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Sold on 01/19/2022

1609 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707

  • $699,000

    Last sold 01/19/2022 for $675K

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,459

    Sqft ($275/Sqft)

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About 1609 Ward St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1959
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.32 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
A spacious 1959 ranch house perched on a landscaped hill above the street, only 1 block from Forest Hills Park, is an absolute beauty. The floor plan opens to reveal midcentury modern flare while retaining the practicality of a classic ranch style. Hardwoods that glow, oversized kitchen island, updated cabinets, new paint, new carpet in basement, built-ins in family rm, large windows and a basement that offers many options - full bath, office, etc. Extra-large fenced back yard & beautiful landscaping.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ron Westlund
Listing Office - Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#2422211 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style One, Site Built, Ranch
MLS # 2422211
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 2459, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 13939.2
Lot Size (Acres) 0.32
Property Tax 4822
Year Built 1959
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 3
Basement Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Interior Features Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace Basement, Family Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Foundation Block
Construction Brick Veneer
Parking Desc Carport, Concrete, Driveway
# Carport Spaces 1
Patio/ Porch Deck
Lot Desc Garden, Landscaped, Open Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Durham - Lakewood
Middle School Durham - Brogden
High School Durham - Jordan
Directions From Chapel Hill Rd., Turn Onto Ward Street. House Is On The Right Between James St. And Kent St.
$699K
Range: $587K-$810K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,423/month
Gross rent multiplier: 39.5
  • Jan 2022
    Public Records
  • Jan 18, 2022 Sold
    $675,000
  • Jan 2022
    mls logo MLS # 2422211
  • Jan 18, 2022 Sold
    $675,000
  • Dec 18, 2021 Contingent
  • Dec 7, 2021 Listed
    $675,000
  • Dec 7, 2021 Listed
    $675,000 (+132.8%)
  • Jul 2014
    Public Records
  • Jul 2, 2014 Sold
    $290,000 (-7.9%)
  • Jun 2014
    mls logo MLS # 1946353
  • Jun 30, 2014 Pending
  • May 29, 2014 Contingent
  • May 2, 2014 Listed
    $315,000
  • May 2, 2014 Listed
    $315,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $5,281 +6.5%
    $378,592
  • 2023
    $4,959 +2.3%
    $378,592
  • 2022
    $4,846 +0.5%
    $378,592
  • 2021
    $4,823 +2.4%
    $378,592
  • 2020
    $4,709
    $378,592
  • 2019
    $4,709 +11.6%
    $378,592 +21.73%
  • 2018
    $4,219 +0.7%
    $311,008
  • 2017
    $4,188 +3.5%
    $311,008
  • 2016
    $4,047 +7.9%
    $311,008
  • 2015
    $3,749
  • 1609 Ward St
    $675K
  • Long Meadow
    $549K +86% y/y
  • 27707
    $469K +3% y/y
  • Durham
    $425K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1611 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $382,000 2/1 818 0.01
1605 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $490,000 3/2 1,455 0.02
1615 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $377,000 2/1 935 0.03
1700 Rosedale Ave, Durham, NC 27707 $746,000 3/3 2,790 0.04
1608 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $847,000 4/2 2,496 0.04
1612 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $620,000 3/2 1,704 0.04
1602 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $770,000 3/2 2,516 0.05
1616 Ward St, Durham, NC 27707 $408,000 2/1 1,124 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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4/10
Lakewood Elementary
public Grades PK, K-5
Durham Public School District
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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