1608 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC
THE SHEPARD HOUSE: HISTORIC SCALE & UNBEATABLE VALUE. Now offered at an incredible $144/sq ft, this breathtaking 6-bedroom estate in the Fayetteville St District is a substantial investment opportunity or a rare find for a large family. Unlike typical 1920s builds, major systems are updated: over $30k in recent improvements includes new HVAC ductwork (2024), a 75-gallon water heater (11/2025), updated plumbing, and extensive roof work. The turnkey interior features a show-stopping grand double staircase, soaring ceilings, gleaming original hardwoods, modernized kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, and cozy gas fireplace. FLEXIBLE 6-BEDROOM LAYOUT: Ideal for growing families needing dedicated home offices and guest space, or as a high-yield rental targeting the NCCU student market (estimated gross rent $5k+/mo). Prime location just minutes from NCCU, Duke, and Downtown, and 5 blocks from the American Tobacco Trail. Private parking pad for 2-3 vehicles. Fenced yard provides safe space for kids and pets. Large laundry room with 2 washers/2 dryers conveys. Own a turnkey historic mansion for a fraction of local comps. Lender credit of $3,500 available.
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My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Stacy to sell my grandmother's home who had just recently passed away. Stacy was very knowledgeable and professional during our months working...
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10/26/2026 - amarastadler05
Five stars simply aren’t enough for Stacy - she deserves a billion. She came highly recommended and exceeded every expectation, working what felt like miracles at every step of the way. She...
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08/12/2026 - mhead75
Stacy helped us purchase our home on Ward Avenue and was a pleasure to work with throughout. She was attentive and responsive at every stage, and her knowledge of the Durham market is second to none....
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08/07/2026 - garrettjsullivan
The house we sold was 100 years old. Multiple road blocks happened with findings from an old survey and the inspection. There were tense times with the initial buyer and their realtor, Stacy...
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07/25/2026 - zuser20160420073516503
I started off with having Stacy sell land for me in Hurdle Mills, she went over and beyond to get this land sold. it took a while to get this sold, but put every thing she had to make a deal and get...
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05/11/2026 - dpokusa7
Stacy was the consummate professional during our entire engagement. I initially called her because she was highly recommended by my son and daughter in law, AS WELL as my daughter in law's parents. ...
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04/01/2026 - thealpins5
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