2020 Pershing St, Durham, NC 27705
FOR SALE

2020 Pershing St
Durham, NC 27705

Watts Hospital-Hillandale
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,820 sqft

$679,000

Est. Mortgage $3,828/mo*

$679,000

Est. Mortgage $3,828/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Local Information

Map showing home location
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Description

This beautifully designed 4 bed 2 bath gabled cottage sits gently on a level lot in the heart of Watts Hillandale. A bevy of windows throughout allow abundant light to bounce off the gleaming newly refinished hardwoods throughout. It just feels good! New roof, fresh paint, and recently-built low maintenance privacy fence make it fully functional and ready for you to get to living! OR treat it as a launch pad for your dreams. With a large flat backyard, there are so many possibilities! 2 beds and 1 bath up and 2 beds 1 bath down give ultimate flexibility too. All on a dynamic and community minded block. Who doesn't love a block party! Easy few blocks to Duke, 9th St, Downtown Durham and most importantly, Oval Park.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$373
Listed
8 days ago

Home Details for 2020 Pershing St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1820 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: DishwasherDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Vinyl
View
Has a View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Driveway,Gravel,On Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1820 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 101315

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $679,000Price Per Sqft: $373

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: DurhamCommunity: Not in a Subdivision
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - E K PoweJr High / Middle School: Durham - BrogdenHigh School: Durham - Riverside

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 10163755

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1820 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: PlaygroundNot Senior Community
Other
Playground

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10163755Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1820

Additional Information

PlaygroundSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sam Poole, (919) 724-0424
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10163755
Also Listed on Doorify MLS.

Price History for 2020 Pershing St

DatePriceEventSource
04/30/2026$679,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10163755
04/12/2026$699,000ListingRemovedDoorify MLS #10150938
03/06/2026$699,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #10150938
01/04/2017$407,550Sold
Doorify MLS #2100555
12/04/2016$349,900PendingAgent Provided
11/30/2016$349,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/22/2007$283,000Sold
N/A
03/04/2002$235,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,752
Assessment$580,283
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2020 Pershing St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.15
Single-Family Home
$397,500
02/27/26
3
2
1,287
0.21
Single-Family Home
$505,000
07/10/25
3
2
1,377
0.15
Single-Family Home
$824,000
04/14/26
3
2
2,059
0.23
Single-Family Home
$700,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,500
0.17
Single-Family Home
$328,673
03/25/26
2
2
1,346
0.13
Single-Family Home
$705,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,500
0.55
Single-Family Home
$369,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,263
0.26
Single-Family Home
$789,000
06/11/25
4
3.5
2,596
0.38
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/12/25
4
1
1,315

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Watts Hospital-Hillandale

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood spirit, fabulous location near parks, shopping, amenities. Best neighborhood in Durha,"
  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, nice people, spacious, eclectic homes, lots of families, spacious, relatively safe"
  • Btarpleyjr3157
    "Even though there are several main streets that run through the neighborhood. I feel it is safe for kids to ride bikes and play outside."
  • Carleenhardin89
    "I commute to Cary every day, so it’s a bit hectic, especially in the evening rush hour on I-40/Durham Freeway."
  • Navidod
    "Watts Hospital is ideally located for communities to Duke, downtown, RTP, and Chapel Hill. Bike and auto commuting is the norm."
  • Kepanuska
    "there are a lot of families and parks, groceries and stores are easy to walk to, there are a bunch of great toddler playgrounds neighbors are very friendly. "
  • Courtney M.
    "Great neighborhood, lived here for over a year and a half and I love it. You can walk to near by stores and grocery stores. There are parks within walking distance as well. "
  • Damica H.
    "It’s overall pleasant. Although I chose not to intertwine with the neighbors, they’re all respectful "
  • Cornellpatrickjordan
    "It has a good mix of families, young professionals, and lifelong citizens. It is walkable and people are easy going."
  • JJmart
    "Great Area, safe and neighborhood is very friendly and connected. "
  • J W.
    "A great area to live in because it's very close to Duke University, has a golf course and Indian Trail Park within walking distance, and is low traffic so great for families with kids."

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Sam Poole, Nest Realty of the Triangle
Agent Phone: (919) 724-0424
The MLS listing information displayed is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
Copyright 2026 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved.
2020 Pershing St, Durham, NC 27705 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,820 sqft single-family home built in 1942. 2020 Pershing St is located in Watts Hospital-Hillandale, Durham. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Doorify MLS on Apr 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 10163755.