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$489,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,308 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.15 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Fully Renovated 1950 Charmer in East Durham! Welcome to this meticulously transformed 1950 gem at 205 S Briggs Avenue. Completely renovated top-to-bottom for today's lifestyle. Main level features a seamless open-concept layout with flexible living, dining, and family spaces that all connect to a stunning central kitchen, designed as the heart of the home. Main-level convenience includes bedroom and full bath. Upstairs: 3 generous bedrooms, loft, and 2 full bathrooms. Step outside to your private retreat: a detached garage/workshop with additional storage space, a welcoming covered porch, two balconies and a spacious deck perfect for BBQs or relaxing. Fully fenced backyard perfect for pets and play. Peace-of-mind updates abound: updated plumbing, water line, and sewer line; electrical; HVAC system; energy-efficient windows; siding; gorgeous hardwood flooring (no carpet!); and a convenient EV charger ready for modern driving. Nestled in vibrant East Durham, you're just 2 miles from booming downtown Durham--easy access to restaurants, breweries, DPAC, Duke University, and the Research Triangle's best amenities.

Full Property Details for 205 S Briggs Ave

General

  • Sold For: $489,000
  • Taxes: $4,594
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10150911
  • Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Tandem

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: From Durham take NC-147 S. Take exit 2 for NC-55 W. Turn left onto NC-55 W/S Alston Ave. Continue straight onto S Alston Ave. Turn right onto Angier Ave. Turn left onto Clay St. Turn right onto Ashe St. Slight left onto Harvard Ave. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Briggs Ave. Home on the Right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Y E Smith
  • Middle School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Membrane, Metal, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Building Size: 2308
  • Square Feet: 2,308
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,308 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1950

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,594.68

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Seller Not Owner of Record, Third Party Approval
  • Property ID: 114299
  • Lot Number: 1

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW, Jaki J Dysart (919) 491-3532
Sold by Robbins and Associates Realty, Melina Olivares

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Schools serving 205 S Briggs Ave

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Y E Smith Elementary
2410 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27703
PK-50.2 mi
Brogden Middle
1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704
6-83.4 mi
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712
9-126.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 205 S Briggs Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Sold
$489,000
—
MLS
3/06/2026
Listed
$489,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW, Jaki J Dysart (919) 491-3532
Sold by Robbins and Associates Realty, Melina Olivares

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205 S Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703 (MLS# 10150911) is a Single Family property that was sold at $489,000 on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 S Briggs Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Durham? You can browse all Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.