119 W Lynch Street, Durham, NC 27701

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,961 sqft

Property Description

Located on a wonderful, quiet Old North Durham block, the Mabel & G. Frank Warner House is a stunning local landmark! Historically described as ''a 1.5 story clapboarded Bungalow with steeply pitched side facing gable roof which runs over front porch. Porch roof supported by four wood on brick pier columns. Large, shed roof dormer in front. Brackets on eaves on huge side gables.'' Its landmark status gives the home a 50% property tax reduction & also protects the home's exterior. The house has Large & Tall rooms with incredible light. 1,961 square feet. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms. On the first floor: Living Room, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Side-Porch with Laundry PLUS wonderful covered, gabled front porch & back screened-in porch. The second floor has 2 bedrooms & the sunny front window area sitting room with built-in open storage. The home has its original clapboard siding, decorative windows, pine doors & floors, 4 unique chimney hearths with coal boxes & many other wonderful original details. Besides being ''old'' & drippingly lovely, the house has musical history, having been built for and resided in by Mabel & G. Frank Warner, folklorists & folk song musicians. They were involved in bringing into the public realm the songs ''He's Got the Whole World in His Hands'' and ''Tom Dooley''. The Den was the music room. Outside: The porch-swing front porch- set up on a hill- is classic. The left exterior of the home has been fenced-in & hardscaped with an enclosed hot tub area & ''fire pit'' seating area. The entire leafy backyard is wood-fence enclosed. It has wending paths. The rear screened-in porch- added in 2013- is a highlight. The home has a driveway & private off-street parking. Backyard storage shed. Districted for George Watts Elementary School. Bike or walk to Geer Street-area offerings & Downtown Durham. If you like History, Music or just Durham- this is a special house.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 5, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 14, 2026 at 2:06AM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService : 919-383-4663

Listing Agent:

Ian Kipp : 919-229-3533

MLS ID:

10150759

Interior

• General: Bathtub/Shower CombinationBookcasesCeiling Fan(s)Dual ClosetsGranite CountersHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetPantrySmart ThermostatSmooth Ceilings
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric RangeGas Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Laundry RoomLower Level
• Flooring: Ceramic TileWood
• A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirElectricENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentGas
• Heating: CentralENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentForced AirGas PackNatural Gas
• Fireplace: BedroomDecorativeDenDining RoomLiving RoomMasonryFireplaceFireplaces: 4

Exterior

• General: Fenced YardGardenLightingPrivate YardRain GuttersStorageShed(s)Workshop
• Style: BungalowCraftsman
• Pool: None
• Parking: ConcreteDrivewayOff StreetOn StreetPrivate

Construction

• Roofing: ShingleAsphalt
• Windows: DrapesStorm Window(s)Window CoveringsWood Frames
• General: ClapboardLap SidingPlasterWood Siding2Brick/Mortar

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• HOA Amenities: None
• Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
• County: Durham

Lot

• Zoning: 109979
• View: GardenNeighborhood
• Fencing: Back YardGateWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone ConnectedSewer Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS