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 Metal Siding, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.21
- Parking Features On Street, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Side Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,880
- Appliances Washer/Dryer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Disposal, Bar Fridge
- Basement Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,090
- Cooling Heat Pump, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Bamboo, Concrete
- Heating Heat Pump, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Built-in Features, Dual Closets, Dry Bar, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting, Dressing Room, Wired for Sound, Quartz Counters, Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Closet, Sound System, Entrance Foyer, Separate Shower
- 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. © 2025 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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