1518 Southwood Drive
Durham, NC 27707Coming soon! Showings begin September 24. Completely remodeled home with a finished basement and thoughtful updates inside and out. The original hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished, with new LVT flooring in the kitchen, tile in the bathrooms and LVP in the basement. The entire interior has been repainted, including the walls, trim, doors and ceilings, and the home features new lighting, a Nest thermostat, new interior and exterior doors and coordinating hardware. The fully updated kitchen offers quartz countertops with a full-height matching backsplash, Shaker-style cabinetry, a large stainless steel sink and new stainless steel appliances. The expanded primary suite includes a true walk-in closet, brand new carpet and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a double vanity, heated tile floors and a tiled walk-in shower with a glass enclosure. Every other bedroom features hardwood floors, while the upstairs hall bathroom has been updated with new tile, a refinished tub, new vanity, lighting and fixtures. The basement provides a spacious bonus room, laundry room, half bath, storage and direct access to the garage. The finished garage includes drywall, an all-purpose epoxy floor and a new quiet garage door and opener, making it ideal for parking, a home gym or workshop. Exterior improvements include fresh paint on the home, trim and soffits, new shutters, exterior lighting, mailbox and modern house numbers. Additional updates a new backyard paver patio that provides the perfect setting for a fire pit or small gathering.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.35
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,850
- Appliances Dishwasher, Range
- Basement Finished, Heated
- Below Grade Finished Area 726
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, Quartz Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features In Basement
- Rooms Total 9
- Lot Features Private
- Tax Annual Amount 5979.29
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1960
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1960
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lakewood Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High SchoolDurham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Listing courtesy of Cambridge & Assoc. R.E. Group. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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