
Residential Land for Sale in Durham, North Carolina
1018 Wells St, Durham, NC 27707
This is your chance! A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. This roughly quarter-acre lot sits right on Wells Street in the Morehead Hill Historic District, offering the same tree-lined charm and character as its surrounding streets, just moments from Forest Hills Park and downtown Durham. According to the Durham Planning Department, the zoning for 1018 Wells Street is RS-10 Urban Tier, which allows for single-family and duplex configurations. This is an ideal chance for someone looking to design a home that honors the character of Morehead Hill while creating something entirely their own. Bring your vision to one of Durham's most established and beloved addresses. If you've been looking for the right place to build in Durham, you may as well call off the search, because it doesn't get much better than this!
Location
- Street address
- 1018 Wells St
- County
- Durham County
- Zip code
- 27707
- Elevation
- 371 feet
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres10,890 sq ft
- Zoning
- RS-10
- MLS #
- DMLS 10181100
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,213
Parcels
- 115186
Legal description
PROP-HOOD G/WELLS ST LOTS /LT#04 GR PT PL:000010-000073
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Durham - Morehead Montessori | Elementary |
| Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Middle |
| Durham - Charles E Jordan SR High School | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 10, 2026 | Under contract | $250,000 | — | DMLS |
| July 18, 2026 | New listing | $250,000 | — | DMLS |










