1702 Main Street
Durham, NC 27703You CAN have it all in this wonderfully renovated 1918 cottage close to downtown Durham: great price, convenient location and full renovation of this charming bungalow. The home features a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry, a beautiful bath with walk in shower and marble tile floors, a living room and two spacious bedrooms. Original hardwood floors were refinished and some additional vintage wood (1910) flooring was laid. All the expensive improvements have been made: they include a new roof (2025), french drains and waterproofing (2026), re-pointing the brick steps and painting inside and out. HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems were all updated in 2022. The backyard is partially fenced. Enjoy sitting on the classic front porch or sit on the covered rear porch while you grill and visit with friends. Many newer and renovated homes are nearby. Restaurants, shops, music venues and DPAC are just minutes away, Come home to the vibrancy of downtown Durham!
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Clapboard
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Fencing Partial
- Lot Size Acres 0.14
- Parking Features Driveway, Gravel
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,436
- Appliances Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Marble, Reclaimed Wood, Tile
- Heating Central, None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 5
- Window Features Wood Frames
- Lot Features Back Yard, City Lot, Cleared, Front Yard, Level
- Tax Annual Amount 2812.02
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1918
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1918
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - W G Pearson Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside High
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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