The Durham Estate You've Been Waiting For 17+ Acres of Private Paradise Just Minutes from Downtown Durham! Inside photos coming soon! Rare opportunity alert! It is nearly impossible to find this much land--17.08 pristine acres--so close to everything Durham has to offer. Whether you are looking for a private family compound, a hobby farm, or a serene retreat, 5320 Cheek Rd delivers. The Home: This charming 1,300 sq. ft. residence is move-in ready and features a freshly updated bathroom and a layout that maximizes comfort. The Grounds: * Massive Front Yard: Provides an impressive setback from the road for ultimate curb appeal and privacy. Huge Fenced Backyard: Perfect for pets, play, or secure outdoor entertaining. Outbuildings: Multiple storage buildings are already in place, ideal for workshops, equipment, or hobbies. Enjoy the best of both worlds: the peace of a massive wooded estate and the proximity to Durham's world-class dining, DPAC, and shopping. Don't wait--acreage like this is a vanishing breed in the Triangle!
Pending
$650,000
5320 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
2beds
1,516sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
17.08 Acres Lot
$647,500 Zestimate®
$429/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ultimate curb appealFreshly updated bathroomMassive wooded estateHuge fenced backyardMassive front yardMultiple storage buildingsLayout that maximizes comfort
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
CJ Jones 919-670-0307,
Mark Spain Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10165963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,516
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,516
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Central Living Area
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 17.08 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 170062
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $429/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $632,332
- Annual tax amount: $4,258
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$647,500
$615,000 - $680,000
$1,789/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $650,000$429/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10165963 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+2066.7%$429/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10165963 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2010 | Sold | $30,000$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,451 +89.4% | $632,332 +189.9% |
| 2024 | $2,350 +6.5% | $218,136 |
| 2023 | $2,206 +19.7% | $218,136 |
| 2022 | $1,843 | $218,136 |
| 2021 | $1,843 +1.2% | $218,136 |
| 2020 | $1,821 | $218,136 |
| 2019 | $1,821 -8% | $218,136 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $1,980 -3.2% | $209,152 |
| 2017 | $2,046 +2.9% | $209,152 |
| 2016 | $1,988 | $209,152 +47.8% |
| 2015 | $1,988 +36.4% | $141,508 |
| 2014 | $1,457 | $141,508 |
| 2013 | -- | $141,508 |
| 2012 | -- | $141,508 |
| 2011 | $1,215 -31.1% | $141,508 -31.5% |
| 2010 | $1,762 +4.6% | $206,498 |
| 2009 | $1,684 | $206,498 |
| 2008 | $1,684 +44.4% | $206,498 +61% |
| 2007 | $1,166 0% | $128,272 0% |
| 2006 | $1,166 | $128,278 |
| 2005 | $1,166 +4.2% | $128,278 |
| 2004 | $1,119 | $128,278 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27704
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.3 mi
- 5/10Neal MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 1/10Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Neal
- High: Durham - Southern
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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