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4beds 2.5baths 1,635sq ft 0.18acres

1713 Avondale Drive · Durham, NC 27701

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What if the address doesn't tell the whole story? This 1947 Duke Park home may face Avondale, but daily life happens from the back, with off-street parking and a private rear entrance from quiet Shawnee Street. Inside, the original home has grown right along with the people who've lived here, creating a flexible 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath floor plan full of warmth and character. Hardwood floors run through the original spaces, while an updated kitchen opens easily to the living area. The main-floor primary suite offers an ensuite bath and separation from the additional bedrooms, while upstairs, a light-filled "treehouse" room surrounded by windows and built-ins makes a memorable bedroom, office, studio, or retreat. Out back, the fenced yard, patio, and rear entrance create a surprisingly private place to come home, gather, garden, or let the dog out. And the location keeps Duke, Downtown Durham, I-85, and the best of the Bull City within easy reach. Now offered at $439,000, 1713 Avondale offers something increasingly hard to find in Durham: four bedrooms, a main-level primary, a fenced yard, flexible spaces, and a home with nearly 80 years of stories still ready for its next chapter. Showing tip: Come in from Shawnee Street and experience the home the way you'd actually live in it.

Features & Amenities

Living Area1,635 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms4
Baths2.5
HeatingCentral, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
FlooringHardwood, Marble, Tile
FireplaceLiving Room,Wood Burning
AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
Interior FeaturesBathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
LaundryMain Level
Exterior FeaturesBalcony, Fenced Yard, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage
StyleColonial, Traditional
Year Built1947
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationPermanent, Slab, Crawlspace
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, Gated, Off Street, On Street
StatusActive
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees
SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
CountyDurham
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedOct 2, 2026
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOANo
ElementaryDurham - Club Boulevard Elementary Elementary School
MiddleDurham - Brogden Middle Middle School
HighDurham - Riverside High High School
Presented By: Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Oct 2, 2026 Price Reduced $434,000 → $418,000 ▾ $16,000 (3.7%)
Aug 24, 2026 Price Change $449,000 —
Sep 11, 2026 Price Change $439,000 2

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