2020 Pershing Street
Durham, NC 27705This simple yet generous 4 bed 2 bath gabled cottage sits gently on a level lot on the high part of Pershing. Wander down the brick path, drawn by the smart and friendly red front door. Inside you will be delighted to find a home loaded with original quality and character. Original windows allow abundant light. Classic hardwood floors upstairs and down (yes, on the stairs too) lend substance and charm. It just feels good! New roof, fresh paint, and recently-built low maintenance privacy fence make it fully functional and ready for you to get to living! OR treat it as a launch pad for your dreams. With a large flat backyard, there are so many possibilities! 2 beds and 1 bath up and 2 beds 1 bath down give ultimate flexibility too. Oh so close to Duke, 9th St, Downtown Durham and most importantly, Oval Park.
$699,000
4 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.17 acres
1,820 square feet
$384 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Gravel, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,820
- Appliances Dishwasher
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Granite Counters
- Rooms Total 7
- Tax Annual Amount 5752.35
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1942
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1942
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - E K Powe
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
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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