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3517 Preston Ave, Durham, NC, 27705

$309,900

Home List Price

$3,680*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,074 SqFt
$289/SqFt
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3517 Preston Ave, Durham$309,900

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$3,680*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached Carport, Concrete, Driveway
Year Built1958
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Gas Pack
FireplaceDining Room, Masonry
ViewNeighborhood
MLS #10022972
Lot Size0.52 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)

About 3517 Preston Ave

This cozy two bedroom, one bath brick ranch features hardwood floors throughout main living area, masonry wood burning fireplace, large family room with lots of natural light, built-ins, carport and nice workshop/storage room all on a large over half acre lot with NO HOA! New roof in 2023! Nestled in prime location close to Duke, Downtown Durham, Whippoorwill park and shopping!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Living Area: 1,074 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Seagroves Realty
  • Office Phone: (919) 317-1115
  • Listing Agent: Brittany R Leyburn, Julie Soles

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Ice Maker
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace: Dining Room, Masonry

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Exterior: None, Porch, Private Yard, Gutters, Storage

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Attached Carport, Concrete, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.52 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas Pack

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • City of Medicine Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Riverside High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • J D Clement Early College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • George L Carrington Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Holt Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
  • R N Harris Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From 85: Exit 175 - NC-157 North/Guess Road. Turn right on Kirkwood Rd then turn right on Preston Avenue. Home is on the right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $309,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $289/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,958
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Durham, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$414.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$231

Avg. Days On Market

33

# of Sold Homes

326

3517 Preston Ave vs Durham

18 DAYS ON ROCKET

-15 Days

$309,900

-$105K Less

$289/SqFt

+$58 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $105K less than the Median Sold Price and $58/SqFt more than other homes in Durham, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Triangle MLS
  • MLS Number: #10022972

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Seagroves Realty
  • Office Phone: (919) 317-1115
  • Listing Agent: Brittany R Leyburn, Julie Soles

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 29, 2005Home Sold
$110,000
Feb 14, 2000Home Sold
$76,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,958$153,686
2020$1,911$153,686
2019$1,911$153,686
2018$1,560$115,024
2017$1,549$115,024

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Holt Elementary School

  • 4019 Holt School Rd

  • 1.47 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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7
/10

  • R N Harris Elementary School

  • 1520 Cooper St

  • 5.47 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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5
/10

  • George L Carrington Middle School

  • 227 Milton Rd

  • 3.09 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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8
/10

  • City of Medicine Academy

  • 301 Crutchfield St

  • 1.43 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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3
/10

  • Riverside High School

  • 3218 Rose Of Sharon Rd

  • 1.82 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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10
/10

  • J D Clement Early College High School

  • 1801 Fayetteville St

  • 4.95 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,393. The most common annual income of people living in Durham, NC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3517 Preston Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 3517 Preston Ave property is $309,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 3517 Preston Ave is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27705.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 3517 Preston Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 3517 Preston Ave are:
Holt Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
R N Harris Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
George L Carrington Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
City of Medicine Academy: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Riverside High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
J D Clement Early College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,958 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 29, 2005 for $110,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 3517 Preston Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 3517 Preston Ave is 1,074 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 3517 Preston Ave is 1958.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›Durham County›Durham›27705›3517 Preston Ave

This home is located at 3517 Preston Ave in Durham, NC and zip code 27705 in the Scarsdale Village neighborhood. This 1,074 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.52 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $309,900.

In April 2024 more than 135 listings in Durham, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 113 were sold below. The number of listings in Durham, NC decreased by 0.5% between March 2024 and April 2024. Listings spent 33 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $414,939 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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