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Sold on 07/16/2021

1205 Shepherd St, Durham, NC 27707

  • $909,000

    Last sold 07/16/2021 for $810K

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,537

    Sqft ($229/Sqft)

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About 1205 Shepherd St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1960
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,454 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
The former home of legendary jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams, this thoughtfully renovated mid-century gem in historic Morehead Hill offers vintage cool w/an unbeatable outdoor oasis for entertaining & relaxing. Open kitchen w/breakfast nook; 4 big bedrooms, incl. master & guest suites; laundry room; oak floors. Enjoy peace of mind w/warrantied roof & multizone HVAC, new Andersen windows.Waterproofed basement w/finished rec room & bar offer lots more space for fun. Walk to downtown Durham, close to Duke/RTP
Listed by
Listing Agent - Adam J Dickinson
Listing Office - Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#2385138 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Levels/Style Two, Site Built, National Historic Designation
Virtual Tour N/A
MLS # 2385138
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 3537, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 10454.4
Lot Size (Acres) 0.24
Property Tax 5608
Year Built 1960
Interior
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 4
Basement Full, Heated, Partially Finished
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Laundry Room, Upper Level
Flooring Hardwood
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Interior Features Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Shower Only, Smart Light(s), Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
Fireplace Basement, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Construction Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
Parking Desc Garage Faces Front, On Street, Other
Exterior Features Rain Gutters
Patio/ Porch Patio
Lot Desc Landscaped
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Thermostat
Utilities Cable Available
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Green Features: Water Conservation Low-Flow Fixtures, Water-Smart Landscaping
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes Unknown
Location
County Durham
Community Features Historical Area, Playground
Subdivision Morehead Hills
Elementary School Durham - Spaulding
Middle School Durham - Githens
High School Durham - Jordan
Directions From Areas South, Travel North On University Drive Right On Hermitage Court Drive And Immediate Right Onto Shepherd. Travel Across Gravel Stretch Of Road Across Lakewood. House Is On Right.
$909K
Range: $709K-$1.1M
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2021
    mls logo MLS # 2385138
  • Jul 16, 2021 Sold
    $810,000 (-5.8%)
  • Jun 21, 2021 Contingent
    —
  • May 21, 2021 Listed
    $860,000 (-3.9%)
  • May 21, 2021 Listed
    $895,000 (+175.4%)
  • May 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1837268
  • May 19, 2012 Listed
    $325,000
  • May 19, 2012 Listed
    $325,000
  • 1205 Shepherd St
    $810K
  • Morehead Hill
    $1.03M +21% y/y
  • 27707
    $475K 0% y/y
  • Durham
    $430K -1% y/y
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6/10
Morehead Montessori
public Grades PK, K-5
Durham Public School District
9/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Durham Public School District
4/10
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
public Grades 9-12
Durham Public School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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