506 Mallard Avenue, Durham, NC, 27701

Open House Sat, Sep 26th 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Address

506 Mallard Avenue, Durham, NC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 475,000

Property Attributes

ID#10194923
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyDurham
CityDurham
NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
Zip27701
StyleBungalow, Craftsman
Year Built1920
Price$ 475,000
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1212
Lot Size0.24 Acres

Data Source:

Triangle MLS (TMLS)

Property Description

506 Mallard has a bit of a disappearing act going on. Walk out the front door and downtown Durham is right there. Step into the backyard and suddenly there are fireflies, birdsong, bistro lights, a tree swing, and enough leafy canopy to make the city feel considerably farther away than it is. That contrast is a big part of what makes this Cleveland Holloway bungalow so special. Inside, the living room makes an impression immediately, with 10-foot beadboard ceilings, beautiful heart pine floors, and room to really spread out. Those original details carry the history of the house, while thoughtful updates over the years have brought the kitchen and baths forward and tackled plenty of the practical stuff too, including a metal roof added in 2017, replacement windows, and HVAC replaced in 2020. The kitchen has plenty of room to cook without disappearing from the action, and from there it's an easy transition out to the large back deck and garden. And what a garden. Mature canopy keeps it remarkably shaded in summer, while native perennials and trees, a box elder with a swing, fire pit, vegetable garden, and multiple places to gather turn the backyard into much more than something nice to look at through a window. Set up a long table on the deck and watch the birds. String up a projector for movie night. Or do absolutely nothing beyond sitting under the trees for a while. Then leave the car parked behind the gate and head out on foot. Saturday morning at the Durham Farmers' Market. Dinner at Alley 26 or Pizzeria Toro. A show at DPAC. A library run. Drinks at Motorco, Fullsteam, or Ponysaurus. This is the version of downtown living where walking somewhere is genuinely part of daily life, but coming home doesn't feel particularly urban. Historic, beautifully cared for, and deeply connected to both its garden and its city, 506 Mallard sits on a particularly charming stretch of Mallard Avenue. It's a house that will be hard to say goodbye to and an awfully good one to come home to.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Durham - George Watts Elementary Elementary School	Durham - Brogden Middle Middle School	Durham - Riverside High High School

Price History
9/25/2026	Listed $475,000

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Central,Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling	Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump
Utilities	Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof	Metal
Appliances	Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked,Water Heater
Zoning	R-3
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Porch
Architectural Style	Bungalow,Craftsman
Construction Materials	Wood Siding
Year Built	1920
View	Neighborhood
Levels	One
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
County	Durham
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
HOA	false
Attached Garage	false
Subdivision Name	Not in a Subdivision
Garage Y/N	false
Total Rooms	4
Full Baths	2
Status	Active
Directions	Head North on Roxboro Street after exiting off NC-147. Turn right on Mallard, left on Queen, right on Mallard and home is on your right.
High School	Durham - Riverside High
City	Durham
Senior Community Y/N	false
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	10454
Elementary School	Durham - George Watts Elementary
Tax Annual Amount	4865.63
Middle/Junior High School	Durham - Brogden Middle
Structure Type	House,Site Built
Standard Status	Active

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Bathtub/Shower Combination,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Eat-in Kitchen,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Primary Downstairs,Shower Only,Smooth Ceilings,Stone Counters
Flooring	Hardwood,Tile
Fireplace Features	Living Room,See Remarks
Common Walls	No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Above Grade Finished Area	1212
Laundry Features	Inside,Laundry Closet,Main Level
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Baths	2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Fenced Yard,Fire Pit,Garden,Private Yard,Rain Barrel/Cistern(s),Rain Gutters
Fencing	Back Yard
Parking Features	Driveway,Enclosed,Gated,Parking Pad,Paved
Lot Features	Back Yard,City Lot,Garden,Hardwood Trees,Landscaped
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	0.24
Foundation Details	Permanent,Crawlspace
Building Area Total	1212
Lot Size Acres	0.24