1706 Wallace Street
Durham, NC 27707***Strong offer on the table. Seller will make a decision by Sunday evening! This is what happens when a 1960s home ages well and gets the updates it deserves. A welcoming entry sets the tone with peg-and-plank hardwoods and a statement light fixture that create an immediate sense of character. Original heart pine floors ground the kitchen, now upgraded with quartz countertops, an induction range, and double wall ovens--because charm is great, but function matters. The island, set under new lighting, conveys--adding both workspace and gathering space. Fresh paint inside and out, updated baths, and a reworked primary vanity with an on-trend arch detail keep things current without feeling trendy. The formal living room (or ideal office) features a gorgeous fireplace, built-ins, and cabinetry--equal parts showpiece and usable space. The brick courtyard out back, complete with new retaining walls, is a whole moment--private, established, and surrounded by mature landscaping, including blooming dogwoods and a producing fig tree. Up front, a new hardscaped sitting area overlooks a fully reimagined yard with native landscaping--designed to look good without demanding your weekends. A large flex space could serve as a fifth bedroom, second office, or home gym. Plus, the detached two-car garage provides space for storage, projects, and built-in pollen protection. Highly sought-after and quiet location between Lakewood and Forest Hills--right where you want to be.
$860,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.31 acres
2,815 square feet
$306 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Cedar
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.31
- Other Structures Garage(s)
- Parking Features Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,815
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room, Masonry
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 11
- Window Features Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Shutters
- Lot Features Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 7283.64
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1963
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1963
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lakewood
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lakewood Montessori
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
Listing courtesy of Nest Realty of the Triangle. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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