$329,000
About this home
Welcome to this delightful cottage on a corner lot in Durham's popular Lakewood neighborhood! Featuring a terrific floor plan, gorgeous hardwood floors, and charming moldings, this home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Enjoy morning coffee or evening relaxation on the spacious front porch, surrounded by a landscaped front yard. The large, fenced-in back yard offers plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The back yard includes a storage building/workshop, equipped with electricity and offering ample room for tools, equipment, hobbies and projects, and additional storage needs. Recent updates include a brand-new roof and exterior paint, plus a new hot water heater and washer/dryer in 2024. The location is unbeatable-enjoy easy access to Duke University, approximately one mile away, and Downtown Durham, about two miles away, with its vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment. Just a block from Lakewood Elementary and also close to Lakewood's neighborhood restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences.
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10199458
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.17 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Durham, from live MLS data.
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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.