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Sold for $415,000
  • $415,000

    5300 Kerley Rd, Durham, NC 27705

    2beds
    1,333sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1949
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $425,700 Zestimate®
    $311/sqft
    $1,981 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $425,700

    $404,000 - $447,000

    $1,981/mo

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    What's special

    Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you. Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away. Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026). Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!

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    Listed by:

    Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough 919-606-1197,

    Inhabit Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Tiffany Williamson, 279179

    Navigate Realty

    Eric Miller, 339164

    Navigate Realty

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10160765MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,333
    • Total interior livable area: 1,333 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,333
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
    • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard, Gate, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    • Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Native Plants, Partially Cleared
    Details
    • Parcel number: 137850
    • Zoning: R-20
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • HardiPlank Type
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Durham
    • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/29/2026Sold$415,000-2.4%$311/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10160765 Report a problem
    4/23/2026Pending sale$425,000$319/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10160765 Report a problem
    4/17/2026Listed for sale$425,000+97.7%$319/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10160765 Report a problem
    8/10/2016Sold$215,000$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,465 +22.1%$353,801 +74.9%
    2024$2,019 +5.8%$202,342
    2023$1,909 +18.2%$202,342
    2022$1,614 $202,342
    2021$1,614 +1.3%$202,342
    2020$1,594 $202,342
    2019$1,594 -9.1%$202,342 +34.8%
    2018$1,753 +21.5%$150,109
    2017$1,443 +62.5%$150,109 +70.5%
    2016$888 $88,042 +6.1%
    2015$888 +0.9%$82,993
    2014$880 $82,993
    2013-- $82,993
    2012-- $82,993
    2011$693 +2.5%$82,993
    2010$677 +5.1%$82,993
    2009$644 $82,993
    2008$644 -8.4%$82,993 +3.6%
    2007$702 +0.6%$80,135
    2006$698 $80,135
    2005$698 +1.9%$80,135
    2004$685 $80,135
    2003-- $80,135
    2002$624 +61.5%$80,135 +103.4%
    2000$387 $39,400

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27705

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - Forest View Elementary
    • 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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