717 Crosby Road
Durham, NC 27704Everyone's talking about interest rates. Meanwhile... this brick ranch in Duke Homestead is sitting here quietly like, ''Hi there! I'm underpriced. You can still build equity here.'' Built in 1959. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Fireplace. Almost a half-acre lot (.46!). Covered aluminum carport. Excellent bones. Great neighborhood. Most importantly this little home is not cloaked in trendy 2023 tile or gray LVP, that will be ''cringe'' in 2026! Instead you'll find real hardwoods here! Homes of similar size in the neighborhood that were updated have sold into the $400,000's. So, if you're an investor? This is that classic ''light value-add'' buy where you clean it up, throw on some modern finishes, and watch the pro forma start to smile. If you're a would-be buyer just trying to survive this economy? You can buy this now, do strategic upgrades over time, and slowly convert it into your dream home. No mark up to pay here! AND this property is zoned RS-10, which opens up additional development potential for anyone thinking about density, ADUs, and future Durham land value plays. Either way, this one ticks. Duke Homestead area: Central, convenient, near everything, with real upside still left. In a world of overpriced, pre-packaged renos. this place is refreshingly honest: It is what it is... and what it could be is fantastic.
$250,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.46 acres
1,599 square feet
$156 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Vinyl Siding, Brick Veneer
- Lot Size Acres 0.46
- Parking Features Asphalt
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,599
- Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Heating Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 5
- Lot Features Cleared
- Tax Annual Amount 3140
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1959
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1959
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Holt
- Middle SchoolDurham - Carrington
- High SchoolDurham - Northern
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