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825 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705

  • $865,000

    Last sold 05/04/2026 after 39 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,518

    Sqft ($344/Sqft)

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About 825 Onslow St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,712 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
MULTIPLE OFFERS - Attention Full Time Duke Employees - You don't want to miss this wonderful, historically significant 2 story, 1925 bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom on 1st floor. Full bath on the 1st floor. Original; most doorknobs, doors, rope & weight windows, moulding & floors. This is a ''Museum Piece'' home and a great find that has retained its historic charm over decades. Less than one block from Duke's East Campus Wall. The large wraparound front porch is a great place to enjoy the lovely front yard garden and pathway. Large backyard with gate to back alley. There is ample room for 4-5 parking spaces out back without taking much of the yard space. In the George Watts Montessori walk zone with an automatic spot and get to go to Lakewood Montessori (confirm with school for availability). Two large rooms on the front and a large formal dining room greet you when you enter. There is a 2nd front door off the dining room & a built-in china cabinet. Just imagine the gatherings you can have with this awesome floor plan. The large kitchen has a big walk-in pantry, butcher block countertops, Bosch dishwasher & gas range, built-in wine rack, open shelving, solid wood cabinetry, tin ceiling and lots of windows flooding the space with light. Between the kitchen and dining room, don't miss the breakfast nook complete with benches and table. A large laundry/mudroom is just inside the back door. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a full bath with a ball and claw tub and a spacious main hall. There is so much under eave storage on the 2nd floor. Go on a scavenger hunt during your showing and see how many you can find. The back deck with a door to the laundry/mudroom allows you to enter the home to the drop zone, when parking in the back. Or you can park on the street out front. Fenced back yard. Heat/air 6 years, Roof 8 yrs, Water heater 5 yrs, Sump pump 5 yrs Personal property that is included; Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator. Breakfast Nook; 2 benches & table. Kitchen island. Basement; dehumidifier and some cabinets. This central location puts you in the middle of all the fun stuff Durham has to offer. 9th St. and Main St. shops are just steps away, while Duke University is only ½ block away.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Carl Johnson
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker - HPW
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#10155307 • last updated 4 weeks ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Heat Pump
Heating Heat Pump
Levels/Style Two, 2, House, Site Built, Bungalow
Virtual Tour N/A
MLS # 10155307
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 2518, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 8712
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2
Property Tax 7902.94
Year Built 1925
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 4
Basement Sump Pump
Total # of Rooms 17
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Master Downstairs
Window Features Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
Common Walls No Common Walls
Exterior
Foundation Block, Brick/Mortar, Combination, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof Asphalt
Construction Aluminum Siding
# Open Parking Spaces 4
Exterior Features Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
Lot Desc Back Yard, City Lot, Hardwood Trees
Fencing Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood, Other
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Trinity Heights
Elementary School Durham - E K Powe
Middle School Durham - Brogden
High School Durham - Riverside
Zoning RM-8
APN 100211
Directions Take Buchanan Blvd To Markham Ave. Right On Marham Ave, Right On Onslow. 825 Is On Left.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage City Street
Road Surface Asphalt
$826K
Range: $669K-$982K
Last 30 days 
  • May 2026
    mls logo MLS # 10155307
  • May 4, 2026 Sold
    $865,000 (+0.7%)
  • Mar 31, 2026 Pending
  • Mar 26, 2026 Listed
    $858,878 (+145.5%)
  • Jan 2012
    MLS # 1817153
  • Jan 19, 2012 Listed
    $349,900
  • Jan 19, 2012 Listed
    $349,900
  • 825 Onslow St
    $865K
  • Trinity Heights
    $499K -42% y/y
  • 27705
    $570K 0% y/y
  • Durham
    $429K -2% y/y
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