''Tree at my window, window tree, My sash is lowered when night comes on: But let there never be curtain drawn Between you and me.'' ( Robert Frost ). Come experience living in this ''tree house'' in the magic Piney Mountain neighborhood. A multilevel home solidly built and lovingly maintained offers four bedrooms plus a study , LR, family room, three & a half baths, sunroom/dining room and kitchen w/dining. The back deck is perfect for outdoor living overlooking acres of woods with a walking trail to common area and creek....and birds! Location off Mt. Sinai Rd is close to Chapel Hill, Durham and Hillsborough ( and public & private schools and universities). Piney Mountain subdivision is absolutely beautiful , private but neighborly with a pond, walking trails and a gem of a playground hidden in the woods. AND for the hiking/biking enthusiasts access to Duke Trails is close by. Come visit and stay!
For sale
Price cut: $44K (8/15)
$925,000
5314 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705
4beds
3,211sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
1.36 Acres Lot
$900,600 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Back deckOverlooking acres of woodsWalking trailOutdoor living
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 08:49am
Listed by:
Michele Fallon,
West Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10096699

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
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Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,211
- Total interior livable area: 3,211 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,316
- Finished area below ground: 895
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Private, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 9691889202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder name: Clay Thomas
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Piney Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Pond Year Round, Trail(s)
- Services included: Insurance
- HOA fee: $500 annually
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $545,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,710
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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