IMG_5860 - 1103 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
IMG_5864 - 1103 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
IMG_5862 - 1103 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
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$170,000

1103 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
Durham, NC 27701
Listed by Jade Cornae Rucker · Red Door Company
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1921

About this home

Calling all investors and renovation enthusiasts! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life. In need of extensive repairs and renovations, this property presents an opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to take on their next project. Whether you're considering a full renovation or exploring its potential as an investment property, the possibilities are worth exploring. Bring your contractor, your creativity, and your vision to transform this diamond in the rough. Property is being sold as-is.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10199348
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.27 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.

Elementary
Bethesda Elementary
3.97 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
4.97 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
4.89 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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks7
Schools18
Transit stops20
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 93 fewer days than Durham's current average of 94 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,776 active listings in Durham right now is $375,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$34,000 down
$136,000 loan
Principal & interest$882
Property tax (est.)$142
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.

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.