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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,289 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.43 Acres
  • Updated 1 day ago

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502 Canal Street,Durham, NC 27701

502 Canal StreetDurhamNC27701

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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 for 502 Canal St

General

  • Price: $299,000
  • Taxes: $5,211
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10188760
  • Updated: 8/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, 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
  • Driving Directions: Traveling north on N Roxboro St, turn right onto Canal St. The home will be on your right on the corner of Canal St and Gurley St.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - George Watts 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: Transitional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1289
  • Square Feet: 1,289
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,289 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1939

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,730.8
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
  • Zoning: RM-12

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $5,211.6

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 110657
  • Lot Number: A

Listed by Urban Durham Realty, Ellen P Bell (252) 671-7299

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    Urban Durham Realty

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Schools serving 502 Canal St

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
George Watts Elementary
700 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701
K-51.3 mi
Brogden Middle
1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704
6-82.1 mi
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712
9-125.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 502 Canal St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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8/26/2026
Listed
$299,000
106.21%
MLS
10/06/2015
Sold
$145,000
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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
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Listed by Urban Durham Realty, Ellen P Bell (252) 671-7299

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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 Dunbarton? You can browse all Dunbarton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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