821 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705
$1,250,000
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Home Description
Rare Opportunity Just Steps from Duke University - 6-Bedroom Home with Income Potential!
Situated just a few doors down from Duke University, this classic and spacious 6-bedroom home is a rare find—offering incredible versatility, income potential, and a walkable location in one of Durham's most sought-after neighborhoods.
The main level features a comfortable guest bedroom and a full bathroom, ideal for visitors, multigenerational living, or added convenience. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom with multiple closets, along with two additional bedrooms and a full hall bathroom—perfect for family living or home office setups.
Downstairs, a fully finished basement apartment with a separate entrance includes its own full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a private bath—making it a perfect income-producing rental, in-law suite, or guest quarters.
Outdoor living is a highlight, with a fenced-in backyard, a large deck featuring an enclosed slide for added fun, and a patio with basketball goals that convey—a true entertainer's dream.
Additional features include:
Recently updated kitchen with modern finishes
Roof currently being replaced via insurance claim—to be completed before closing
Ample storage and layout flexibility throughout
Whether you're an investor, a growing household, or simply looking for a unique property in a prime location, this home offers the space, charm, and opportunity to make it your own. Schedule your private showing today!
- Interior: Apartment/Suite,Bathtub/Shower Combination,Dual Closets,Granite Counters
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Laundry Room,Main Level
- Flooring: Concrete,Hardwood,Tile
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 0
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Parking: On Street
- Pool: None
- Exterior: Fenced Yard,Private Yard
- Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
- Accessibility: Central Living Area
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Combination
- Patio/Porch: Deck,Front Porch,Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Available now at $1,250,000
Approximate Room Sizes/Locations
| Bathroom 2 | | 8.00 x 7.00 | Second |
| Bathroom 3 | | 8.00 x 7.00 | First |
| Dining Room | | 12.00 x 13.00 | First |
| Dining Room | | 12.00 x 13.00 | Second |
| Family Room | | 22.00 x 13.00 | Second |
| Kitchen | | 10.00 x 16.00 | First |
| Kitchen | | 7.00 x 16.00 | Second |
| Laundry | | 6.00 x 6.00 | Second |
| Living Room | | 13.00 x 16.00 | Second |
| Other | | 17.00 x 13.00 | Third |
| Other | | 13.00 x 16.00 | First |
| Other | | 22.00 x 7.00 | First |
| Primary Bathroom | | 11.00 x 6.00 | Third |
| Utility Room | | 22.00 x 13.00 | First |
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Style: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Traditional
- Levels: Three Or More
- New Construction: No
- Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Senior Community: No
- Total HOA Dues: $0.00
- Annual Taxes: $7,580.24
- Listing Office: Mark Spain Real Estate
- List Status: Active
Neighborhood
The average asking price of a 6 bedroom Durham home in this zip code is
$1,393,107 (11.4% more than this home).
This home is priced at $352/sqft,
which is 12.7% less than similar homes
in the 27705 zip code.
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School Information
- Elementary:Durham - George Watts
- Middle School:Durham - Durham School of the Arts
- High School:Durham - Durham School of the Arts
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Listing Courtesy of Mark Spain Real Estate.
For information or to schedule a viewing of this property (MLS# 10098682), call: 984-777-0543
821 Onslow St, Durham NC is a single family home of 3556 sqft and
is currently priced at $1,250,000
.
This single family home has 6 bedrooms.
A comparable home for sale at 205 Old Mill Place in Durham is listed at $1,529,321.
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