Discover a truly unique property offering the perfect blend of nature, privacy and modern convenience. Nestled on approximately 26 acres just minutes from Falls Lake and a short drive to RTP. This one-of-a-kind estate is ideal for horse lovers, homesteaders or anyone seeking peaceful country living close to the city. The property features three fenced and gated horse pastures, riding trails winding through mature hardwoods and a beautiful stocked pond. The newer barn includes three stalls plus a fully floored tack and feed room, ready for your animals or hobby farm needs. The one-owner home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a screened front porch overlooking the private, landscaped front yard and a fenced backyard with a spacious deck for relaxing or entertaining. The front yard is filled with native North Carolina plants and perennials, creating a colorful, low maintenance landscape. A custom-built chicken coop adds charm and function, perfect for those who appreciate a sustainable lifestyle. Additional highlights include a detached 2-car garage with workshop and a detached ADU. The Accessory Dwelling Unit was added in 2021 and is complete with full kitchen, living area, bedroom, bath and laundry hookup, ideal for guests, rental income or multigenerational living.
For sale
$849,900
5706 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC 27704
3beds
1,384sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1985
26 Acres Lot
$817,200 Zestimate®
$614/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened front porchNewer barnFull kitchenBeautiful stocked pondMature hardwoodsSpacious deckThree stalls
- 48 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 10:38am
Listed by:
Melissa Simpson 919-612-4492,
Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc.
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10129710
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,384
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,384
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Private Yard
- Pool features: Above Ground, Liner
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 26 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0862686294 / 0862682950
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $614/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $740,876
- Annual tax amount: $2,898
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
Estimated market value
$817,200
$776,000 - $858,000
$1,919/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,900+2024.7%$614/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10129710 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/1998 | Sold | $40,000$29/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,846 +39.6% | $740,876 +103.4% |
| 2024 | $2,039 +7.3% | $364,267 |
| 2023 | $1,900 +27.9% | $364,267 +107.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,855/mo
Principal & interest
$4048
Property taxes
$510
Home insurance
$297
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27704
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Neal MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 1/10Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Glenn
- 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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