1503 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
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OFF MARKET

$481,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,293 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

1503 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701

Trinity Park
Est. Refi. Payment $2,801/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 6, 2016 for $262,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$482K
Since last month
Increased$12K (+2.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$11K (-2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$217K (+82.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$479K
July 2026$468K
June 2026$482K
May 2026$492K
April 2026$489K
March 2026$483K
February 2026$471K
January 2026$453K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.11
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/06/26
2
1
1,220
0.14
Single-Family Home
$185,000
03/30/26
2
1
883
0.03
Single-Family Home
$560,000
08/11/26
3
1
1,362
0.30
Single-Family Home
$420,000
11/07/25
2
1
1,167
0.20
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/29/25
3
1
1,016
0.29
Single-Family Home
$410,000
06/11/26
2
1
854
0.43
Single-Family Home
$391,869
04/28/26
2
1
1,000
0.60
Single-Family Home
$224,000
09/24/25
2
1
960
0.43
Single-Family Home
$349,500
06/09/26
3
1
1,112
0.59
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/25/25
2
1
1,003

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.03
$560,000
3
1
1,362
Recently Sold
0.09
$445,000
4
2
2,092
Recently Sold
0.12
$395,000
5
2
2,151
Recently Sold
0.13
$449,400
4
2
2,155
Off Market
0.13
$981,300
4
3.5
2,630
Off Market
0.14
$674,800
3
2
1,805
Off Market
0.17
$642,700
4
3
2,318
Off Market
0.16
$439,900
3
2
1,883
Off Market
0.16
$625,000
3
2
1,553
For Sale
0.15
$378,000
2
1
1,022
For Sale
0.18
$403,700
3
1
958
Off Market
0.19
$470,400
3
2
1,210
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
1,293 sqft
Price/Sqft
$373

About this House

This little beauty has it all: hw floors, great light flooding in ample windows, loads of built-ins + storage, newer 30-yr roof, off-street parking. Great family room along the back of the house overlooking private, fenced backyard, whole house fan. Two nice-sized bedrooms plus a study. Cultivated garden beds in front + backyard with native plants. Walk or bike the Ellerbee Creek Trail to the Farmer's Market, great restaurants, great pubs. Club Blvd Elem Walk Zone! 5 mins to Duke, 147, 185. On bus route!
1503 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,293 sqft single-family home in Trinity Park, built in 1945. It last sold for $262,500 on Apr 6, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $481,700, with a rent estimate of $1,976/month.

Home Details for 1503 Ruffin St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: VinylPorch

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 6, 2016
Source: Doorify MLS #2052482
Sold
$262,500
Mar 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$249,900
Mar 2, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$249,900
Jun 7, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$214,500
Apr 21, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$219,500
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in Durham

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$413K
$12.83K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$233
$3
MoM
Available listings
1163
43
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Trinity Park

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • E
    "Itโ€™s such a community-oriented, leftist, wonderful place with people who feel passionately about the city and each other!"
  • Kdw3371
    "Lots of neighbors walking dogs. Friendly neighborhood and people. I do not own a dog. A fair amount of pet friendly housing. "
  • Trulia User
    "Itโ€™s pretty along residential neighborhoods; and my dogs enjoyed the shaded areas; and the people watching "
  • Laura J.
    "lots of sidewalks and crosswalks. very dog friendly neighborhood with lights for safety. plenty of friendly people"
  • Alexandra C.
    "Great parks and side walks on most streets. Low income housing on outskirts of neighborhood that sometimes feel unsafe "
  • Robert B.
    "never leave your kids alone it's a great neighborhood but its sandwiched between two less desirable areas."
  • Elisabeth S. A.
    "Great, trendy, Duke neighborhood, it is in the walk zone to Watts Montessori Middle. Best area for Halloween and Holiday decorated houses. Close to 9th Str, Greer St. and trendy Downtown"
  • Zach H.
    "A lot of transplanted people that have fell in love and want to stay, which is our story. I think the proximity to downtown and other points of interest paired with the neighborhood feel makes this neighborhood unique"
  • Elizabeth T.
    "Trinity Park is a great community for families, singles, retirees and couples. You can walk or bike to Duke, local restaurants, clubs and Durham Performing Art Center."

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Frequently asked questions about 1503 Ruffin St

  • What is 1503 Ruffin St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1503 Ruffin St in Durham, NC is $481,700.
  • What is the price history for 1503 Ruffin St?
    1503 Ruffin St in Durham, NC last sold for $262,500 in April 2016.
  • Is Durham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Durham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Durham?
    The median sale price in Durham is $413K. That is up $12.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 1503 Ruffin St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1503 Ruffin St in Durham, NC has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1503 Ruffin St?
    The lot at 1503 Ruffin St in Durham, NC is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

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