Curious about this home?

Ask anything — no agents, no pressure

Try asking

About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 717 Holloway Street in Durham, NC is listed for $735,000 ($404 per sqft). Built in 1865, the home offers 1,818 sqft of living space on a 0.54 acres lot.

Agent Description

Privacy, presence, and historic charm define the Calvin O'Briant House. Widely regarded as Durham's oldest private residence, this fully restored 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Greek Revival stunner has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character, with antique plank walls, heart pine floors, wavy glass windows and distinctive architectural details throughout.

Sellers have added new tile in the kitchen, new hvac (2022), fresh paint, encapsulated crawl space, and gated driveway to add modern comfort, convenience and longevity. The home invites both quiet moments and lively gatherings. Savor your morning coffee on the covered front porch overlooking the garden, entertain out back with ease in any season wi

th a screened-in porch, expansive deck, and a beautifully extended backyard or simply enjoy a family meal in the designated dining room off the kitchen. Perched above the street on a generous half-acre, the property offers a rare blend of privacy and walkability--just minutes from downtown dining, local breweries, the Durham County Library, and East End Park as it undergoes exciting improvements. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Durham history.

Key Features

  • Built in 1865
  • 0.54 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 3 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
3 spaces
1865

Amenities

HardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,931/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$532
Interest$3,185
Insurance$214

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

717 Holloway Street

Durham, NC 27701

To Be Added

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower CombinationBidetBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandShower OnlySmart ThermostatStorage

Exterior Features

Fenced YardLightingPrivate YardRain Gutters

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick HardiPlank Type

Pool Features

PorchDeck

Parking

GatedDriveway

Heating

Natural GasElectric (Heating)

Cooling

ElectricGas (Cooling)Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

DishwasherGas RangeMicrowaveRange HoodWasher/Dryer Stacked

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 717 Holloway Street is listed at $735,000 ($404/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,185 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1865, 0.54 acre lot, 2 stories, 3 parking spaces. Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Built-in Features. Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Lighting, Private Yard.

This property is listed by Gillian Anne Sisco and can be reached at 9199097908 or gillian.sisco@nestrealty.com.

GS

Gillian Anne Sisco

Agent at Premier Advantage Realty Inc

(919) 909-7908

Listed by Premier Advantage Realty Inc

MLS# 10155452· Source: listhub· Updated 15 days ago

Copyright © 2026 Doorify MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

717 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701

Open this listing in: