1208 Gearwood Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 - Marti Hampton Real Estate

$815,000

Urban elegance meets downtown cool! This brand-new 3-bed, 2.5-bath home—plus a detached oversized 2-car garage with a 2-bed, 1-bath apartment above (ADU)—is the perfect solution to rising housing costs! Live in the main house and rent out the ADU on Airbnb or to a long-term tenant, or live in the… Read More ADU and rent out the main home. Either way, offset a significant portion of your mortgage while enjoying modern design and timeless finishes. Built with quality craftsmanship, this spacious home offers abundant natural light and rare downtown perks—like a 2-car garage! A full-width covered porch with custom millwork welcomes you inside, where a bright office/flex space features large French doors and ample windows. A hall closet and stylish half bath with a quartz vanity add convenience. The open living, dining, and kitchen area is an entertainer's dream, boasting stainless steel appliances, custom shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island with a breakfast bar, and a vent hood that exhausts to the exterior. A sleek tri-blade ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and large windows enhance the airy feel. At the rear, a spacious drop zone offers seating, cubbies, and coat hooks, leading to a 14' x 12' screened porch with a ceiling fan and recessed lighting—ideal for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, the owner's suite features dual closets and a luxurious bath with a glass-enclosed shower, floor-to-ceiling tile, a dual vanity with quartz countertops, and a linen closet. Two additional bedrooms share a stylish bath with a tub/shower, recessed niches, quartz vanity, and large-format tile. A huge laundry room accommodates side-by-side appliances with extra storage. The ADU, accessed via an exterior staircase, offers a chef's kitchen with quartz counters, a breakfast bar, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stacked laundry. The open-concept living space is bathed in natural light, while two generous bedrooms share a custom bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile, a transom window, and a quartz-topped vanity. The oversized 2-car garage (22' wide x 24' deep with an 8' door) fits large vehicles, includes workshop space, and offers two additional storage units—one accessible from the garage and another from the exterior. A third off-street parking space adds even more flexibility. Located on a quiet, walkable, and bike-friendly street in a diverse historic area, this Gearwood Avenue home is just blocks from Cleveland-Holloway and Old North Durham. Don't miss this opportunity to own a stunning, income-generating property in booming Durham! Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,725

Lot Size

0.14 Acres

Year Built

2025

MLS Number

10074353

30 Days Snapshot Of 27701

$720k

(avg) sold price

-100%

homes sold

129

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Basement

Basement: "Crawl Space"

Building

Building Area Total: 1725, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Fiber Cement", Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 1725, Year Built: 2025, New Construction

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air", Cooling Included

Floors

Flooring: "Vinyl", "Tile"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Slab"

Garage

2 garage spaces, Attached Garage, Garage Included

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", "Heat Pump", Heating Included

Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.14, Lot Size Area: 6098.4, Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 110850

Parking

Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 1170.02

Utilities

Water Source: "Public"

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