111 Murray Avenue
Durham, NC 27704This charming Northgate Park brick gem offers a timeless aesthetic and a solid foundation for your cosmetic renovation vision, just three blocks from The Museum of Life and Science, Ellerbee Creek Trail, and the neighborhood's beloved namesake park. Inside, you are greeted by the warmth of original hardwood floors that flow through sun-drenched living spaces. The oversized kitchen with island is a rarity for the neighborhood, as is the 230sqft unfinished basement offers incredible potential for a workshop, home gym, or additional storage. Situated on a generous .31-acre lot, the property features a sprawling backyard rarely found at this price point--perfect for gardening, entertaining, or outdoor play. A standout feature of this property is its flexible RU-5 zoning, which opens a variety of possibilities for expansion, ADU, or subdivision/re-development. Best of all, this home is priced $30,000 below its recent appraised value to ensure a quick as-is sale, offering an exceptional opportunity for savvy buyers to walk into instant equity.
$399,900
2 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.31 acres
1,432 square feet
$279 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer
- Lot Size Acres 0.31
- Parking Features Driveway
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,432
- Appliances Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Basement Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate
- Heating Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Laundry Features In Basement
- Rooms Total 5
- Lot Features Back Yard, Garden
- Tax Annual Amount 3554.48
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1960
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1960
- NeighborhoodNorthgate Park
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Club Blvd
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
Listing courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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