208 Overlook Avenue
Durham, NC 27712Priced at just $230,000, 208 Overlook Avenue offers an incredible opportunity to own a detached home in Durham! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch sits on a spacious, level lot in the established River Forest community and offers comfortable single-level living with plenty of potential. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with a welcoming living area, bright eat-in kitchen, three nicely sized bedrooms, and an attached laundry area for added convenience. Outside, the approximately 0.28-acre lot provides plenty of room to relax, garden, play, or create your own outdoor retreat, while the oversized driveway offers generous parking. 11x11 shed conveys! The location is another standout, with the Eno Rover just minutes away for trails and outdoor recreation, plus nearby grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences right down the street. Downtown Durham, Duke University, the Museum of Life and Science, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, DPAC, and American Tobacco Campus are all within easy reach. At $230,000, this is a rare chance to own a single-family home in Durham at an approachable price point. Buyers should confirm financing requirements with their lender based on loan type, due to no central A/C (only window units) and electric baseboard heating. Full of potential and priced to sell!
$230,000
3 bedrooms
1 full bathrooms
0.28 acres
1,094 square feet
$210 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Storage, Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N No
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,094
- Appliances Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Freezer, Range, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Window Unit(s), Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
- Heating See Remarks, Electric, Other
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Pantry, Storage, High Speed Internet, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 6
- Association Y/N No
- Lot Features Few Trees, Landscaped, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 2391.6
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1971
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1971
- NeighborhoodRiver Forest
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Eno Valley Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - George L Carrington Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Northern High
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