Elevate your lifestyle in this 1 bed/1 bath condo, a blank canvas awaiting your vision in a vibrant Durham complex. Enjoy a saline pool, charming courtyard, and unparalleled access to urban amenities and nature. Prime Location: Steps from downtown Durham's ''hot spots'' (such as the Brightleaf district with its boutiques, cafes, and restaurants), Rigsbee Ave and the South Ellerbe Creek Trailhead which connects to the future Durham Rail Trail and an extensive loop system. Perfect for a car-free lifestyle. Your bedroom window offers a view of the new Ellerbe Wetland Park (part of the South Ellerbe Restoration Project), a nine-acre park and constructed wetland designed to improve water quality and create vital habitat for plants and wildlife. The park will feature walking trails, viewing areas, educational signage, and public art. This condo is on the 2nd floor with only one next door neighbor. The seller is offering a generous $5,000 renovation credit at closing to help you immediately start customizing your dream urban escape. This property allows short-term rentals, making it an attractive option for investors or those seeking a flexible-use haven. Seize this unique chance to customize your space and live at the intersection of urban excitement and natural tranquility!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14.58' x 11.08'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Electric Range
- Electric Water Heater
- Refrigerator
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Exterior and Lot Features
- Barbecue
- Courtyard
- Fire Pit
- Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Storage
- Uncovered Courtyard
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Barbecue, Coin Laundry, Landscaping, Maintenance Grounds, Parking, Picnic Area, Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Trash
- Association Fee: 385
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 385
- Association Name: Duke Tower Unit Owner Association
- Association Phone: 9198630818
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - George Watts
- High School: Durham - Riverside
- Middle School: Durham - Brogden
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Gated, Historical Area, Pool
Other Property Info
- Standard
- Annual Tax Amount: 2450
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Durham
- Directions: South on Duke St, Left on Trinity, right into parking lot.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Duke Tower Condominiums
- Parcel Number: 197740
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1838
- Subdivision: Duke Tower Condominiums
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 576
- Year Built: 1972
- Above Grade Finished Area: 576
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Building Area Total: 576
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
- Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 53
- Property Condition: Fixer
- Roof: Flat
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 576
- Total Area Sqft: 576
- Architectural Style: Ranch
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: Gated Community