717 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701Privacy, presence, and historic charm define the Calvin O'Briant House. Widely regarded as Durham's oldest private residence, this fully restored 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Greek Revival stunner has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character, with antique plank walls, heart pine floors, wavy glass windows and distinctive architectural details throughout. Sellers have added new tile in the kitchen, new hvac (2022), fresh paint, encapsulated crawl space, and gated driveway to add modern comfort, convenience and longevity. The home invites both quiet moments and lively gatherings. Savor your morning coffee on the covered front porch overlooking the garden, entertain out back with ease in any season with a screened-in porch, expansive deck, and a beautifully extended backyard or simply enjoy a family meal in the designated dining room off the kitchen. Perched above the street on a generous half-acre, the property offers a rare blend of privacy and walkability--just minutes from downtown dining, local breweries, the Durham County Library, and East End Park as it undergoes exciting improvements. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Durham history.
$735,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.54 acres
1,818 square feet
$404 per square foot
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- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Back Yard, Front Yard, Gate, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.54
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Gated
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,818
- Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Electric, Gas
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood
- Heating Electric, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Shower Only, Smart Thermostat, Storage
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 9
- Community Features Curbs, Park, Restaurant, Sidewalks
- Lot Features Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 6374.52
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1865
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1865
- NeighborhoodTo Be Added
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Eastway
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
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