300 Monticello Avenue, Durham, NC 27707

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,441 sqft

Property Description

Ineffably cool, true Mid-Century Modern home designed by Architect John Latimer. Built in 1954/55, it has the Modernist features/buzz words like butterfly roof, open floor plan, oversize windows--even some of the original Jalousie windows! Latimer also designed the remodel in '68, turning the original carport into an ensuite bedroom, bringing a new, three car carport forward, and turning what was the sunroom into the paneled, windowed loveliness it is today. The second bedroom can either function as an office, as it is currently used, or by bringing the roman shade down, can be used as a bedroom. Where you might see knotty pine paneling in most 50's houses, the paneling in this home is luscious cherry paneling--in the entry, kitchen, dining room, comfy sitting room, and sunroom. The sunroom also has a cherry paneled ceiling with a skylight. Nicely sized kitchen has original cherry cabinetry and the original stand-alone copper vent hood. The range, oven and refrigerator were replaced in 2023, along with new tile floor and quartz countertops. The dishwasher is older but ''works better than any DW I've ever had,'' say the home owners! Two of the three bedrooms are ensuite and either could function as primary bedrooms. The hall guest bath and back bedroom bath were beautifully remodeled in 2024--note the extra large showers in the back and front bathrooms! The front BR opens onto a private lanai and the bath was renovated/remodeled in 1995/96. Back BR features pearwood ceiling panels, pearwood bookshelves, split system heating/cooling, desk/writing/study nook and organized walk-in closet, and entrance to back patio. Very private, fenced back and side yards. The beautiful open shed was built in 2023 and has power to it. The laundry room is accessed outside off back patio. Private raised patio off the sunroom great for morning coffee, dining, protected from the sun and rain. This really is a must-see home in a fabulous neighborhood. You can't beat the location, being convenient to Guglhupf, Fosters, Nanas, Nuvo Taco, Q Shack, Thai Cafe, Wine Authority, Boot Room and Beer Study--all within walking distance. Exercise off all that food by walking to the nearby, recently renovated Rockwood Park.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 17, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 24, 2026 at 7:06PM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService : 919-383-4663

Listing Agent:

Sally Clark : 919-270-7558

MLS ID:

10161087

Interior

• General: Bathtub/Shower CombinationBookcasesCeiling Fan(s)Double VanityEntrance FoyerHigh CeilingsKitchen/Dining Room CombinationMaster DownstairsQuartz CountersSecond Primary BedroomShower OnlySmooth CeilingsStorageVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Walk-In ShowerOther
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanFree-Standing Gas RangeIce MakerMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Laundry RoomMain LevelSee Remarks
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileHardwoodTile
• A/C: ElectricMulti Units
• Heating: ElectricForced AirHeat PumpNatural GasZonedSee Remarks
• Fireplace: BedroomFireplace ScreenFree StandingLiving RoomMasonryRaised HearthWood BurningWood Burning StoveFireplaceFireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: Level Flooring

Exterior

• General: Fenced YardRain GuttersShed(s)
• Style: ContemporaryModern
• Other Structures: PorchPatioCovered
• Parking: CarportConcrete

Construction

• Roofing: Membrane
• Windows: BlindsSkylight(s)Window Treatments
• General: BrickCedar1Brick/MortarSlab

Location

• Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
• County: Durham

Lot

• Zoning: R-10122063
• View: View
• Fencing: Back YardFencedPrivacyWood

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS