# 1917 Essex Road, Durham, NC 27704

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $315,000 ($256/sqft), built 2025, 1,230 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,365/mo. Listed 10 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $315,000 |
| Price/sqft | $256 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,230 |
| Year Built | 2025 |
| Lot Size | 4,356 sqft (0.10 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 10 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,365 |
| **Total** | **$1,365** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Durham - Y E Smith Elementary
- **Middle:** Durham - Lucas Middle School
- **High:** Durham - Northern High

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2025
- 0.10 acre lot
- 2 stories
- 2 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Turnkey opportunity in the heart of Durham! Currently operating as a successful income-producing Airbnb, this beautifully maintained home offers flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, or those seeking a second home with rental potential. Built in 2025, the home features a bright, open-concept floor plan with modern finishes, stylish fixtures, and a clean, contemporary design throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout provides comfortable living spaces ideal for both short-term guests and everyday living. Located in an established neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke University, RTP, and RDU International Airport, the property offers convenient access to some of the Triangle's most desirable destinations. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a move-in-ready home in a rapidly growing area, this property presents a rare opportunity to own a nearly new home with proven income potential. Property is being sold together with 1917 Essex Road Unit A, offering a unique opportunity to acquire two neighboring homes with established income-producing potential.

## Location

- **Address:** 1917 Essex Road, Durham, NC 27704
- **County:** Durham
- **Neighborhood:** Not in a Subdivision
- **Coordinates:** 36.00555, -78.872013
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.00555,-78.872013

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Shonda Draughn
- **Brokerage:** Compass -- Raleigh
- **Phone:** 9196106163
- **Email:** shonda.draughn@compass.com

## Primary Photo

![1917 Essex Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f4482657b75e1e0e9b1110c40febc572l-f2017892312r.jpg)

*22 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1917-essex-road-durham-nc-27704-10174141)*

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**MLS#:** 10174141 | **Updated:** 2026-06-24
**Source:** listhub

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