One of the most distinctive turn-of-the-century houses in this stretch of North Mangum Street, this 2-story home features round-headed windows set inside of pointed-arch lintels and an ornamental vent with bracing in the front attic gable. Mimicking the main roofline, a gable at the entrance marks the porch, whose roof is supported by handsome paneled box posts. Historic charm throughout with wood floors, fireplaces and ornamental moldings. The earliest known occupant was Joseph L Conrad . listed in the Durham City Directory in 1907 as the owner of the Electrical Construction Company and later as a real estate agent. who lived here for many years, beginning around 1910.

It is currently being used as an assisted living home for six residents. It could easily be converted back to a single family home or designed to support a separate business opportunity available through a separate transaction with the owner. Gracefully wrapped with a white picket fence, this property is being offered for $199,000.

This house is a contributing property in the North Durham-Duke Park Historic District, making it eligible for NC Historic Rehabilitation Tax credits. In North Carolina state (as well as federal, for income-producing properties) income tax credits are available for the certified rehabilitation of historic structures. For the rehabilitation of owner occupied homes (non-income producing properties), a 30% state tax credit is available. For more information on Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits contact PD 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.