1804 Sunset Avenue
Durham, NC 27705We welcome you to 1804 Sunset Ave, nestled in the historic Watts Hillandale neighborhood - one of Durham's most desirable areas! This 2005 build was the first Green Build Initiative certified home in NC. Recognized in NC Modernist, the home was the brainchild of Randy Lanou of Buildsense, was featured on HGTV and won the AIA Triangle Merit Award. Stunning bamboo floors traverse both the main and upper levels while a polished concrete finishes off the lower level. Open concept living, towering ceilings, lots of glass affording loads of natural light - this home is built to please. As you enter from the front door you are greeted by a spectacular floating staircase leading to a second level primary suite and loft - gorgeous! The main level consists of beautifully designed living/dining and kitchen spaces, flowing seamlessly from one to the other. Perfect for entertaining! And side screen porch adjoins allowing for outdoor fun on warm summer nights. The private fenced backyard offers a cozy patio space surrounded by lush greenery and well thought out, easy to maintain landscaping. Minutes away from Duke and Ninth Street. Parks and trails abound!
$1,025,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.21 acres
2,970 square feet
$345 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement, Metal Siding
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Back Yard, Fenced
- Lot Size Acres 0.21
- Parking Features Driveway, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Screened, Side Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,880
- Appliances Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Basement Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,090
- Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Bamboo, Concrete
- Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dressing Room, Dry Bar, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Sound System, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wired for Sound
- Laundry Features Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 8
- Tax Annual Amount 8112.46
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2005
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2005
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - E K Powe
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
Listing courtesy of Urban Durham Realty. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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