$1,950,000

About this home

Amazing opportunity to own the rare and beautifully preserved Markham Apartments, an 8-unit historic apartment building in downtown Durham. Showcasing distinctive Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, this remarkable property features eight spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows, heavy cornice and dentil moldings, and striking arches separating the living and dining areas. Many of the building's original architectural features have been carefully preserved, earning the property the 2002 George & Mary Pyne Preservation Award for historic preservation. The exterior combines classic brick and stucco with a metal roof, while charming front and rear porches serve the lower units and upper units feature balconies with decorative spindles. Each unit offers a spacious, updated kitchen with granite countertops. Residents also enjoy a welcoming front courtyard, a common laundry room, and off-street rear parking with 10 spaces. There is also potential to add in-unit washers and dryers, providing an opportunity for further modernization and value enhancement. A rare combination of historic character, architectural distinction, and downtown location, the Markham Apartments presents a unique investment opportunity in one of Durham's most desirable urban settings.

Property details

MLS

Doorify MLS

MLS #

10195417

Property type

Apartment

Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

Status

Active

Days on market

19

On market date

September 29, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

8

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

0.36 acres

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.