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Sold on 11/29/2022

523 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27701

  • $541,000

    Last sold 11/29/2022 for $485K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,946

    Sqft ($249/Sqft)

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About 523 E Geer St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.36 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Been dreaming of Downtown living without sacrificing space? Never fear, 523 E Geer is HERE! Just as Superman transforms to fight evil, this 1940 cape cod cutie has been lovingly transformed and updated - top to bottom! Beautiful old hardwoods and huge windows throughout create all of the cozy vibes you want in this season. Just a 1 mile walk to into the beautiful Metropolis that is Downtown Durham! Prettier than Lois Lane, the kitchen is beautifully appointed and flows into spacious living and dining Luxurious owners' suite with soaking tub & 2+ walk in closets 3 spacious bedrooms plus a home office/sunroom! Walk-in basement for added storage Detached wired workshop is perfect for future ADU, Airbnb, or home studio! Huge lot with old hardwoods and mature fruit trees, tons of off-street parking & wired for vehicle charger or RV Attached 1 car garage New roof, dual fuel HVAC, 200 amp electrical, and appliances all within past 2 years! Once you set foot inside, this beauty will surely be your kryptonite.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough
Listing Office - Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#2477797 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Heat Pump
Heating Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Levels/Style Two, Site Built, Bungalow, Cape Cod, Cottage, Traditional
MLS # 2477797
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 1946, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 15681.6
Lot Size (Acres) 0.36
Property Tax 3073
Year Built 1940
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 3
Basement Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Upper Level
Flooring Hardwood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Interior Features Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior
Construction Wood Siding
Parking Desc Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Gravel
# Garage Spaces 1
Patio/ Porch Patio
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Other Structures Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
County Durham
Community Features Historical Area
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Durham - Eastway
Middle School Durham - Lucas
High School Durham - Northern
Directions From 147, Take Roxboro St (US-15) Heading North. Turn Right Onto E. Geer Street. Turn Left Into Driveway Just Before Alston Avenue. Exit Using Circular Driveway Onto Alston.
$541K
Range: $432K-$649K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,745/month
Gross rent multiplier: 23.8
  • Nov 2022
    mls logo MLS # 2477797
  • Nov 29, 2022 Sold
    $485,000 (-2.8%)
  • Oct 28, 2022 Active
  • Oct 6, 2022 Listed
    $499,000 (-9.3%)
  • Oct 6, 2022 Listed
    $550,000 (+4.8%)
  • Oct 2020
    mls logo MLS # 2349228
  • Oct 19, 2020 Listed
    $525,000 (+262.1%)
  • Dec 2004
    mls logo MLS # 778247
  • Dec 28, 2004 Listed
    $145,000 (+262.5%)
  • Mar 2004
    mls logo MLS # 735204
  • Mar 26, 2004 Listed
    $40,000
  • 523 E Geer St
    $485K
  • Old North Durham
    $564K +1% y/y
  • 27701
    $549K +2% y/y
  • Durham
    $432K -1% y/y
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