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Melissa Elliott

melissa@elliottpros.com +1(919) 307-7303

Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty

$ 625,000

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,922 SqFt

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$ 625,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,922 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,922 sqft

Price per Sqft $213

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10128447

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1957

Annual Tax Amount $6,156

Lot Size 2,922 Sqft

Acres 0.43

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Doorify MLS

Land Area 2922

Property Description

PRICED RIGHT! Have you ever wanted to live in a Butterfly House (yes, you are looking at a butterfly roof!) - Your opportunity awaits! 1617 Shawnee is a dreamy, Mid-Century Modern, California-cool abode whose full potential has yet to be realized. This iconic home was created by Durham native, TW Wilkinson in 1957 and has been a show stopper ever since. Own a piece of Durham history (https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/1617-shawnee-street-alfred-henderson-king-house). A nice driveway leading you to the tall carport welcomes you home. Built-in, stone planter boxes are overflowing with beautiful flora. A gorgeous, custom-made metal handrail adorns the front steps - a special thank you to local artist, Andrew Preiss for this one-of-a-kind piece of art! Contemporary shapes and a variety of textures create allure before you even walk in the door. To prepare this home for the market we have given it fresh paint, inside and out. You'll open the deep green, solid wood front door and arrive on original parquet flooring overlooking the three secondary bedrooms and their bathroom on this, the top floor. To your left is a modest set of stairs guiding you to your main living level with solid floors and massive windows - natural light and nature views flood in. Your dining room is sizable and your family room is large. An attractive fireplace takes the stage and a recently painted upper deck gives you the outdoor space you need to grill and entertain. The kitchen has just been refreshed with quartz counters, revived cabinetry, and new stainless steel appliances. You'll notice the warm light streaming in from every direction. Our next floor offers a landing, the main suite, and the laundry/utility room with brand new water heater and a 1/2 bathroom. The main suite in huge! Two satisfactory closets and an improved en suite make this space feel fresh and private. You can exit this floor and pop outside through an unassuming addition and land on the lower deck. The basement floor offers a cozy, hip vibe. A checkerboard linoleum paints the floor where you have your den, second fireplace, large entertaining bar, and potential for a second kitchen-like entertaining space. The same enormous windows make you feel like you are at one with the environment. A tall, black storage unit conveys so that you can house your family games the moment you move in. This floor gives another access to the exterior and the paths that frame this special property. Outside is private and serene. A lovely walkway takes you from the front of your home to the wooded lot that conveys with this one (1609 Shawnee)! Your stroll takes you next to a sweet stream and over a bridge to a secret hideaway! The back yard is lush with established greenery and mature trees. The location is excellent! You are in the quieter section of the coveted Duke Park neighborhood with the larger lots! Across the street is a neighborhood owned 2-3 acre preserve where you can meander among the trees. The Duke Park trails and playground is just a short 8-10 minute stroll away! There is more potential, character, and charm at 1617 Shawnee Street than at any home you have seen in a while. Come, let your imagination run wild and tour this truly fantastic property today!

Location

State NC

County Durham

Community Not In A Subdivision

Area 0.43

Rooms

Basement Finished, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood, Linoleum, Parquet

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Basement, Family Room

Equipment Dehumidifier

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher

Laundry Lower Level, Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Storage

Parking Features Attached Carport, Driveway

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities

View Creek/Stream, Neighborhood

Roof Type Flat

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Wooded

Story Quad-Level

Foundation Combination

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Durham - Club Boulevard Elementary

Middle Schools Durham - Brogden Middle

High Schools Durham - Riverside High

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0832-22-8289

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools and Properties Nearby

1617 Shawnee ST Durham, NC 27701