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    • $425,000

    5502 Pelham Rd, Durham, NC 27713

    3beds
    1,580sqft
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    $2,766/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1971
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $413,800 Zestimate®
    $269/sqft
    $24/mo HOA

    What's special

    Functional kitchenAmple natural lightTastefully updated interiorSpacious family roomWelcoming entrywayComfortable living spacesExpansive fenced-in backyard
    This charming 3-bed 2-bath home in the desirable Parkwood neighborhood offers a tastefully updated interior, a spacious backyard, and a location that's hard to beat! Inside you'll find an abundance of character. A welcoming entryway leads to comfortable living spaces and a functional kitchen. The spacious family room receives ample natural light and features built-in cabinetry. The formal dining room provides a wonderful space for gathering, with a bright window overlooking the impressive backyard. The kitchen offers excellent functionality and features stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, three bedrooms provide privacy and comfort. Both full bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled, and the doors and windows have also been recently updated. Outside, the expansive fenced-in backyard offers plenty of room to garden, play, and entertain. With Parkwood Lake right across the street, approximately 100 acres of shared park space, playgrounds, and trails nearby, plus convenient access to RTP and RDU, this Parkwood gem has it all. Photos are virtually staged.
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    Listed by:

    Adam Lindsay 919-516-3000,

    RE/MAX EXECUTIVE,

    Daniel Donnelly 919-288-4663,

    RE/MAX EXECUTIVE

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10197551MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 158.62 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.33
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 131.4 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12.42 x 10.58
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 98.97 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.08
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 65.22 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8.33 x 7.83
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 52.64 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8.0 x 6.58
      Den
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 208.69 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15.75 x 13.25
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 100.84 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.42 x 8.83
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 90.38 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12.33 x 7.33
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 216.76 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17.58 x 12.33
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 114.2 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.42 x 10.0
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 46.04 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.58
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Exhaust Fan, Gas, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Convection Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Hall
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Smooth Ceilings
      • Flooring: Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,580
      • Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,580
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Inside Entrance
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.38 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Few Trees, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Private, Rectangular Lot, Hardwood Trees
      • Residential vegetation: Cleared
      Details
      • Parcel number: 153753
      • Zoning: R-10
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Brick Veneer
      • Foundation: Crawlspace
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1971

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fishing, Lake, Park, Playground, Pool, Street Lights, Sidewalks
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Parkwood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: None
      • HOA fee: $290 annually
      • HOA name: Parkwood Association
      • HOA phone: 919-544-2161
      Location
      • Region: Durham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $269/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $385,766
      • Annual tax amount: $3,920
      • Date on market: 10/9/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $413,800

        $393,000 - $434,000

        $2,104/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/9/2026Listed for sale$425,000+126.7%$269/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10197551 Report a problem
        11/1/2016Sold$187,500+4.7%$119/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/23/2016Listed for sale$179,000+38.8%$113/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Chapel Hill #2090928 Report a problem
        4/19/2013Sold$129,000-0.7%$82/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/26/2013Listed for sale$129,900-13.4%$82/sqft
        Source: Trammel Brothers Realtors #1875808 Report a problem
        2/19/2013Listing removed$1,195$1/sqft
        Source: Phoenix Realty of Wake County Inc #1856013 Report a problem
        9/22/2012Listed for rent$1,195+3.9%$1/sqft
        Source: Phoenix Realty of Wake County Inc #1856013 Report a problem
        9/10/2011Listing removed$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: Phoenix Realty of Wake County Inc #1798902 Report a problem
        8/20/2011Listed for rent$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: www.RTP123.com Report a problem
        7/30/2011Listing removed$150,000$95/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1767601 Report a problem
        5/6/2011Price change$150,000-5.7%$95/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1767601 Report a problem
        2/13/2011Listed for sale$159,000$101/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1767601 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,824 +45%$385,766 +104%
        2024$2,637 +6.5%$189,069
        2023$2,477 +2.3%$189,069
        2022$2,420 +0.5%$189,069
        2021$2,409 +2.4%$189,069
        2020$2,352 $189,069
        2019$2,352 $189,069 +23.1%
        2018$2,352 +13.7%$153,631
        2017$2,069 +3.5%$153,631
        2016$1,999 $153,631 +1.5%
        2015$1,999 -4.6%$151,352
        2014$2,095 $151,352
        2013-- $151,352
        2012-- $151,352
        2011$1,973 +0.4%$151,352
        2010$1,964 +4%$151,352
        2009$1,889 $151,352
        2008$1,889 +10.7%$151,352 +25.2%
        2007$1,707 +1.4%$120,876
        2006$1,683 $120,876
        2005$1,683 +1.4%$120,876
        2004$1,660 $120,876
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Parkwood

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Durham - Parkwood Elementary
        • Middle: Durham - Lowes Grove Middle
        • High: Durham - Hillside High

        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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