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Durham, NC 27705Step into a piece of North Carolina history! Originally built in 1935 as the White Hill Community Center by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this gorgeous home is nestled on a serene lot, an offers peace and privacy just minutes from both downtown Durham and Chapel Hill. Just minutes to Duke or UNC Hospital, this cabin lets you truly step back in time with its mortar and log walls, original flooring and more. Imagine sitting on the back porch, drink in hand, unwinding and closing out the day. Large fires in the beautiful stone fireplace in the winter to snuggle up with a book for dark winter evenings, while the large open floor plan and windows allow for light to enter highlighting the warmth of the wood floors and ceilings. All of this will let you enjoy the delight of living privately in a 1930s hand-built cabin within easy reach of everything the Triangle has to offer. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind residence or an inspiring studio or retreat space, this historic property offers rare charm and unmatched location. For open house - it is a shared driveway, please do not block it or park beyond the privacy fence.
$450,000
2 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.5 acres
1,486 square feet
$303 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1935
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Forest View
- Middle SchoolTo Be Added
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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Find your amount- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Other, Log
- Lot Size Acres 0.5
- Parking Features No Garage, Outside, Driveway, Gravel
- Patio And Porch Features Screened, Rear Porch
- Structure Type Cabin
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,486
- Appliances Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning, Stone, Den
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating Forced Air, Electric
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room Combination
- Rooms Total 5
- Window Features Screens, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 2668.1
- Water Source Well
- Year Built 1935
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