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Property Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS - Attention Full Time Duke Employees - You don't want to miss this wonderful, historically significant 2 story, 1925 bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom on 1st floor. Full bath on the 1st floor. Original; most doorknobs, doors, rope & weight windows, moulding & floors. This is a ''Museum Piece'' home and a great find that has retained its historic charm over decades. Less than one block from Duke's East Campus Wall. The large wraparound front porch is a great place to enjoy the lovely front yard garden and pathway. Large backyard with gate to back alley. There is ample room for 4-5 parking spaces out back without taking much of the yard space. In the George Watts Montessori walk zone with an automatic spot and get to go to Lakewood Montessori (confirm with school for availability). Two large rooms on the front and a large formal dining room greet you when you enter. There is a 2nd front door off the dining room & a built-in china cabinet. Just imagine the gatherings you can have with this awesome floor plan. The large kitchen has a big walk-in pantry, butcher block countertops, Bosch dishwasher & gas range, built-in wine rack, open shelving, solid wood cabinetry, tin ceiling and lots of windows flooding the space with light. Between the kitchen and dining room, don't miss the breakfast nook complete with benches and table. A large laundry/mudroom is just inside the back door. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a full bath with a ball and claw tub and a spacious main hall. There is so much under eave storage on the 2nd floor. Go on a scavenger hunt during your showing and see how many you can find. The back deck with a door to the laundry/mudroom allows you to enter the home to the drop zone, when parking in the back. Or you can park on the street out front. Fenced back yard. Heat/air 6 years, Roof 8 yrs, Water heater 5 yrs, Sump pump 5 yrs Personal property that is included; Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator. Breakfast Nook; 2 benches & table. Kitchen island. Basement; dehumidifier and some cabinets. This central location puts you in the middle of all the fun stuff Durham has to offer. 9th St. and Main St. shops are just steps away, while Duke University is only ½ block away.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 825 Onslow St
General
- Sold For: $865,000
- Taxes: $7,902
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10155307
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 17
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Master Downstairs
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Trinity Heights
- Driving Directions: Take Buchanan Blvd to Markham Ave. Right on Marham Ave, Right on Onslow. 825 is on left.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden
- High School: Durham - Riverside
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 2518
- Square Feet: 2,518
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,293 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 225 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Hardwood Trees
- Zoning: RM-8
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood, Other
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,902.94
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 100211
- Lot Number: 12A
Listed by Coldwell Banker - HPW, Carl Johnson (919) 880-0904
Sold by Peak, Swirles & Cavallito, Jarin Frederick
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Schools
Schools serving 825 Onslow St
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
E K Powe Elementary 913 9th Street, Durham, NC 27705 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Brogden Middle 1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Riverside High School, Durham, NC 3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712 | 9-12 | 4.2 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 825 Onslow St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/04/2026
Sold
$865,000
0.71%
MLS
3/26/2026
Listed
$858,878
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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.
825 Onslow Street, Durham, NC 27705 (MLS# 10155307) is a Single Family property that was sold at $865,000 on May 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 825 Onslow 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.

