




1709 Shawnee St, Durham, NC, 27701
About This Home
Awesome opportunity with this cottage in the terrific Duke Park neighborhood! Nice floor plan, all electric, and outdoor area includes patio and large private back yard. Great potential to finish currently unfinished basement. Lot behind parcel (1700 Hollywood) is included with the sale, making it a combined .32 acres. Convenient to Duke and downtown Durham, this is an amazing investment property or make this one your own!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 817
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 817
- Total interior livable area: 817 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 109422
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio,Side Porch
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway
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
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Durham County and North Carolina
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 | $1,157 | $13,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $91 | $1,092 |
| Property Taxes | $186 | $2,232 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,634 | $19,608 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $229,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $240,000 |
