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Durham, NC 27707Located in the highly sought-after Lakewood neighborhood, built in 2005, this move-in ready home offers the best of central Durham convenience paired with a tranquil wooded setting just minutes from Downtown Durham. Enjoy easy one-level living with a bright, eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of natural light. The spacious family room provides an ideal gathering space for relaxing or entertaining. Step outside to a welcoming front porch overlooking the sizeable front yard, or unwind on the back deck surrounded by mature trees and backyard privacy. Conveniently located near local favorites like Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood Social, and The Scrap Exchange, with easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and everything Downtown Durham has to offer. Home is currently set up as a perfect turn-key furnished rental / AirBnb. All furniture and supplies, literally everything you need to put the home on the rental market tomorrow, is also available to the new owner!
Open Houses at 1717 Lakewood Avenue
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting, Fenced Yard
- Fencing Full, Other, Fenced, Back Yard, Gate
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Deck, Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,109
- Appliances Dishwasher, Water Heater, Electric Range, Microwave, Disposal, Smart Appliance(s)
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Electric, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Vinyl
- Heating Central, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Smooth Ceilings, High Ceilings, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Inside, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 9
- Lot Features Few Trees, Landscaped, Cleared, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 4658.77
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2004
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2004
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lakewood Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lakewood Montessori
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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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