LotWithPlans - 1206 Ellis Road, Durham, NC 27703, Durham
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$1,000,000

1206 Ellis Road, Durham, NC 27703
Durham, NC 27703
Listed by Peyton Irby · Irby Stinson Realty
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About this home

City Council just Rezoned!! Incredible Investment Opportunity! Prime location in fast growing area of Durham, perfectly situated between Downtown Durham and RTP. Just minutes in either direction to reach these employment and economic hubs. The property consists of two separate lots at the corner of Ellis and Riddle Roads. Once combined, it will be roughly 1.25 acres and ready to develop. City Council approved plan for 20 residences is in the photo and document section. This sale includes 1202 and 1206 Ellis Rd.

Property details

MLS #
10118257
Property type
Unimproved Land
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
393
On market date
August 27, 2025
Stories
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Total bathrooms
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Lot size
0.35 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Bethesda Elementary
2.33 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
654
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Lowe's Grove Middle
3.76 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
665
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
City of Medicine Academy
6.38 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

35
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
28 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops5
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 393 days -- 297 more days than Durham's current average of 96 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,672 active listings in Durham right now is $375,000.

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$200,000 down
$800,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,189
Property tax (est.)$833
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.