
Residential Land for Sale in Durham, North Carolina
430 Sowell St, Durham, NC 27701
Major Opportunity Alert for Builders, Developers & Investors in Durham's Federal Opportunity Zone Unlock rare potential with two adjoining parcels at 430 Sowell Street and 429 Lakeland Street (MLS #10127869), Zoning RU-5(2), nestled in the heart of Durham's most rapidly transforming neighborhood. Together, they present a prime redevelopment opportunity within a Federal Opportunity Zone, offering unbeatable positioning, flexibility, and growth potential. These adjoining properties, covering a corner-to-corner section, of a city block, lie in Durham's Urban Tier, qualifying for the Small Lot Option under city zoning, ideal for infill construction, small-lot single-family homes, townhouses, or a creative clustered site plan. With existing curb cuts, utilities at the street, and New Construction homes already completed next door and just 300 yards away, the comparables and momentum are strong. Verify options with Durham Planning Dept. Strategically located on the R. Kelly Bryant Bridge Trail, directly across from Burton Magnet Elementary School, and minutes from Downtown Durham, NCCU, and major redevelopment corridors-this area embodies the next wave of growth and community revitalization. Endless potential awaits: Redevelop, build out a multi-home collection, or update the existing residence for cash flow while finalizing plans. This pairing, 430 Sowell + 429 Lakeland, represents a turnkey entry point for small to mid-size builders and investors seeking immediate upside in one of Durham's most promising growth pockets.
Location
- Street address
- 430 Sowell St
- County
- Durham County
- Elevation
- 383 feet
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres6,970 sq ft
- Zoning
- RU-5(2)
- MLS #
- DMLS 10127865
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $323 - Prop-Smith Etna B Pl00031b-000075
Parcels
- 119057
Legal description
Prop-Smith Etna B Pl00031b-000075
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Vegetation
- Cleared, Grassed
- Features
- City Lot, Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot
Exterior
- Fencing
- Chain Link
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham - Burton | Elementary | — | — |
| Durham - Lowes Grove | Middle | — | — |
| Durham - Hillside | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Price drop | $450,000 | $100,000 -18.2% | DMLS |
| Oct 16, 2025 | New listing | $550,000 | — | DMLS |
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