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Live-Work Craftsman Bungalow
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$498,000

1814 Chapel Hill, Durham, NC 27707

Craftsman-style home with office-ready interiors, a fireplace front parlor, and flexible outdoor parking behind a detached garage.

Property Size1,922 SF
Price / SF$259.11
Days on Market61

Property Features for 1814 Chapel Hill

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,922 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Office/Institutional, Urban Tier district

Building Details

Year Built 1938
Listing Agency: WEICHERT, REALTORS-MARK THOMAS
Listed By: LISA JANES
Source: Corcoran
Added: Jun 5 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 6:20AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of WEICHERT, REALTORS-MARK THOMAS

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1930s Craftsman-style bungalow offers a live-and-work layout with character-forward interior spaces. The home includes a front parlor with fireplace, a separate dining room, and a sunny breakfast room with a wall of windows. German-board wood siding and a newer roof, gutters, and water heater support the property’s ongoing use. An unfinished, walk-out basement with concrete flooring provides additional storage or workspace potential. Outdoor space includes a large front porch and a rambling flower garden, with additional parking tucked around an older, detached garage building out back.

The property is located in Durham’s Office/Institutional, Urban Tier district. It is less than a block from Lakewood Social Restaurant, with several destinations within minutes, including Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood YMCA, Duke University, Durham Performing Arts Center, and Durham Bulls Ballpark.

For tenants, buyers, or operators seeking a small-scale, mixed-use setting, the configuration supports an owner-user workflow with distinct rooms that can function as office, meeting, or client-facing space. The basement and detached-garage area add practicality for storage and back-of-house operations, while the on-site parking supports day-to-day access for staff, clients, and visitors.

Key Highlights

  • 1938 Craftsman‑style bungalow with office‑ready interiors in Durham’s Office/Institutional, Urban Tier district
  • Front parlor with fireplace plus a separate dining room
  • Sunny breakfast room with a wall of windows for natural light

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $48.0k $24.96
− Vacancy −$8.4k −$4.37
EGI $39.6k $20.59
− OpEx −$9.9k −$5.15
NOI $29.7k $15.44
1,922 SF · lease $24.96/SF/yr · vacancy 17.50% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$424.0K
$371.0K – $494.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,683 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.96%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$370.7K
$324.3K – $432.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,947 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.21%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$620.6K
$543.1K – $724.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,444 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Building Supply Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

753
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 27707, NC

49,787
Population
23,528
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
20.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,405
Density / Sq Mi
$72,432
Median Household Income
$45,803
Median Earnings
$1,364
Median Rent
$371,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Craftsman-style home with office-ready interiors, a fireplace front parlor, and flexible outdoor parking behind a detached garage.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 1814 Chapel Hill Durham, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $498,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1938 Craftsman‑style bungalow with office‑ready interiors in Durham’s Office/Institutional, Urban Tier district; Front parlor with fireplace plus a separate dining room; Sunny breakfast room with a wall of windows for natural light
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