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$1,950 / Month

1908 Ruffin St

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Durham, NC 27704

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    3

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  • Square Feet

    1,151 sq ft

1908 Ruffin St
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About This Home

$1,950 deposit

Discover the allure of this adorable fully renovated 3-bedroom cottage nestled in the delightful Northgate Park neighborhood. Stepping through the front door, you'll be greeted by the warmth of hardwood floors and the cozy ambiance of a masonry fireplace, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere. This property seamlessly blends style and functionality, offering a perfect blend of modern amenities and classic charm. Whether you're entertaining guests in the well-appointed kitchen, basking in the natural light filtering through the large windows, or enjoying the comfort of the spacious bedrooms, this home is designed to cater to your every need. A short walk takes you to Northgate Park, Dog Park, and the Ellerbe Creek Trail, while easy access to Duke University and Downtown Durham ensures you're at the heart of all the city has to offer. Pets with approval and appropriate deposits allowed. Minimum 650 or above with income 3x market rent required of approval. Offered by Acorn + Oak property management contact Cheyenne at cheyenne@acorn- for more information and to schedule a showing.

1908 Ruffin St is a house located in Durham County and the 27704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Durham Public School District attendance zone.

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House Features

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Contact

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Neighborhood

Northgate is directly north of Downtown Durham, adjacent to Northgate Mall. This neighborhood is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all of Durham's amazing destinations: Rock Quarry Park is directly north, Beaver Marsh Preserve is on the southeast side, Duke Regional Hospital is to the north, Duke University is a few blocks southwest, and the Museum of Life and Science is in the neighborhood off Murray Avenue.

At the heart of the neighborhood, Northgate Park is located along Ellerbee Creek. It offers hiking trails and access to the greenway, a playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a dog park. Nearby Durham County Stadium hosts a variety of events, including Shaw University football games, carnivals, concerts, auto shows, and more. In addition to Northgate Mall, shoppers will appreciate a wide selection of shops and restaurants along Roxboro Street.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Duke University
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
N.C. Central Univ.
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
UNC-Chapel Hill
Drive: 24 min 14.3 mi
1908 Ruffin St is within 8 minutes or 3.2 miles from Duke University. It is also near N.C. Central Univ. and Durham Tech. Comm. Coll..
Schools
Holt Elementary Language Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
School for Creative Studies
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Attendance Zone
Brogden Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
City Of Medicine Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Liberty Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Immaculata Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Tabernacle Of Life Chr. School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Durham Nativity School
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

1908 Ruffin St is near Raleigh-Durham International, located 15.2 miles or 24 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Durham Amtrak Station
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Cary Station
Drive: 30 min 22.3 mi
Raleigh Union Station
Drive: 37 min 27.0 mi
Burlington Station
Drive: 41 min 32.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Raleigh-Durham International
 Drive: 24 min 15.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1908 Ruffin St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Northgate Crossing
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Murdock Shopping Center
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Northgate Mall
Walk: 26 min 1.4 mi
1908 Ruffin St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 26-minute walk. 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
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Duke Gardens
 Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
The Mountains to the Sea Trail
 Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Duke Lemur Center
 Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
 Drive: 15 min 8.6 mi
1908 Ruffin St has 5 parks within 8.6 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: 4 min 1.6 mi
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
1908 Ruffin St is 1.6 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: 101 min 74.4 mi
Pope Army Airfield
Drive: 102 min 80.1 mi
1908 Ruffin St is 74.4 miles from Fort Bragg Johnsonville, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pope Army Airfield.

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