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$70,000

1203 Avery Street, Durham, NC 27707
Durham, NC 27707
Listed by Karl Stromberg · DASH Carolina
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About this home

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a prime piece of land in the heart of downtown Durham! This .27-acre lot is located in a charming, tree-lined residential neighborhood, offering a peaceful and private setting while being just minutes from all the best Durham has to offer. You're a short walk from Hillside Park, Forest Hills Park, and the American Tobacco Trailhead, providing abundant recreational opportunities right at your doorstep. Additionally, with easy access to Highway 147, you're only 5 minutes from the vibrant downtown Durham area, with its shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Surrounded by mature trees, this heavily wooded lot offers both privacy and a beautiful, natural backdrop for your future home or investment project. Whether you're planning a private retreat, modern residence, or creative development, this centrally located property offers endless potential. Seize the chance to own a rare and coveted piece of land in one of the Triangle's most desirable neighborhoods!

Property details

MLS #
10067060
Property type
Unimproved Land
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
666
On market date
December 12, 2024
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Lot size
0.27 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
C C Spaulding Elementary
0.41 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
240
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Rogers-Herr Middle
2.05 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
642
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
C E Jordan High
5.36 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
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).

81
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks12
Schools16
Transit stops20
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 666 days -- 556 more days than Durham's current average of 110 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,678 active listings in Durham right now is $375,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$14,000 down
$56,000 loan
Principal & interest$363
Property tax (est.)$58
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 18, 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.