About 1608 Fayetteville Street
THE SHEPARD HOUSE: HISTORIC SCALE & UNBEATABLE VALUE. Now offered at an incredible $144/sq ft, this breathtaking 6-bedroom estate in the Fayetteville St District is a substantial investment opportunity or a rare find for a large family. Unlike typical 1920s builds, major systems are updated: over $30k in recent improvements includes new HVAC ductwork (2024), a 75-gallon water heater (11/2025), updated plumbing, and extensive roof work. The turnkey interior features a show-stopping grand double staircase, soaring ceilings, gleaming original hardwoods, modernized kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, and cozy gas fireplace. FLEXIBLE 6-BEDROOM LAYOUT: Ideal for growing families needing dedicated home offices and guest space, or as a high-yield rental targeting the NCCU student market (estimated gross rent $5k+/mo). Prime location just minutes from NCCU, Duke, and Downtown, and 5 blocks from the American Tobacco Trail. Private parking pad for 2-3 vehicles. Fenced yard provides safe space for kids and pets. Large laundry room with 2 washers/2 dryers conveys. Own a turnkey historic mansion for a fraction of local comps. Lender credit of $3,500 available.
Features of 1608 Fayetteville Street
| MLS® # | 10132796 |
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| Price | $549,900 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 3,408 |
| Acres | 0.14 |
| Year Built | 1919 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 1608 Fayetteville Street |
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| Subdivision | Not in a Subdivision |
| City | Durham |
| County | Durham |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27707 |
Amenities
| Parking | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wall Oven |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Partial, Unfinished, Unheated |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Corner Lot |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Brick |
| Foundation | Crawlspace |
School Information
| Elementary | Durham - C C Spaulding Elementary |
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| Middle | Durham - James E Shepard Magnet Middle School |
| High | Durham - Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | November 13th, 2025 |
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| Zoning | [ |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Keller Williams Elite Realty |
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