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Property Description
Ready for a front porch in downtown Durham to call your own? This four bedroom, two bath home is the one you've been waiting for this fall! Original hardwood floors in the living room and front 3 bedrooms add great character next to the updated kitchen and bathrooms. A large laundry room and fourth bedroom complete a layout perfect to work from home, allow for a roommate, or to set up as a gear room. This property is located in the heart of Durham, just a 10 minute walk to downtown and less than half a mile from Hatch Burritos, Vessel Coffee, and the Durham Beer Garden!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 502 Canal St
General
- Price: $299,000
- Taxes: $5,211 (2026)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10188760
- Updated: 10/1/2026
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - George Watts Elementary
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High School: Durham - Riverside High
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Transitional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1289
- Square Feet: 1,289
- Living Area: 1,289 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,289 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,731
- Frontage: City Street
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
- Zoning: RM-12
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,211.6
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- APN: 110657
- Lot Number: A
Listed by Urban Durham Realty, Ellen P Bell (252) 671-7299
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Schools
Schools serving 502 Canal St
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
George Watts Elementary 700 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Brogden Middle 1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Riverside High School, Durham, NC 3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712 | 9-12 | 5.6 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 502 Canal St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$299,000
106.21%
MLS
10/06/2015
Sold
$145,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 502 Canal St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,212
10%
$525,734
55%
2024
$4,732
6%
$339,236
—
2023
$4,444
2%
$339,236
—
2022
$4,342
—
$339,236
—
2021
$4,322
2%
$339,236
—
2020
$4,220
—
$339,236
—
2019
$4,220
78%
$339,236
94%
2018
$2,371
1%
$174,787
—
2017
$2,354
4%
$174,787
—
2016
$2,274
28%
$174,787
37%
2015
$1,770
—
$127,826
—
2014
$1,770
3%
$127,826
—
2013
$1,715
—
$127,826
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 502 Canal St
502 Canal Street, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10188760) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 502 Canal Street is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 502 Canal Street? 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.

