OFFER ACCEPTED - waiting on paperwork. Sometimes you walk into a home and just know it's a special one. This is one of those homes! A rare find located on 1 acre of a quiet street, this spacious Cape Cod offers so many options and with the ability to add your own touch, could be truly amazing! Enjoy a primary bedroom w ensuite on the main level and office space you would LOVE to work in! A cozy sitting room off the kitchen with a wood burning stove and second dining area. Open living room w/ gas fireplace and dining room with glass doors that open to an expansive deck perfect for entertaining large or intimate gatherings while overlooking a gorgeous private backyard paradise! There is even a cool barn that housed the owner's horse, Playboy, many years ago! This 5 bed/3 bath home also has additional rooms and another bath not included in the sq. footage due to ceiling heights. See floor plans for details. A large unfinished basement and workshop are accessible from inside or outside. Convenient to HVCC, walking trails, Duke, fabulous restaurants and downtown Durham. Home being sold as is. Move right in and bring a little love and vision to make this special home all yours!
Sold for $690,000 on 04/23/24
$690,000
3542 Hamstead Ct, Durham, NC 27707
5beds
3,136sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
1.01 Acres Lot
$698,000 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$3,367 Estimated rent
Home value
$698,000
$642,000 - $761,000
$3,367/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:14am
Listed by:
Elizabeth Ferrel 919-824-4525,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Kelsey Kearney, 328993
Allen Tate / Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10018675
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Dining L, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,136
- Total interior livable area: 3,136 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,136
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 220 x 200 x
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 0719899809
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Sunset Valley
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2024 | Sold | $690,000+2.2%$220/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10018675 | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Pending sale | $675,000$215/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10018675 | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000$215/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10018675 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,868 +18.3% | $692,838 +66.5% |
| 2024 | $5,806 +6.5% | $416,202 |
| 2023 | $5,452 +2.3% | $416,202 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hope Valley Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hope Valley ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Hope Valley
- 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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