109 E Seeman Street
Durham, NC 27701
1853 sqft | 3 beds | 2 baths | 0.19 acres | #10049796
Description
The historic home at 109 East Seeman Street in Old North Durham is both old (circa 1890s) and new (circa 2013-2020), The earliest known owner was E.T. Rollins, proprietor of the Durham Herald, and his family. A neighbor on West Seeman says her grandmother was born in the house in 1905. Like so many old urban gems, this Victorian cottage was divided up and fell into disrepair. In 2013 the house was taken down to the studs and put back together with all new systems and a contemporary layout designed by Durham architect Douglas Janes. The current owner bought this new/old house and added a large screened-in back porch, a 10' X 12' storage shed, and extensive landscaping. In 2020, she took on a major project, her 'gift to the street', with a total tear down and rebuild of the front porch. The exquisite design, by the same architect, merged historic and contemporary, and a master local carpenter built it using the highest quality materials.
The large rooms have oak hardwood floors and expansive 9- & 10-foot-tall ceilings. The Living Room has layers of rail & crown molding. The Kitchen is set up for a Chef, one that likes to entertain. It has extensive granite countertops, a marble center island, ample storage space & stainless steel appliances. The Kitchen opens to the formal Dining Room which opens into the Living Room. The Living Room has a hearth with gas logs, an East-facing bay window with retractable blinds & layers of decorative molding, including rail & crown. The Master & 2nd Bedroom are on the left side of the home's center hall. The home's front, right room- currently used as a study- could be the third bedroom. On the back left of the home, next to the Kitchen, is the laundry room. When the home was down to the studs, it was loaded with high R value insulation. The home is efficient in retaining desired climate. Tankless on-demand hot water heater.
The property is districted for George Watts Elementary School. The E.T. Rollins House is ready for the next century and for a new and appreciative owner. Showings will be available in mid-September.
Interior Details
- InteriorBathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dressing Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foy
- Fireplaces4
Heating & Cooling
- CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- HeatingCentral, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Full Baths2
Property Details
- Lot FeaturesBack Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private
- Lot DescriptionBack Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Private
- Exterior FeaturesFenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Exterior MaterialsFenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- ViewGarden, Neighborhood
- Stories1
Measurements
- Acres0.19
- Square Feet1853
Parking
- Parking FeaturesConcrete, Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Outside, Paved
- Parking TypeDriveway
Construction Details
- Basement DescriptionCrawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
- StyleCottage, Craftsman, Victorian
- Property TypePurchase
- Basement1
- Basement Finished1
Condition
- Year Built1895
Material information
- RoofShingle, Asphalt, Metal
Utilities / Energy Details
- Utility FeaturesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- Utility SourcePublic
Community and Neighborhood Details
- Community FeaturesCurbs, Historical Area, Park, Playground, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Street Lights, Suburban
- SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
Location
- Elementary SchoolDurham - George Watts
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden
- CountyDurham
Financial Details
- Taxes Annual$5,586
Other
- MLS #10049796
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Ian Kipp (#81401)
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService (#3232)
Listing Courtesy (Buyer)
Buyer's Agent: Dwayne Leatherwood (#84409)
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