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Front - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Front - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Front - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Kitchen - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Kitchen - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Den - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Den - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Den - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 1 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 1 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 2 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 2 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Full Bath - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Full Bath - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 3 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Bedroom 3 - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Backyard - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Fenced Backyard - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Aerial - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
Aerial - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
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Floorplan - 2121 Ruffin Street, Durham
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$349,999

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1951
2121 Ruffin Street
Durham, NC 27704
Listed by Taylor Realty & Investment Grp

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
0.14 acres
On market
2 days

About this home

Where classic brick bungalow charm meets modern living! This beautifully updated home offers a thoughtfully designed layout that maximizes every square foot. Enjoy stylish updates throughout, including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tile shower, fenced backyard, REAL hardwood floors, and a washer/dryer that conveys. Situated on a convenient corner lot, the property features a paved driveway in addition to on-street parking, a rare find in the area! Ideally located near the I-85 exchange in Northgate Park, the Museum of Life and Science, and nearby healthcare facilities (Duke Regional), this move-in-ready home combines charm, functionality, and everyday convenience in the heart of Durham!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10202799
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
November 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.14 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Glenn Elementary
3.62 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
562
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Brogden Middle
0.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
695
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
City of Medicine Academy
1.59 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Durham Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Durham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

74
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores12
Parks11
Schools15
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Durham, from live MLS data.

On the market 2 days -- 81 fewer days than Durham's current average of 83 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,757 active listings in Durham right now is $399,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,258/mo
$70,000 down
$279,999 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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