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$175,000

3517 Esther Drive, Durham, NC 27703
Durham, NC 27703
Listed by Liana Saugstad · Flex Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1940

About this home

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY IN DURHAM! Bring your vision to this 1940s home situated on an impressive 1.06-acre lot in a desirable Durham location. This property is ready for its next chapter and offers an exciting opportunity for investors, renovators, builders, or buyers looking for a true value-add project. The existing home is ready for renovation and offers the chance to reimagine, restore, or transform the property to maximize its potential. With over an acre of land, the real standout here is the space—something increasingly hard to find in established Durham areas. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a long-term investment, or a property with potential beyond the existing home, 3517 Esther Drive offers plenty of possibilities. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your contractor, your ideas, and your vision!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10187666
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
To Be Added
Status
Active
Days on market
6
On market date
August 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
5
Lot size
1.06 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Bethesda Elementary
1.67 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
4.04 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
6.64 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

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$35,000 down
$140,000 loan
Principal & interest$908
Property tax (est.)$146
Home insurance (est.)$150

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