1515 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701
OFF MARKET

1515 Ruffin St
Durham, NC 27701

Trinity Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,994 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$751,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,298/mo*
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$751,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,298/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,994 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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

Description

Holy Grail anyone? Renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath all one level home right off the Ellerbe Creek Trail, close to downtown, East campus, farmer’s market, and all that is special about Durham today! Completely renovated open concept kitchen, master suite addition with walk-in closet in turn key condition, yet still oozing with the charm folks crave when searching in Durham’s classic neighborhoods. Need a shrubbery? No problem, the large lot has a gracious street presence and private back yard so you can hang with the neighbors or enjoy some quiet time on the screened porch. This house really could be where the quest finally ends!
1515 Ruffin St, Durham, NC 27701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,994 sqft single-family home in Trinity Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $720,000 on Jul 18, 2023 (4% above the $689,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $751,200, with a rent estimate of $2,772/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1515 Ruffin St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1994 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main LevelWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air, GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile
View
Has a View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, Porch, ScreenedExterior: Fenced Yard, Rain GuttersNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Concrete,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1994 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $689,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: DurhamCommunity: Not in a Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - GlennJr High / Middle School: Wayne - BrodgenHigh School: Durham - Riverside

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1994 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: UnknownNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2516196Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1994

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Jaye Kreller, (919) 951-4186
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with: Sam Poole, (919) 724-0424, Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#2516196

Price History for 1515 Ruffin St

DatePriceEventSource
07/18/2023$720,000Sold
Doorify MLS #2516196
06/16/2023$689,000ContingentDoorify MLS #2516196
06/14/2023$689,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #2516196
07/13/2021$630,000Sold
N/A
12/09/2019$550,000Sold
Doorify MLS #2286550
11/04/2019$534,900PendingAgent Provided
10/31/2019$534,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/11/2019$225,000Sold
N/A
10/16/2017$335,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/05/2017$335,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/24/2017$385,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/07/2017$435,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Durham

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$400K
$19.85KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$229
$6MoM
Available listings
1205
25MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,883
Assessment$694,368
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Trinity Park
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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

  • 81 % 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

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kdw3371
    "Lots of neighbors walking dogs. Friendly neighborhood and people. I do not own a dog. A fair amount of pet friendly housing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s pretty along residential neighborhoods; and my dogs enjoyed the shaded areas; and the people watching "
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  • Laura J.
    "lots of sidewalks and crosswalks. very dog friendly neighborhood with lights for safety. plenty of friendly people"
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  • Alexandra C.
    "Great parks and side walks on most streets. Low income housing on outskirts of neighborhood that sometimes feel unsafe "
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  • Robert B.
    "never leave your kids alone it's a great neighborhood but its sandwiched between two less desirable areas."
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  • 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"
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  • 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"
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  • 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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