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Piper Street Development | Investment Overview

Prime Location
Established Neighborhood
Exceptional Access
Aerial view of the Piper Street homes
607–619 Piper Street Durham, NC
3Bedrooms
2.5Bathrooms
$375,000Target Home Price
9 MonthsProject Target
607–619 Piper Street, Durham, NC

Piper Street Assemblage

Prime Durham Location

Near major hospitals, top schools, shopping, and I-85 access

Flexible Development Opportunity

Six-parcel assemblage including flag-lots with access roads

Established Neighborhood

Surrounded by stable residential community and amenities

Exceptional Access & Connectivity

Quick access to I-85, US-501, and major destinations

Plan Highlights

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Loft / Flex Space
  • Laundry Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Multiple Balconies (Covered)
  • Covered Patio (Outdoor Living)
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DURHAM, NC

619A PIPER STREET

619A Piper Street floor plans
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

GARAGEPWDR RM.BLINDS36" COOKTOPSHELVESPANTRYDININGKITCHENREF.LIVING ROOMELECTRIC FIREPLACECOVERED PATIO

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

BALCONY 1BEDROOM 3BATHROOM 3BEDROOM 2SHOWERMASTER BATHCL.CHASEROD & SHELFWALK-IN CLOSETLAUNDRYLOFTBALCONY 2 COVEREDMASTER BEDROOMBALCONY 3

PLAN HIGHLIGHTS

Car GarageNo HOA FeesPrivate DrivewayBalcony
Prime Location  |  Established Neighborhood  |  Exceptional Access

607–619 Piper Street, Durham, NC

Map of 607–619 Piper Street and nearby destinations
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  • Holt Elementary Language Academy
    0.6 miles | 3 min
  • Duke Regional Hospital
    1.5 miles | 4 min
  • North Roxboro Street (US-501)
    1.4 miles | 4 min
  • North Carolina Specialty Hospital
    1.8 miles | 5 min
  • Oxford Commons Shopping Center
    1.9 miles | 6 min
  • Interstate 85
    2.8 miles | 6 min
  • North Duke Crossing Shopping Center
    2.6 miles | 7 min
Piper Street Development | Investment Overview

Where Investor Money Goes

The development budget below is based on sample construction cost template, with an assumed selling price of $375,000 per single-family home.

Projected Home Sale Price$375,000
Estimated Development Cost$300,100
Projected Profit per Home$74,900
Projected Profit Margin20.0%
1. Development Cost Allocation
Total sample budget$300,100per home
Development categoryBudgetAllocation
Total development investment$300,100100%

Illustrative estimates before additional unbudgeted costs and taxes. Profit is project surplus, not an investor distribution or guaranteed return.
Category allocations follow the previously prepared sample cost model. The original cost sheet's stated $294,100 total was $6,000 below the recalculated $300,100 budget.

Piper Street Collection

New-Construction Market Comparison

617 Piper Street, Durham, NC | Zillow-referenced listing & sale data | October 2026

Target Home Price$375,0001,200 SF | $312.50/SF
Selected Asking Range$350K – $400K3 newer marketed properties
Selected Sold Range$290K – $427K4 completed new-home sales
Price PositionBase CaseWithin observed comparison range
01 New Homes Advertised for Sale
AddressBuiltHome SFLot SFAsking$/SF
592 Hemlock Ave20261,2005,227$350,000$292
612 Hemlock Ave20261,2004,791$352,400$294
2530 Wilson St20261,191~17,424$399,999$336
02 Completed Sales | Built After 2022
AddressBuiltHome SFSold$/SFSold Date
913B Grant St20251,190$290,000$244Dec 2025
1420A Maplewood Dr20231,200$319,000$266Jan 2024
2816 Cascadilla St20251,200$422,500$352Jun 2025
3003 Banner St20251,200$427,000$356Nov 2025

03 Asking vs. Closed Sales

Selected properties | USD thousands

(A) Asking(S) SoldEmpire TargetNot all within a verified 3-mile radius
04 Price Positioning

Investor Takeaway

Target is above lower-priced new listings, below premium sold infill examples. Lot, access and finish adjustments remain necessary.

