Looking for a well-designed house in a truly central Durham location? This one stands out immediately. The interior of this beauty has been carefully curated. The style lands in that rare space between classic and current. Thoughtful lighting choices, wallpaper accents, and trim work give each room a distinct personality. You'll find the same careful attention to detail in the practical spaces in this home: the mudroom is organized and sharp. The laundry room is a solid, functional laundry room that also happens to look really good, which is rarer than it should be. The layout is flexible: there's a first-floor bedroom and full bath, a sunroom filled with natural light, and a walk-through prep pantry connecting the kitchen and dining area. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a separate sitting area that works well as an office or reading space, plus there's a spacious loft that adds another fantastic living area. All of it clean, cared for, and well-maintained. Out back there's a thoughtfully laid-out composite deck with multiple seating areas, one shaded by a pergola, and a fire pit area that extends naturally into the fenced yard. Located deep within a one-way-in, one-way-out neighborhood and beside one of two cul-de-sacs, traffic stays local. This 58-home community includes sidewalks throughout, a lending library, dog park, common gathering spaces, and regular informal hangouts, along with a handful of organized neighborhood events throughout the year. Five minutes to Duke, ten to downtown Durham, and easy access to Chapel Hill and major commuting routes. Trailheads, parks, restaurants, shopping, and nearby swim and tennis clubs are all part of the daily radius.
Sold for $810,100
$810,100
1227 Birchbark Rd, Durham, NC 27705
5beds
3,299sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2019
0.25 Acres Lot
$809,900 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$4,358 Estimated rent
Home value
$809,900
$769,000 - $850,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2026 at 07:51am
Listed by:
Kelly Lowry 919-824-1182,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Kitty Stockton, 229324
Space Exchange Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10146443
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,299
- Total interior livable area: 3,299 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,299
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Other
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 223430
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement, Vertical Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Canterbury
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $82 monthly
- Amenities included: Dog Park
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Sold | $810,100+1.9%$246/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10146443 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Pending sale | $795,000$241/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10146443 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+61.7%$241/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10146443 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $491,500$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,092 +19.6% | $816,352 +68.3% |
| 2024 | $6,765 +6.5% | $484,955 |
| 2023 | $6,352 +2.3% | $484,955 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forest View ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Forest View
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Durham County
- Durham
- 27705
- 1227 Birchbark Rd