$450,000
About this home
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to secure two highly desirable parcels in one of Durham's most popular and fastgrowing pockets. This offering includes the charming 1.5story cottage at 2014 Wa Wa Avenue along with the vacant adjoining lot at 107 Hiawatha Avenue, providing exceptional flexibility for homeowners, builders, and investors. The existing 2BR/1BA cottage features classic hardwood floors, a welcoming screened porch, a detached garage with workshop space, and a basement storage/laundry area—ideal for buyers seeking character, functionality, and room to personalize. For builders and developers, the combined parcels create a compelling infill redevelopment opportunity. With strong demand for new construction and convenient access to Duke University, Downtown Durham, RTP, and major highways, this location supports a range of strategies—from renovation and expansion to full redevelopment or the creation of a small subdivision (buyer to verify zoning and density options). Whether you're looking for a timeless cottage with extra land or a strategic investment with longterm upside, this property delivers location, versatility, and future potential in one of Durham's most soughtafter neighborhoods.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10169775
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Wa Wa Yanda
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 135
- On market date
- May 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.16 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
- 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
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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.