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    Building Photo - Charming Mid-Century Home with Covered Carport and Modern Updates
  • Building Photo - Charming Mid-Century Home with Covered Carport and Modern Updates
    Building Photo - Charming Mid-Century Home with Covered Carport and Modern Updates
$1,680 / Month

1212 W Murray Ave

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Durham, NC 27704

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  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    1,045 sq ft

1212 W Murray Ave
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About This Home

$1,680 deposit

Application pending Showings scheduled by email only! Contact Rachel at rachelm@acorn- to secure a showing today! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained mid-century ranch, perfectly blending classic charm with modern comfort. The home features a bright, open living area with with a chef's kitchen & state of the art appliances and a double oven. Inside, you’ll find beautifully renovated rooms, updated fixtures, and natural light throughout. Outside, you’ll love the convenience of a covered carport and a spacious private backyard. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home has convenient access to 85 and many options for shopping, dining, and local attractions. Duke University and downtown Durham are both less than 10min away for an easy commute. Grad students welcome! Short term lease option available (Spring 2026) Minimum credit score of 650+ and income must exceed 3x the rent to qualify. Showings must be scheduled by email. Offered by Acorn + Oak Property Management, www.acorn- Rachel McLaughlin, Realtor, rachelm@acorn-

Unique Features

  • Stainless Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Oven and Stove
  • Stainless Steel Refrigerator

1212 W Murray Ave is a house located in Durham County and the 27704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Durham Public School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,680

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Acorn + Oak Property Management | Acorn + Oak Property Management
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Duke Homestead is a wooded area between Guess Road and Duke Street less than five miles from the heart of Durham. The neighborhood is largely residential with affordable apartments, single-family homes, and townhouses for rent. Family-friendly attractions like Whippoorwill Park, Warren Creek Trail, and Duke Homestead Museum provide outdoor recreation and entertainment. A few restaurants and stores are situated inside Duke Homestead, but more shopping and dining choice are situated outside of the neighborhood at plazas and malls like Northgate Mall. Apart from shopping, more amenities in proximity to the neighborhood include resort-like golf courses, parks, and trails along Ellerbe Creek.

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Amenities
  • Stainless Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Oven and Stove
  • Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Duke University
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
N.C. Central Univ.
Drive: 12 min 5.1 mi
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
UNC-Chapel Hill
Drive: 24 min 14.0 mi
1212 W Murray Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Duke University. It is also near N.C. Central Univ. and Durham Tech. Comm. Coll..
Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
383 Students
Nearby
Glenn Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
563 Students
Attendance Zone
Brogden Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Riverside High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,812 Students
Attendance Zone
Liberty Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
295 Students
Nearby
Immaculata Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
523 Students
Nearby
Tabernacle Of Life Chr. School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
5 Students
Nearby
Durham Nativity School
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
38 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
17 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1212 W Murray Ave is near Raleigh-Durham International, located 15.7 miles or 25 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Durham Amtrak Station
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Cary Station
Drive: 31 min 22.8 mi
Raleigh Union Station
Drive: 38 min 27.6 mi
Burlington Station
Drive: 41 min 32.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Raleigh-Durham International
 Drive: 25 min 15.7 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1212 W Murray Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
North Pointe Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
North Pointe Shops & Suites
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Northgate Crossing
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
1212 W Murray Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Duke Gardens
 Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
The Mountains to the Sea Trail
 Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Duke Lemur Center
 Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
 Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi
1212 W Murray Ave has 5 parks within 8.3 miles, including North Carolina Museum of Life and Science, Duke Gardens, and The Mountains to the Sea Trail.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Duke Regional Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
1212 W Murray Ave is 1.3 miles from Duke Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including North Carolina Specialty Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Bragg Johnsonville
Drive: 102 min 74.9 mi
Pope Army Airfield
Drive: 103 min 80.6 mi
Fort Bragg Manchester
Drive: 109 min 84.0 mi
1212 W Murray Ave has 3 military bases within 84.0 miles, the nearest is Fort Bragg Johnsonville which is 74.9 miles away and a 102 minute drive.

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