1713 Avondale Drive
Durham, NC 27701Nestled in Durham's beloved Duke Park neighborhood, this classic two-story home oozes Southern charm, blending historic character with thoughtful updates in an exceptional location. Enjoy a *quiet and private entrance* off of the Shawnee backstreet and easy access to Downtown Durham, Duke University, parks, dining, and major interstates. The spacious first-floor primary suite features soaring cathedral ceilings and an updated private bath with a scalloped-edge vanity and matching sconces. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or home offices. One bedroom is especially enchanting, with built-in bookshelves and access to a private balcony that feels delightfully like a treehouse retreat. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen, adding warmth and timeless appeal, while the updated powder room delights with charming pink marble tile. The kitchen shines with gorgeous new quartz countertops, freshly painted cabinetry, updated hardware, stylish light fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and abundant natural light. Gather around the masonry fireplace in the living room or step outside to the fenced and gated backyard, perfect for kids, pets, gardening, or outdoor play. Tucked behind the home, a quaint brick courtyard strung with bistro lights creates an entertaining space that feels like a summertime escape to the French or Italian countryside. Recent exterior improvements enhance the home's curb appeal, while the low-maintenance exterior make everyday living easy. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Durham history in one of the city's most cherished neighborhoods, where timeless character and modern comfort come together beautifully.
$449,000
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.18 acres
1,635 square feet
$275 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Balcony, Lighting, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.18
- Other Parking Driveway parking and backstreet parking
- Other Structures Storage
- Parking Features Concrete, Gated, Off Street, Driveway, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Patio
- Structure Type Site Built, House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,635
- Appliances Oven, Water Heater, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Marble, Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Master Downstairs, Bookcases, Smooth Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Eat-in Kitchen, Built-in Features, Quartz Counters
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 7
- Lot Features City Lot, Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 3339.08
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1947
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1947
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Club Boulevard Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside High
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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