1242 Gemfor St, Durham, NC 27703
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OFF MARKET

$372,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 31, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,950 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,950 sqft

1242 Gemfor St, Durham, NC 27703

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Living Area
1,950 sqft
Price/Sqft
$191
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Townhome, Beautiful open floor plan with plenty of natural light. sunroom facing south, private wooded backyard.
5 min to RDU airport, Brier Creek shopping center and Unstead State Park. dog park on site with benches and green gathering areas; 15 min to downtown Durham,
Stainless steel appliance, master suite with tray ceiling, huge walk-in closet.
2 car garage.

Renter responsible for utilities.
Cat friendly, with pet fee and deposit.
Owner responsible for HOA
1242 Gemfor St, Durham, NC 27703 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,950 sqft townhouse. It last sold for $320,000 on Jul 22, 2021 (14,479% above the $2,195 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,495 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 13, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $372,100, with a rent estimate of $2,202/month.

Home Details for 1242 Gemfor St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1242 Gemfor St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1017 Felman Rd, Durham, NC
0.17
Townhouse
$450,000
06/18/26
3
3
1,876 sqft
1006 Sycaten St, Durham, NC
0.22
Townhouse
$335,000
06/17/26
3
2.5
1,614 sqft
1109 Sycaten St, Durham, NC
0.21
Townhouse
$351,000
02/18/26
3
2.5
1,621 sqft
1019 Sycaten St, Durham, NC
0.23
Townhouse
$340,000
01/30/26
3
2.5
1,616 sqft
1115 Neighborly Way, Morrisville, NC
0.24
Townhouse
$361,000
08/28/26
3
2.5
1,719 sqft
518 Judge Ct, Durham, NC
0.24
Townhouse
$390,000
10/30/25
3
2.5
1,835 sqft
1016 Brightskies St, Morrisville, NC
0.23
Townhouse
$380,000
12/10/25
3
2.5
1,737 sqft
1118 Neighborly Way, Morrisville, NC
0.23
Townhouse
$375,000
05/13/26
3
2.5
1,634 sqft
458 Brier Summit Pl, Durham, NC
0.29
Townhouse
$364,000
04/16/26
3
2.5
1,966 sqft
464 Brier Summit Pl, Durham, NC
0.30
Townhouse
$312,000
02/26/26
3
2.5
1,704 sqft

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What Locals Say about Morrisville

