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$615,000

1308 Ruffin Street, Durham, NC 27701
Durham, NC 27701
Listed by Zuri Hunter · Urban Durham Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1945

About this home

Built to last, this beautifully maintained 1940s cottage is a timeless gem nestled on a picturesque corner lot in sought-after Trinity Park. Blending classic character with thoughtful updates, this home embodies the charm of Southern living. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors, exposed brick accents, an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances with new dishwasher 2025, quartz countertops, and gorgeous cabinetry. The bathrooms offer modern comfort, while the spacious primary suite includes a private en-suite bath with a walk-in tiled shower, quartz vanity, and stylish fixtures. Enjoy multiple living spaces with both a formal living room and a generous family room, offering flexibility for entertaining or everyday living. Outside, the fully fenced and professionally landscaped backyard is your own private retreat; perfect for gardening, relaxing, or hosting unforgettable dinners under the stars on the expansive patio. A finished workshop adds even more versatility, making an ideal home office, studio, or hobby space. Just a couple of houses down from the Ellerbee Creek entrance and a short walk to all that downtown Durham has to offer this is more than a house- it's a place to call home.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10181610
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
79
On market date
July 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.17 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
E K Powe Elementary
1.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
393
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Brogden Middle
0.9 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
695
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
City of Medicine Academy
2.39 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, 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).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks18
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 79 days -- 31 fewer 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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$123,000 down
$492,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,191
Property tax (est.)$513
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 days ago.

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