This property on Margaret Drive is a great example of what a higher budget buys in the area: a modern 2003 build with vaulted ceilings, a garage, and a fully fenced yard. It is significantly more expensive than 408 N Durham Avenue, but it also offers a third bedroom and a much more open, airy interior flow. While the home for sale has lovely historic details like crown molding that you won’t find in a newer build, it doesn’t have the functional upgrades like the primary suite with a dual-sink vanity seen here. The price difference is quite large, but it is justified by the additional square footage and modern amenities.

The home on Rogers Avenue represents a classic mid-century brick ranch, which often commands a higher price due to its durable construction and single-level floor plan. While the interior of that property appears somewhat dated, particularly in the kitchen, it offers a carport and a very flat lot just blocks from Main Street. In contrast, 408 N Durham Avenue provides more architectural character and a larger lot, though it lacks the covered parking found here. The price gap reflects the market’s preference for the brick ranch asset class over the smaller cottage style.

Comparing 408 N Durham Avenue to this home on Cotton Avenue highlights the choice between historic charm and modern convenience. This sold listing is a true single-story ranch built in 2004, featuring updated granite countertops and a more contemporary open layout. While the home for sale offers a unique colonial cottage feel with beautiful dentil molding, it is nearly 75 years older and has a more vertical layout with an upstairs bedroom. The higher price per square foot for the Cotton Avenue property is expected given its newer construction and the premium typically paid for true ranch-style living.