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Durham, NC 27701Featured on NCModernist.org's profile of Richard Harkrader, 209 Dacian is a perfect example of his passive solar design. He built around 40 such homes across Durham, with the goal of reducing energy costs, and creating beautiful living spaces. His designs nearly all featured the cedar clapboard siding, large south-facing windows, the brick floors and the exposed wood framing you see in the home today. While the core architecture and energy efficiency remain, the home has two nicely updated bathrooms, new hardwoods upstairs, and and a bright, modern kitchen. A fig tree is thriving in the sun just off the large brick patio. The back yard is bordered by mature trees, and has amazing privacy. The quiet Old North Durham location is an easy walk or bike ride to the Foster/Geer/Central Park area with dozens of bars, restaurants, a food hall and a farmers market. This rare combination of architectural pedigree, updated finishes, and energy efficiency in a fantastic location is not to be missed.
$435,000
2 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.17 acres
1,219 square feet
$357 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls, No One Below, No One Above
- Construction Materials Cedar, Spray Foam Insulation, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Fencing Gate, Wood, Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Parking Features Driveway, Private, On Site, Attached Carport, On Street, No Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Patio
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,219
- Appliances Disposal, Range, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Exhaust Fan, Attic Fan
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Brick
- Heating Passive Solar, Ductless, Radiant Floor, Heat Pump, Other
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Living/Dining Room Combination, Track Lighting, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup, In Hall
- Rooms Total 6
- Window Features Double Pane Windows, Blinds
- Community Features Street Lights, Historical Area, Sidewalks
- Lot Features Interior Lot, Hardwood Trees, Gentle Sloping, Front Yard, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Back Yard, Many Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 3726.02
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1983
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1983
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - George Watts
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
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