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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful Colonial-style home, nestled in the heart of Durham's popular Duke Park neighborhood. This carefully maintained home offers comfortable living spaces with lots of natural light and gorgeous hardwood floors. The welcoming living room features a fireplace flanked by custom built-in shelving and access to the screened-in, side porch. The dining area provides the ideal setting for entertaining, while the kitchen offers both style and functionality for everyday living. Just off the kitchen, is a well-situated main-floor suite, outfitted with its own full, private bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms include the spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, as well as 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The unfinished walk-out basement is ideal for extra storage or a home gym. Outside, enjoy relaxing evenings or mornings with coffee on the back deck, overlooking the expansive fenced-in yard, a true nod to Southern living. Located just minutes from downtown Durham, this home offers convenient access to Duke hospitals and some of the city's best attractions including, DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and the Museum of Life and Science. With nearby parks, cafes, local restaurants and breweries, and wide variety of schools, Duke Park living delivers both convenience and community in one of Durham's most beloved neighborhoods! 1.5 miles to DPAC. 2 miles to the American Tobacco Trail. 3 miles to Duke University. 4.5 Miles to Duke Hospital.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 500 E Markham Ave
General
- Sold For: $550,000
- Taxes: $5,858
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10150309
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Driving Directions: From Downtown Durham, head North on Hwy 15/ N. Roxboro St. Turn Right onto E. Markham Avenue. Continue to the right to stay on E. Markham Avenue and home will be on the right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Club Boulevard Elementary
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High School: Durham - Riverside High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Unknown
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 1820
- Square Feet: 1,820
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,820 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1946
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,681.6
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,858
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 109487
- Lot Number: NA
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Wake Forest, Kelly Cox (919) 818-1549
Sold by Costello Real Estate & Investm, Galbert ONeil
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Schools
Schools serving 500 E Markham Ave
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Club Boulevard Elementary 400 West Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Brogden Middle 1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Riverside High School, Durham, NC 3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712 | 9-12 | 5 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 500 E Markham Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Sold
$550,000
-8.18%
MLS
4/28/2026
Price Reduced
$599,000
-2.6%
MLS
4/21/2026
Price Reduced
$615,000
-1.6%
MLS
4/04/2026
Price Reduced
$625,000
-3.85%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$650,000
-2.84%
MLS
3/05/2026
Listed
$669,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
500 E Markham Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10150309) is a Single Family property that was sold at $550,000 on June 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 500 E Markham 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.

