1208 Taylor Street
Durham, NC 27701Super cute one-level bungalow in Downtown Durham convenient to Durham Freeway, H-70, RTP, and I-85. Built in 1918 and renovated in 2017, this 1092 sq ft 2 bed/2 full bath charmer offers timeless character with smart modern updates. Original hardwood floors, all new interior paint, light filled family room, open to spacious kitchen and dining with quartz countertops, stainless steel basin sink, stainless steel appliances, and updated cabinets & hardware. Built in pantry/laundry combo leads to a cozy flex space perfect for yoga or a quiet nook. Master bedroom features renovated bathroom with amazing tile walk-in shower with bench and frameless glass enclosure, dual marble top vanity sink, built in linen closet, and tile flooring. 2nd full bath also updated with tile surround shower/tub, vanity, and toilet. All original hardwood doors with new classic bronze door knobs. Walk out back through the mud room onto the covered back patio and into your private fully fenced yard with storage shed. 2024 installation of roof-mounted 5.67 KW solar PV system consisting of 14 modules, 1 inverter, 1 powerwall battery, 1 EV car charger, and 1 gateway (all permitted). Huge money savings and all fully paid off! 2017 HVAC & 2018 roof. *Some photos are virtually staged*
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.13
- Other Parking Driveway
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,092
- Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating Central, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 7
- Lot Features Back Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private
- Tax Annual Amount 3378.2
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1918
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1918
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Eastway Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside High
Listing courtesy of Mallard Realty Group. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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