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106 E. MARKHAM AVE.

106 E. Markham Ave. Price: $125,000
4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths
Lot: 0.142 acres
Neighborhood: Old North Durham
Built: circa 1920
Square Feet: 2,324

This 1920s 4-bedroom beauty stands with its historic integrity intact. It features clapboard siding, large rooms, high ceilings, a fireplace, original windows and hardwood floors throughout, and a welcoming engaged front porch. The house has been converted into a triplex but could easily be restored to a single family home.

This house is a contributing property in the North Durham-Duke Park 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).





Preservation 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.

 

 
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