1408 Shawnee St Rental

Available early to mid August. Whether you're commuting every day or working and playing in the middle of it all, this house is the perfect urban sanctuary. And, enjoy the benefits of a large solar array - predictable and very low monthly electricity bills!! Enjoy living in this friendly and fun neighborhood with a vibrant and diverse community. Just north and east of the buzz of downtown Durham, restaurants and nightlife (Carolina Theatre, DPAC, DBAP, restaurants, bars, and breweries) are within a 5-10 min walk. Also, adjacent to the house and neighborhood are walking/biking trails along the Ellerbe Creek through Duke Park and Northgate Park. The house is just 7 Minutes to Duke Hospital, and 10 minutes to Costco (just north of I-85) by car. Easy bus and bicycle access to downtown, for connections to Raleigh or Chapel Hill, and to the train station. And, well connected to I-85, I-885, and I-40, all within 5-10 minutes drive of the house. Set on a quiet street, this charmingly renovated house, has plenty of yard space for entertaining, playing, pets, and/or gardening, with a naturally shaded rear deck. You will have access to secure outdoor storage space for sporting/outdoor equipment, and off the street parking. The naturally well-lit ground floor with original hardwood floors includes an open living room, a convenient half bathroom, a modern kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances including a gas stove, and an adjacent dining room with vaulted ceiling. The generous downstairs main bedroom includes an ensuite double vanity bathroom (tub/shower) and large walk-in closet. The cozy carpeted upstairs includes another full bath with double vanity sink, two large bedrooms, each with built in storage in walk in closets, and a charming dormered bonus room ideal for a playroom, hobby room, library or office. Pets welcome with additional deposit. Yard maintenance can be provided with additional rent. Utilities are not included in the listed rate. Utility bill history/estimates available upon request. Solar array produces enough energy to cover nominal usage, and means monthly power bills are low and predictable. Hybrid and EV charging can be negotiated. Viewings available on request for seriously interested potential tenants.