20 Zelko Ct, Durham, NC 27705
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20 Zelko Ct
Durham, NC 27705

Crest Street
  • 1 room
    • ·
  • 1 housemate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft
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$1,000/mo

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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft

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Room Description

Spacious Bedroom in Charming Single-Family Home - Walking Distance to Duke, Duke Hospital & VA

$1000/month | Available June 1, 2026

Looking for a responsible tenant to share my home in Durham's most convenient neighborhood for Duke Hospital, VA, and Duke's main campus. This is a rare opportunity to live in one of the only single-family houses that is walking distance from the hospitals and the university.

About me: I'm a scientist in my late 20s who completed my PhD at Duke and now work in drug discovery at UNC (hybrid schedule). I'm only home about one week per month, so you'll have the entire house to yourself roughly 75% of the time.

What makes this special: The location is unbeatable - this house is actually a shorter walk to many Duke buildings than the Science Drive parking garage! I commuted by foot and bike throughout grad school, and it was perfect.

Your private space:
 Large bedroom with generous closet and built-in shelving
 Fully Furnished
 Cork flooring for comfort and quiet
 Blackout cellular shades for uninterrupted sleep

Shared spaces (furnished):
 Brand-new, custom-designed cook's kitchen with premium materials and new dishwasher
New hardwood floors in common space
 Tile bathroom
 Screened front porch
 In-unit washer and dryer
 Energy-efficient heat pump for heating and cooling
 High-speed internet

Outdoor perks:
 Established raised bed gardens plus an herb garden. You can use them as much as you'd like!
 Quiet dead-end street location
 Driveway parking plus street parking available
 Shed and attic storage if needed
 Plenty of bike storage
 Yard maintenance provided
 Short walk from many bus stops plus the Robertson Express if you want to go to UNC

Ideal for:
 Duke students (undergrads & exchange students welcome!)
 Duke Hospital employees
 VA employees
 Anyone seeking a peaceful, convenient home base
 People who enjoy cooking and gardening

The details:
 Rent: $1000/month
 Utilities: I cover 50% of water, electricity (heating/cooling), and internet even though I'm only home about a week per month
 Move-in: First month, last month, and one-month security deposit
 Lease: 6-month minimum
 No smoking
 No dogs; cats considered case-by-case
 Shared bathroom

I loved living in this house during my time at Duke, and I'm looking for someone who will appreciate it as much as I do. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat or schedule a viewing!

No smoking, no dogs, cats allowed on case-by-case basis, 6 month minimum lease term, extension or renewal at my discretion, yard maintenance included

Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
Base rent
$1,000/mo
Monthly utilities fee
Varies
Required one-time fees
Security deposit
$1,000
Application fee
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Housemate Description

clean and quiet PhD educated scientist in late 20s
Current Housemates: 1 male
Current Pets: 0 cats, 0 dogs
Preferred New Housemate: no preference
Listed by: Property Owner

Home Highlights

Pets
Cats allowed
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
Utilities
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Listed
31 days ago

Details for 20 Zelko Ct

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Room & Shared Space
Room is not furnishedShared space is furnished

Days on Market

Days on Market: 31 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 MonthAvailable: Jun 1stCats allowedDeposit: $1,000Utilities Share: 50% of water, internet, electricity

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

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$36,000 PER YEAR
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20 Zelko Ct, Durham, NC is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft single-family home. 20 Zelko Ct is located in Crest Street, Durham. 20 Zelko Ct was listed for rent for $1,000/month on Apr 30, 2026.