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$175,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,147 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.06 Acres
  • 5 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago
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INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY IN DURHAM! Bring your vision to this 1940s home situated on an impressive 1.06-acre lot in a desirable Durham location. This property is ready for its next chapter and offers an exciting opportunity for investors, renovators, builders, or buyers looking for a true value-add project. The existing home is ready for renovation and offers the chance to reimagine, restore, or transform the property to maximize its potential. With over an acre of land, the real standout here is the space-something increasingly hard to find in established Durham areas. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a long-term investment, or a property with potential beyond the existing home, 3517 Esther Drive offers plenty of possibilities. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your contractor, your ideas, and your vision!

Full Property Details for 3517 Esther Dr

General

  • Price: $175,000
  • Taxes: $1,699
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10187666
  • Updated: Today (8/20/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: To Be Added
  • Driving Directions: From I-40, take Exit 279B toward NC-147/Durham Freeway. Continue toward Durham and take the appropriate exit toward NC-98/Holloway Street. Follow NC-98/Holloway Street, turn onto Glover Road, then turn onto Esther Drive. Home will be located at 3517 Esther Drive.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Bethesda Elementary
  • Middle School: Durham - Neal Middle
  • High School: Durham - Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Other
  • Heating Type: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Building Size: 1147
  • Square Feet: 1,147
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,147 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1940

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.06
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 46,173.6
  • Zoning: RD

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,699.83

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 158146
  • Lot Number: 2

Listed by Flex Realty, Liana Saugstad (714) 315-2794 and Flex Realty, Laura Gamble (443) 306-0510

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— 3517 Esther Dr —

  • Liana Saugstad

    Flex Realty

  • Laura Gamble

    Flex Realty

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Schools serving 3517 Esther Dr

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Bethesda Elementary
2009 South Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703
K-51.6 mi
Neal Middle
201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27704
6-84.5 mi
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
800 Clayton Road, Durham, NC 27703
9-123.4 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 3517 Esther Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2026
Listed
$175,000
354.55%
MLS
9/23/2022
Sold
$38,500
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Tax History for 3517 Esther Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,789
33%
$237,389
100%
2024
$1,349
4%
$118,425
—
2023
$1,296
4%
$118,425
—
2022
$1,252
2%
$118,425
—
2021
$1,227
1%
$118,425
—
2020
$1,211
21%
$118,425
—
2019
$1,003
26%
$118,425
37%
2018
$799
3%
$86,594
—
2017
$773
3%
$86,594
—
2016
$749
-19%
$86,594
-13%
2015
$920
-1%
$99,641
—
2014
$925
3%
$99,641
—
2013
$901
—
$99,641
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Listed by Flex Realty, Liana Saugstad (714) 315-2794 and Flex Realty, Laura Gamble (443) 306-0510

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3517 Esther Drive, Durham, NC 27703 (MLS# 10187666) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 3517 Esther Drive is currently listed for $175,000 and was received on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 3517 Esther Drive? 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.

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