Former Durham County Library – 311 E. Main Street
- $3,500,000
- 6,600 square feet
- Lot Size: ±0.66 acres / Zoning: DD-C
Mark Micol, Listing Broker
Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate
919-287-3048,
mark.micol@pickettsprouse.com
311 E. Main Street presents a rare opportunity to own a ±6,600 SF designated historic landmark in Downtown Durham!
Originally built in 1921 and designed by renowned library architect Edward L. Tilton, the former Durham County Library sits on 0.66 acres with 60 marked parking spaces—an uncommon asset in the city core.
The three-level building includes a ground level with seven offices, a conference room, kitchenette, and soaring 15’10” ceilings; a mezzanine level with two offices; and a lower level with five offices and two restrooms. With dual frontage on East Main and Liberty Streets, the site offers high visibility and DD-C zoning, supporting a variety of adaptive reuse possibilities such as office, event space, or restaurant. Historic tax credits may be available for qualified improvements. Listed at $3,500,000.
Learn more about this property at https://pickettsprouse.com/properties/853175
The Former Durham County Library is under protective covenants held by Preservation North Carolina. Please contact Dawn Williams at dwilliams@presnc.org or 919-832-3652 x221 to request a copy of these covenants.
