1707 Ruffin St, Durham, NC, 27701
About This Home
Life is easy on RUFFin Street. This single-story 1950s bungalow pairs classic hardwood floors with bright interiors and a clean, modern style, while the backyard steals the show. The large fenced yard is filled with mature greenery and offers plenty of space to garden, gather or unwind, while the detached garage provides excellent storage. Set on a quiet dead-end street just north of Trinity Park, the home is close to downtown, Ninth Street and Broad Street favorites, with quick access to I-85 and convenient proximity to Duke University and Duke University Health System. Nearby Ellerbe Creek trails lead south toward downtown and north toward the Museum of Life and Science and its shaded dog park. A peaceful little pocket with the best of Durham close at hand. Driveway is a shared driveway and is on the left as you are facing the house. (see shared driveway access easement and survey in MLS docs). Neighbor's driveway for 1709 Ruffin St encroaches (see survey and encroachment agreement in MLS docs).
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Kitchen
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 764
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 764
- Total interior livable area: 764 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 105954
- Zoning: R-5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard,Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway,Gravel,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
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How This Home’s Risks Compare
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Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $103 | $1,236 |
| Property Taxes | $211 | $2,532 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,828 | $21,936 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Pending sale | $260,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $260,000 |
| 2023-02-15 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2016-03-25 | Sold | $117,400 |
| 2016-01-14 | Pending sale | $119,900 |
| 2015-12-06 | Price change | $119,900 |
| 2015-11-11 | Price change | $124,900 |
| 2015-11-03 | Listed for sale | $127,500 |
| 2015-10-10 | Pending sale | $127,500 |
| 2015-10-06 | Listed for sale | $127,500 |
| 2007-02-15 | Sold | $98,000 |
| 2006-04-26 | Sold | $75,900 |
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