500 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
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SOLD
JUN 29, 2026

$550,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,820 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

500 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Duke Park
Est. Refi. Payment $3,383/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2026 for $550,000 (8% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$550K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$22K (+4.2%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)
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 +106% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$549K
August 2026$550K
July 2026$550K
June 2026$585K
May 2026$585K
April 2026$588K
March 2026$642K
February 2026$554K
January 2026$533K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
406 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC
0.03
Single-Family Home
$421,829
05/21/26
3
2.5
2,140
1708 Shawnee St, Durham, NC
0.09
Single-Family Home
$429,000
03/02/26
3
2.5
2,267
1800 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$402,500
10/30/25
3
2.5
2,153
800 Camden Ave, Durham, NC
0.12
Single-Family Home
$545,000
06/17/26
4
3
3,085
1615 Peace St, Durham, NC
0.05
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
1,841
1712 Vista St, Durham, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$825,000
06/12/26
3
2.5
2,421
1701 Vista St, Durham, NC
0.15
Single-Family Home
$848,000
07/09/26
4
3
2,684

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
406 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
0.03
$421,829
3
2.5
2,140
Recently Sold
1620 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701
0.03
$304,600
2
1
788
Off Market
1709 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701
0.09
$219,500
2
1
817
For Sale
1615 Peace St, Durham, NC 27701
0.05
$355,000
3
1.5
1,841
Recently Sold
1708 Shawnee St, Durham, NC 27701
0.09
$429,000
3
2.5
2,267
Recently Sold
1705 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27701
0.10
$265,000
2
1
1,027
For Sale
1713 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27701
0.12
$434,000
4
2.5
1,635
For Sale
1712 Vista St, Durham, NC 27701
0.14
$825,000
3
2.5
2,421
Recently Sold
1622 Alcott St, Durham, NC 27701
0.12
$299,900
2
1
1,102
For Sale
800 Camden Ave, Durham, NC 27701
0.12
$545,000
4
3
3,085
Recently Sold
1701 Vista St, Durham, NC 27701
0.15
$848,000
4
3
2,684
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
0.36 acre lot
1,820 sqft
$302/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Gorgeous hardwood floorsExpansive fenced-in yard
Welcome to this beautiful Colonial-style home, nestled in the heart of Durham's popular Duke Park neighborhood. This carefully maintained home offers comfortable living spaces with lots of natural light and gorgeous hardwood floors. The welcoming living room features a fireplace flanked by custom built-in shelving and access to the screened-in, side porch. The dining area provides the ideal setting for entertaining, while the kitchen offers both style and functionality for everyday living.
Just off the kitchen, is a well-situated main-floor suite, outfitted with its own full, private bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms include the spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, as well as 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The unfinished walk-out basement is ideal for extra storage or a home gym.
Outside, enjoy relaxing evenings or mornings with coffee on the back deck, overlooking the expansive fenced-in yard, a true nod to Southern living.
Located just minutes from downtown Durham, this home offers convenient access to Duke hospitals and some of the city's best attractions including, DPAC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and the Museum of Life and Science. With nearby parks, cafes, local restaurants and breweries, and wide variety of schools, Duke Park living delivers both convenience and community in one of Durham's most beloved neighborhoods! 1.5 miles to DPAC. 2 miles to the American Tobacco Trail. 3 miles to Duke University. 4.5 Miles to Duke Hospital.
500 E Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,820 sqft single-family home in Duke Park, built in 1946. It last sold for $550,000 on Jun 29, 2026 (8% below the $599,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $550,000, with a rent estimate of $2,884/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Kelly Cox, (919) 818-1549
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Wake Forest
Bought with: Galbert ONeil, (646) 704-7741, Costello Real Estate & Investm
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#10150309

Home Details for 500 E Markham Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Basement, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1820 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
No Garage
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1820 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: House, Site BuiltArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, UnknownNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 109487

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $599,000Price Per Sqft: $302/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun May 24 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Durham
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Club Boulevard ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Durham - Brogden MiddleHigh School: Durham - Riverside High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1820 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 10150309Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1820

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2026
Source: Doorify MLS #10150309
Sold
$550,000
May 24, 2026
Source: Doorify MLS #10150309
Pending
$599,000
Apr 28, 2026
Source: Doorify MLS #10150309
PriceChange
$599,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 21, 2026
Source: Doorify MLS #10150309
PriceChange
$615,000
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 4, 2026
Source: Doorify MLS #10150309
PriceChange
$625,000
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in Durham

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$410K
$1.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$230
$2MoM
Available listings
1187
19MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Duke Park
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What Locals Say about Duke Park

At least 25 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 50 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rebekah A. M.
    "No commute because I don’t have to drive anywhere because I work from home. Generally traffic is not very bad thoug."
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  • Jen
    "I love my community. It is close to Work, mall, to Kingdom Hall, to downtown, to almost everything and being surrounded by nice people. "
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  • Juliannejpatterson
    "Great diversity of house types, proximity to downtown and other amenities. Neighborhood has character and friendly people. "
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  • Chreiter
    "Moved here in 2006 and Durham is awesome. Eclectic living at it's best with anything you can think of within 5 minutes; theater, shopping, farmers market, schools, biking trails, museums, arts, parks, universities, hospitals, cultural events, the list is endless."
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Frequently asked questions about 500 E Markham Ave

  • What is 500 E Markham Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 500 E Markham Ave in Durham, NC is $550,000.
  • What is the price history for 500 E Markham Ave?
    500 E Markham Ave in Durham, NC last sold for $550,000 in June 2026.
  • 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 $410K. That is down $1.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 500 E Markham Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 500 E Markham Ave in Durham, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 500 E Markham Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 500 E Markham Ave in Durham, NC has in-unit laundry.

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