$185,000
About this home
BACK ON MARKET through no fault of the seller! The bank appraisal came in at $180K and the previous buyer chose not to move forward. Now's your chance to grab this great investment opportunity just minutes from downtown Durham! This duplex offers strong value-add potential with both units vacant and ready for improvements--ideal for investors or renovators. Unit A (1BR/1BA | 598 sq ft above-grade finished area) was updated in 2019-2020 and features newer flooring, an updated kitchen, and a refreshed bathroom. The unit may benefit from minor cosmetic updates to maximize rental potential. Unit B (1BR/1BA | 922 sq ft above-grade finished area) requires a full renovation and is currently not livable. With the right vision, this unit offers excellent upside and could potentially be reconfigured into a 2-bedroom, 1-bath to increase income. Major system updates include: Roof replaced in 2020 HVAC system replaced in 2019 (central air) Water heater replaced in 2019 Property includes separate entrances and separate meters for each unit, making it well-suited for multi-unit rental income. Property is being sold AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs. Sale is subject to short sale approval. Prime location near downtown Durham, restaurants, and major roadways. Investor special with significant upside--don't miss this opportunity!
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10157576
- Property type
- Duplex
- Subdivision
- Hillcrest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 157
- On market date
- October 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.14 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.
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 820
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- 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).
Market position
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