$250,000
About this home
This is your chance! A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. This roughly quarter-acre lot sits right on Wells Street in the Morehead Hill Historic District, offering the same tree-lined charm and character as its surrounding streets, just moments from Forest Hills Park and downtown Durham. According to the Durham Planning Department, the zoning for 1018 Wells Street is RS-10 Urban Tier, which allows for single-family and duplex configurations. This is an ideal chance for someone looking to design a home that honors the character of Morehead Hill while creating something entirely their own. Bring your vision to one of Durham's most established and beloved addresses. If you've been looking for the right place to build in Durham, you may as well call off the search, because it doesn't get much better than this!
Property details
- MLS #
- 10181100
- Property type
- Unimproved Land
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 39
- On market date
- July 18, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.249 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- 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
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 23, 2026.
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.