At least 305 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Dharmeshd
    "Extremely good neighborhood specially for kids. Good school, parks and very close to state park . Loaded with trails and natural beauty"
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  • Laurie Litzenberger
    "Morrisville is a nice and safe community. People are friendly and the schools are great! We enjoy living here."
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  • Swaati Srinivasan
    "I love this neighborhood!! Felt extremely safe and it is in the heart of RTP, good schools and many grocery stores. Highly recommend this area!!"
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  • Klark Pittman
    "Quiet clean neighborhood. Schools are great. Beautiful houses. Everyone respects others privacy and space "
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  • Zaher H.
    "Safety and clean. Nothing not to like. Clean neighborhood and green view. Village environment with a city convenient. Green way trial is near by."
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  • Allison K.
    "Lots of dogs around and lots of green spaces to walk them. I have a dog and think it’s a great place for them"
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  • Jai M.
    "It is easy to connect to highways 540, 147, 40 as well as routes 54, 55 and Davis Dr. We are in the heart of Research Triangle Park so if you work in RTP you are very close to the office. "
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  • Patricia M.
    "You see lots of dog owners out and about walking their dogs. All seem very friendly. Nice areas with benches and sidewalks, dog park. "
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  • Mstish77
    "A safe place to raise your kids. you can leave your doors unlocked without fear of someone bothering you or trying to steal something. I walk the neighborhood without being bother as a minority person."
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  • Ni X.
    "We have festivals, egg hunting for Easter, Trick-treat for Thanksgiving. We celebrated different holidays. Kids play together. "
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  • Ybarks80
    "They don’t have any events. I like that I’m centrally located . The neighbor ms here in McCrimmon park really don’t talk to us and they don’t let their kids play with mine. We will be moving next year. I like Morrisville because it’s safe but not friendly neighbors. "
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  • Kenya K. M.
    "A lot of kids live in the area and play outside. Very family friendly and the neighbors are fantastic."
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  • Tberroteran
    "Is a nice area with friendly people and very good cared common areas. Very quiet and safe. I really enjoy this place"
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  • Steja D.
    "I think this community is dog friendly , so most of the dog owners would like it here if they decide to move in "
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  • Ksteinle
    "I've lived in Hamlet in the Park for over 15 years and have loved the charming, quiet neighborhood. The neighborhood is next to a park, close to the airport and full of friendly neighbors."
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  • Luis L.
    "Third of July is a one of a kind event. Schools are great and neighbors are great. Farmers markets and great restaurants."
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  • Stephanie S.
    "Fun. Diverse. Clean. Need more street lights and I wish that parents would walk their kids to school. "
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  • Lavon L.
    "Great place to live. It’s very diverse without being stigmatized by it. Great shopping and the best schools. Traffic can be a bit difficult at times. It’s well worth it to live in the safe location!"
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  • Jsriccardi
    "The Park West Mall is right here and very walkable. I’m in District Station which has beautiful apts, pool, community areas, and resident events. "
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  • Kaileeann98
    "I think it is important for parents to know that to park in their Own Parking spot. The Parking spots have numbers on it and there is not a lot of space in the Nieghborhood. They didn’t make the parking spots very well. "
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  • Evan B.
    "Dog park near Park west is nice and there are sidewalks all around. We "
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  • Sandbgetz
    "My neighborhood is very big. Right next to RTP. Short commute. Near ALL of the major highways! And near tons of shopping and restaurants!"
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  • Kaileeann98
    "I’ve Lived in this neighborhood for 11 years. My neighbor is friendly. I don’t like my neighborhood that much. I want a bigger house that my mom can park in her own driveway. "
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  • Melfeta5
    "A car is necessary for travel outside of Morrisville. Otherwise its a quick walk to neighboring shopping centers. Lots of activities for children and areas for pets"
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  • Sandbgetz
    "It is right next to RTP so the commute there isn’t too bad it just depends on what time you have to be at work. A lot of employers offer flex time to combat the traffic "
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  • Mstish77
    "I've lived in the area for 7 years. Love the area. It is safe for my kids. No one bothers them when they are out. "
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  • Te T. M.
    "Clean pathways, equipped with disposable bags almost every corner for poos. A lot of kids around and there are people out walking their dogs daily"
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  • Valerie H.
    "Area is growing quickly. Roads are having trouble keeping up so there’s a bit of construction. They’re also putting in an elementary school on Little Dr/Breckenridge neighborhood which will increase traffic. "
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  • Sandbgetz
    "Movie nights, lots of socials, Halloween parade, can vote at clubhouse for elections, our neighborhood is very diverse so there are very diverse events!!!"
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  • S Lindsey
    "Kid friendly events with bounce houses, food, and games. That would be an excellent way to bring the community together."
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  • kian
    "Quiet, walking distance to grocery makes a difference and there is diversity of Asians around this location, which is excellent for cross cultural interaction"
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  • Tracy.disalvo
    "There are a ton of kids in the neighborhood but cars fly down the roads quite erratically. The schools are amazing though. "
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  • Tennis4terina
    "I see a lot of people walking their dogs in this neighborhood. It’s a nice neighborhood and it’s conveniently located to shopping and restaurants. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are not a lot of children in Davis Park area, more working professionals in the area here in RTP"
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  • Kelly S.
    "Seeing & hearing the planes fly overhead. Two parks both w/in a mile near us. Plenty of different grocery store options."
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  • Daisyparker
    "We have lived here for many years with 2 kids. We have a lot of facilities in our community - park, swimming pool, tennis court. Shopping is within minutes."
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  • Dvivonasr
    "We’ve recently moved to North Carolina and have been very happy here. We are renting for the time being and, therefore, haven’t been too social with the neighborhood. However, it is a very active neighborhood with a number of kids. It’s so nice to see them playing together. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,195
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,195
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,295
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 14, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,395
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,495

Frequently asked questions about 1242 Gemfor St

  • What is 1242 Gemfor St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1242 Gemfor St in Durham, NC is $372,100.
  • What is the price history for 1242 Gemfor St?
    1242 Gemfor St in Durham, NC last sold for $320,000 in July 2021.
  • Is Durham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Durham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Durham?
    The median sale price in Durham is $508K. That is up $36.42K from the prior month.
  • Does 1242 Gemfor St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1242 Gemfor St in Durham, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 1242 Gemfor St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1242 Gemfor St in Durham, NC has in-unit laundry.

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