Downside$325K
Conservative$350K
Base Case$375K
Upside$400K

Sources: user-supplied Zillow links and comparison figures; prices reflect previously captured listing information. Asking prices are not closed sales. Distance from Piper Street, current status, sale details and lot/access adjustments require verification.
Illustrative market analysis • Not an appraisal

Piper Street Development

Project Execution Roadmap

9-Month Project Timeline  ·  2 Complete  ·  2 In Progress  ·  2 Upcoming

01
Complete

01 — Pre-Launch

Site control, feasibility, preliminary plans, budget estimates and market comparables.

02
In Progress

02 — Investor Formation

LLC formation, operating agreement, legal and tax structuring.

03
In Progress

03 — Capital Raise

Investor deck, offering documents, subscriptions and investor commitments.

04
In Progress

04 — Acquisition & Financing

Property transfer, title, construction lending and insurance.

05
Upcoming

05 — Development & Construction

Entitlements, sitework, utilities, vertical construction and project reporting.

06
Upcoming

06 — Sales & Exit

Home sales, lender repayment, investor distributions and wind-down.

9-Month Execution Schedule

Illustrative schedule from project launch to exit. Workstreams may overlap.

Current Execution Focus Capital Raise & Acquisition / Financing

Progressing investment commitments and financing arrangements while preparing for site development and construction.

2. Development Budget by Construction Milestone

9-Month Project Execution

Six major lifecycle phases, with planning, financing and construction workstreams overlapping.

Months 1–2

Design & Planning

Land acquisition, site planning, house design, engineering and utility planning.

Months 2–3

Permitting & Site Preparation

Permits, clearing, grading, foundation preparation and site logistics.

Months 3–4

Structural Construction

Framing, foundation progression, electrical, plumbing and mechanical rough-ins.

Months 4–6

Exterior & Interior Build-Out

Roofing, siding, windows, doors, drywall, cabinets, countertops and HVAC installation.

Months 6–7

Interior Finishes

Painting, flooring, stairs, backsplash and remaining interior finishes.

Months 7–9

Finalization, Sales & Exit

Cleanup, landscaping, final inspections, home closing, lender repayment and investor distributions.

The nine-month period is a target project schedule. Actual timing depends on permits, utility readiness, construction and buyer closing.

Risk Mitigation Strategy

Piper Street Development | Durham, North Carolina

Sale Price$375,000
Development Budget$300,100
Project Target9 Months

01Sales & Market

High
Mitigation Actions

Validate pricing against recent comparable home sales. Begin pre-sale marketing before completion and evaluate offers early to reduce holding costs.

02Construction Cost Overruns

High
Mitigation Actions

Obtain fixed-price subcontractor bids where practical; negotiate bulk material purchases, approve changes before execution and establish a 5–10% contingency.

03Permitting & Schedule

Medium
Mitigation Actions

Finalize engineering and permit submissions early. Track milestones, conduct weekly subcontractor reviews and maintain a 30–60-day schedule buffer.

04Financing & Liquidity

High
Mitigation Actions

Obtain construction loan commitments, maintain sufficient working capital, use a draw schedule and hold reserves for unexpected funding delays.

05Site & Utilities

Medium
Mitigation Actions

Complete soil evaluations, confirm utility capacity and availability, review drainage and access, and price sitework before mobilization.

06Investor & Exit

Medium
Mitigation Actions

Document the investor distribution waterfall, provide monthly progress and financial reporting, establish exit procedures and disclose potential capital shortfalls.

Risk Governance

  • Monthly budget-to-actual reporting
  • Milestone-based controls
  • Defined investor communications and exit procedures

Proposed risk controls for investor discussion. Ratings are preliminary; mitigations are not represented as completed or guaranteed.

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