825 Onslow Street, Durham, NC 27705

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,518 sqft

Property Description

Attention Full Time Duke Employees - You don't want to miss this wonderful, historically significant 2 story, 1925 bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom on 1st floor. Full bath on the 1st floor. Original; most doorknobs, doors, rope & weight windows, moulding & floors. This is a ''Museum Piece'' home and a great find that has retained its historic charm over decades. Less than one block from Duke's East Campus Wall. The large wraparound front porch is a great place to enjoy the lovely front yard garden and pathway. Large backyard with gate to back alley. There is ample room for 4-5 parking spaces out back without taking much of the yard space. In the George Watts Montessori walk zone with an automatic spot and get to go to Lakewood Montessori (confirm with school for availability). Two large rooms on the front and a large formal dining room greet you when you enter. There is a 2nd front door off the dining room & a built-in china cabinet. Just imagine the gatherings you can have with this awesome floor plan. The large kitchen has a big walk-in pantry, butcher block countertops, Bosch dishwasher & gas range, built-in wine rack, open shelving, solid wood cabinetry, tin ceiling and lots of windows flooding the space with light. Between the kitchen and dining room, don't miss the breakfast nook complete with benches and table. A large laundry/mudroom is just inside the back door. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a full bath with a ball and claw tub and a spacious main hall. There is so much under eave storage on the 2nd floor. Go on a scavenger hunt during your showing and see how many you can find. The back deck with a door to the laundry/mudroom allows you to enter the home to the drop zone, when parking in the back. Or you can park on the street out front. Fenced back yard. Heat/air 6 years, Roof 8 yrs, Water heater 5 yrs, Sump pump 5 yrs Personal property that is included; Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator. Breakfast Nook; 2 benches & table. Kitchen island. Basement; dehumidifier and some cabinets. This central location puts you in the middle of all the fun stuff Durham has to offer. 9th St. and Main St. shops are just steps away, while Duke University is only ½ block away.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 26, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 28, 2026 at 3:09PM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker - HPW : 919-960-6300

Listing Agent:

Carl Johnson : 919-880-0904

MLS ID:

10155307

Interior

• General: Bathtub/Shower CombinationCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingMaster Downstairs
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerFree-Standing Gas RangeIce MakerRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater
• Laundry: Laundry RoomMain Level
• Basement: Sump Pump
• Flooring: Ceramic TileLaminateWood
• A/C: Heat Pump
• Heating: Heat Pump

Exterior

• General: Fenced Yard
• Style: Bungalow
• Other Structures: PorchWrap AroundDeckCovered

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Storm Window(s)Wood Frames
• General: Aluminum Siding2BlockBrick/MortarCombinationPillar/Post/Pier

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: RM-8100211
• View: View
• Fencing: Back YardChain LinkWoodOther

Utilities

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

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS