2700 Princeton Avenue
Durham, NC 27707Built in 1961, this delightful mid-century, bi-level home provides the perfect balance of thoughtful modern updates with iconic original charm. Ideally situated on a half-acre corner lot in a quiet yet centrally located neighborhood, it welcomes you with a stately facade. The main level showcases a completely renovated, open kitchen with induction cooktop, Fisher & Paykel appliances and exposed brick. Sellers installed white oak hardwood floors in the kitchen to match the rest of the main level. Spacious dining and living areas overlook the expansive backyard. Three of the home's five bedrooms are also on the main level, as are two beautifully updated bathrooms with high-end features including custom floating vanities, designer tile, and a heated floor in the primary. On the walk-out lower level, you'll find a large family room featuring a huge brick wood-burning fireplace, as well as two additional bedrooms which could easily double as offices or guest space. Entertain on the large deck overlooking the spacious backyard, with plenty of space for gardening, relaxing around a fire pit, or kicking the soccer ball around. Gorgeous mature magnolia trees flank the side driveway. Walk to Hope Valley Elementary. Less than 10 minutes to Duke or Downtown Durham. New HVAC (2024) and a LONG list of updates!
$760,000
5 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.57 acres
2,966 square feet
$256 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.57
- Parking Features On Street, Garage Faces Side, Garage, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,627
- Appliances Dishwasher, Induction Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Basement Heated, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,339
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Community Features Suburban
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
- Tax Annual Amount 5364
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1961
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1961
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Hope Valley
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
Listing courtesy of Urban Durham Realty. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Property location
Monthly payment calculator
Find your amountSchedule a Tour
Ready for a tour of this house? You can either schedule an in-person walkthrough, or one of our agents can take you on a virtual tour via video call.
Similar Properties
©2025 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All rights reserved. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. The listing broker shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. Listings marked with an icon are provided courtesy of the Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina, Internet Data Exchange Database. Data last updated 2025-09-22T06:49:26.000Z.