$489,000

205 S Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC 27703

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,308 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
6,534sqft lot
2 car garage
$212/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

Property Description

Fully Renovated 1950 Charmer in East Durham! Welcome to this meticulously transformed 1950 gem at 205 S Briggs Avenue. Completely renovated top-to-bottom for today's lifestyle. Main level features a seamless open-concept layout with flexible living, dining, and family spaces that all connect to a stunning central kitchen, designed as the heart of the home. Main-level convenience includes bedroom and full bath. Upstairs: 3 generous bedrooms, loft, and 2 full bathrooms. Step outside to your private retreat: a detached garage/workshop with additional storage space, a welcoming covered porch, two balconies and a spacious deck perfect for BBQs or relaxing. Fully fenced backyard perfect for pets and play. Peace-of-mind updates abound: updated plumbing, water line, and sewer line; electrical; HVAC system; energy-efficient windows; siding; gorgeous hardwood flooring (no carpet!); and a convenient EV charger ready for modern driving. Nestled in vibrant East Durham, you're just 2 miles from booming downtown Durham--easy access to restaurants, breweries, DPAC, Duke University, and the Research Triangle's best amenities.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 6, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 11, 2026 at 10:08PM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker HPW : 919-401-7600
Listing Agent:: Jaki J Dysart : 919-491-3532
MLS ID:: 10150911

General: Bathtub/Shower CombinationCeiling Fan(s)Kitchen IslandKitchen/Dining Room CombinationLiving/Dining Room CombinationPantryQuartz CountersShower OnlyWalk-In Closet(s)Walk-In Shower
Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterGas RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher
Laundry: Laundry RoomMain Level
Basement: Crawl Space
Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Fireplace(s)Forced AirNatural Gas

General: BalconyFenced YardRain GuttersGarage(s)Shed(s)
Style: ColonialTraditional
Parking: DetachedGarage Faces FrontTandem

Roofing: MembraneMetalShingle
General: Fiber Cement2

Road/Access: City Street
Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
County: Durham

Zoning: 114299
Fencing: Back YardWood

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Triangle MLS

This listing courtesy of Jaki J Dysart , Coldwell Banker HPW

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Location

Schools Nearby

Y.E. Smith Elementary School

2410 E Main St, Durham, NC, 27703

Grades PK-5

0.15 miles away

Shepard Middle School

2401 Dakota St, Durham, NC, 27707

Grades 6-8

1.91 miles away

Durham's Performance Learning Center

401 N Driver St, Durham, NC, 27703

Grades 9-12

0.45 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.