2605 Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707Owned for generations by the Pope family, entrepreneurs and merchants at the Lakewood Amusement Park, this 1926 Craftsman is full of charm and historic details. Enjoy a timeless renovated kitchen and bathrooms, 10 ft ceilings, an exquisitely sealed crawl space, solar panels, an EV charger and more. The sunlight pouring through the windows and reflecting off the old hardwoods makes it impossible to deny the magic of this historic Durham beauty. The large communal spaces, deep covered porch, tiered deck and gorgeous fenced backyard are perfect for grilling out, gardening or letting your four-legged friends run and play. The flexible floor plan provides various options for bedrooms and home offices. The beautifully landscaped lot is home to numerous native and exotic trees, bushes and pollinators including pecan trees, hydrangeas, camelias, peonies, azaleas and a fig tree. The .33 acre parcel allows for expansion potential so if you're considering an ADU or proper garage, you have options! Walk to Fosters, Guglhupf, Refectory Cafe, Lula and Sadie's, Cocoa Cinnamon, Pistachio Ice Cream, Taqueria La Vaquita, the Al Buehler Trail and more.
$735,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.33 acres
2,530 square feet
$291 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1926
- NeighborhoodTuscaloosa
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lakewood
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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Find your amount- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Fenced Yard
- Fencing Back Yard, Wood
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.33
- Parking Features Shared Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Deck, Covered
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,530
- Appliances Microwave, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Range
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Smart Thermostat, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laundry Features In Hall, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 12
- Lot Features Back Yard, Native Plants, Level, Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 6472
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1926
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