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Donna Matessa

matessa.ncrealtor@gmail.com +1(724) 312-5569

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$ 495,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,406 SqFt

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$ 495,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,406 SqFt

Open House

Sun Oct 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,406 sqft

Price per Sqft $352

Subdivision Northgate Park

MLS Listing ID 10199861

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1940

Annual Tax Amount $3,150

Lot Size 10,019 Sqft

Acres 0.23

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Doorify MLS

Land Area 1406

Property Description

Notable on Northgate! In a world full of bland new construction, this 1940 bungalow is a charmer. Centered around a beautiful park and Ellerbe Creek, alongside its adjacent trail bearing the same name, the area of Durham that is now Northgate Park was once known as Durham's bird sanctuary for good reason. A block away, you can follow a short, paved walking trail past the hidden legendary Northgate Park "bronto" - a famed remnant of the Museum of Life and Science dating back to the 60's. Beyond the museum - named a runner-up for USA TODAY's Best Science Museum award in 2026 - lies Rock Quarry Park, in case you are in need of a SECOND beautiful, walkable park. The Ellerbe Creek Trail runs in the other direction through a wooded trail with easy walking/biking access to downtown Durham. Neighbors love to travel down the trail to walk to the Durham Farmer's Market and vibrant downtown Durham. This home is perched on Northgate Street, a single block away from the aforementioned park, trail, and creek. The original 1940 charm radiates through, while a tasteful addition enhances the space and introduces modern amenities to this classic bungalow. A generous dining room with a built-in bench complete with storage and a custom-built wooden dining table seats ten! The kitchen is open concept and updated with a large kitchen island - without abandoning designated spaces, thoughtful design, and timeless character. The highlight of the home is the oversized primary suite, which offers an ensuite bathroom and - my personal favorite - a walk-in closet with all of the bells and whistles, equipped to be a dressing room. Two more charming bedrooms with a full bathroom complete the home, and a red barn-inspired shed adds unbeatable outdoor storage to the fenced-in yard. 1814 Northgate's next owner(s) will be the luckiest in the neighborhood.

Location

State NC

County Durham

Community Northgate Park

Area 0.23

Zoning R-5

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplace No

Appliance Oven, Dishwasher

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Storage

Parking Features Driveway

Fence Fenced Yard

Community Features Park, Tennis Court(s)

Roof Type Shingle

Garage No

Building

Story One

Water Public

Architectural Style Bungalow

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Durham - Club Boulevard Elementary

Middle Schools Durham - Brogden Middle

High Schools Durham - Riverside High

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 106636

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Raleigh, NC 27616, United States

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1814 Northgate ST Durham, NC 27704