1603 Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27701Sleek and updated 3 bed+flex property, minutes away from Downtown Durham, completely renovated with designer finishes. Main level features hardwood floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, open dining & living area, gourmet kitchen with a waterfall-edge island & gas range, and laundry room w/ side entrance. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level, including the primary suite, which features a custom, expansive walk-in-closet, and a gorgeous bath with an oversized shower & dual rain heads. Property also features an expansive fully-finished basement. As you walk downstairs you'll be greeted by the open entertainment room with carpet & a decorative fireplace, large full custom bar, sunroom/foyer, full bath, and the flex/4th bedroom. There was a window before in the flex room, the window can be added again to be a legal 4th bedroom, virtual rendering shown in photos. Pool is also virtually rendered as well. This property also features many opportunities for outdoor living on a half-acre corner lot. You can not beat this location, minutes from downtown Durham's vibrant entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and much more. Minutes away from freeway access as well. Photos truly can't capture how amazing this property is, you MUST come and see it for yourself!
$649,990
3 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.49 acres
3,247 square feet
$200 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Brick Veneer
- Fencing Back Yard, Partial
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.49
- Parking Features Attached, Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad, Private
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Screened
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,002
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Basement Finished, Full, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,245
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Basement, Decorative, Electric, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 3
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Rooms Total 15
- Window Features Blinds
- Lot Features Back Yard, Corner Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 7515.11
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1954
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1954
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Eastway Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lucas
- High SchoolDurham - Northern
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