This house, with its wrap-around porch, occupies a large corner lot convenient to Downtown and the Durham Freeway. Built around 1905, the house is a 2-story gable-and-wing type house with weatherboard, 2-over-2 sash windows and a bay window in the front gable. The wrap-around porch has Doric columns. The scalloped drip course is an addition. The house is unusual because the entrance is located in the front wing. The stair is also located in the front-wing room. A one-story kitchen ell is on the south side.

The house is in need of extensive renovation.

This house is a contributing property in the East Durham Historic District, making it eligible for Historic Rehabilitation Tax credits. In North Carolina both state and federal income tax credits are available for the certified rehabilitation of historic structures. For the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes certified historic structures (non-income producing properties) a 30% state tax credit is available. For more information on Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits contact HPSD or the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (phone 919-733-6547).

The Historic Preservation Society of Durham is a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving the history, architecture and cultural heritage of Durham and Durham County and to serve as an institution for the education of citizens through the promotion and appreciation of this heritage. As a part of this mission HPSD created the Endangered Properties Program which, to date, has saved over 15 structures. To learn more about the program and the houses that are being featured, visit Properties for Sale.

If you are a serious buyer and are interested in preserving the history and integrity of Durham, contact the Historic Preservation Society of Durham to schedule an appointment. Please call (919-682-3036) or email HPSD.