$325,000
About this home
Old West Durham duplex at 1008 Alabama Avenue in Durham, N.C. The property features one-bedroom units and offers an attractive opportunity for investors seeking both in-place income and value-add potential. One unit has been recently updated and is leased for $1,000 per month (lease expiration Aug-26). The second unit is vacant, providing an opportunity for immediate upside through lease-up to market rents and value-add renovations. The vacancy also presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant seeking to live in one unit while generating income from the other. Located in Durham's desirable Old West Durham neighborhood, the property is positioned within an area that has experienced significant revitalization through new infill development and high-end residential renovations. The neighborhood's proximity to Downtown Durham, Duke University, and major employment centers continues to drive strong rental demand and long-term investment growth, making 1008 Alabama Avenue a compelling opportunity in one of the Triangle's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS #
- 10166156
- Property type
- Duplex
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 153
- On market date
- May 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.12 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 695
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Durham, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 1, 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.