As the expression goes, ''Life is short. Eat dessert first.'' You're in luck, as this delectable cottage is the house equivalent of the perfect cookie: Made with love and just a *tiny* bit salty. When whipping up a recipe like this, the first step is to assemble the ingredients: Start with one perfect location, add three bedrooms and two full baths, and toss in a liberal handful of charm. Fold in a copious amount of custom built-ins, new appliances, and hardwood floors. Set the new (induction) range to 350, and head outside with your preferred cold beverage to take in the backyard from the mini-pavilion, complete with ceiling fans. You'll be grateful for the solar panels and new windows throughout, which take a bite out of the power bill when it's baking like an oven outside. When the weather begins to cool, you'll cozy up to the new gas fireplace with hot cocoa and treat in hand. The cherry on top is the garden, currently bursting with fruits (actual cherries! plums!) and vegetables. And don't fret - if you decide to take a spontaneous beach trip to beat the heat, the irrigation system will make sure you come home to a healthy bounty. As any serious baker knows, Fat = Flavor, and this house is loaded with the latter. Pour a glass of milk and get ready to eat this one up!
Pending
$725,000
216 Northwood Cir, Durham, NC 27701
3beds
1,713sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$734,800 Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceCeiling fansHardwood floorsCustom built-insThree bedroomsNew appliancesPerfect location
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 17, 2025 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Alison J Domnas 919-260-4324,
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10115896

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,713
- Total interior livable area: 1,713 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,713
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 0832003077
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $423/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $362,439
- Annual tax amount: $5,055
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
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