One-level living in Penrith, convenient to RDU airport, RTP, I-40, and more. This home has been freshly painted and has updated lighting inside. There is a covered front porch leading in to the foyer with hardwoods. The sunken living room has built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace with brick surround. The galley-style kitchen has a sunny breakfast area and a new stainless steel stove and range hood. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey. There is a formal dining room. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Best feature of the house is the oversized screened porch overlooking the private backyard with large storage shed for gardening tools and supplies or a workshop space. There is another storage area against the back of the house. Fenced yard. Large, flat lot.
Sold for $415,000
Zestimate®
$415,000
5711 Lake Elton Rd, Durham, NC 27713
3beds
1,475sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
0.28 Acres Lot
$415,000 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$2,081 Estimated rent
Home value
$415,000
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Fenced yardCovered front porchFreshly paintedUpdated lighting insideSunny breakfast areaGalley-style kitchenLarge flat lot
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Listed by:
Lisa Ellis 919-606-1754,
Real Estate By Design
Bought with:
Johnny May, 333184
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10160822
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,475
- Total interior livable area: 1,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,475
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 155040
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Penrith
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,244
- Annual tax amount: $3,719
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $415,000$281/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$281/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+248.7%$281/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Price change | $2,100-8.7%$1/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,300+15%$2/sqft |
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| 1/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000+48.1%$1/sqft |
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| 3/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/23/2015 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 9/23/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 3/26/1997 | Sold | $119,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,720 +27% | $375,244 +78.7% |
| 2024 | $2,929 +6.5% | $209,950 |
| 2023 | $2,750 +2.3% | $209,950 |
| 2022 | $2,687 +0.5% | $209,950 |
| 2021 | $2,675 +2.4% | $209,950 |
| 2020 | $2,612 | $209,950 |
| 2019 | $2,612 | $209,950 +35% |
| 2018 | $2,612 +24.7% | $155,547 |
| 2017 | $2,094 +3.5% | $155,547 |
| 2016 | $2,024 | $155,547 -9% |
| 2015 | $2,024 -14.4% | $170,867 |
| 2014 | $2,365 | $170,867 |
| 2013 | -- | $170,867 |
| 2012 | -- | $170,867 |
| 2011 | $2,227 +0.4% | $170,867 |
| 2010 | $2,218 +4% | $170,867 |
| 2009 | $2,133 | $170,867 |
| 2008 | $2,133 +8.5% | $170,867 +22.8% |
| 2007 | $1,965 +1.4% | $139,173 |
| 2006 | $1,937 | $139,173 |
| 2005 | $1,937 +1.4% | $139,173 |
| 2004 | $1,911 | $139,173 |
| 2003 | -- | $139,173 |
| 2002 | $1,729 +16.6% | $139,173 +51.9% |
| 2000 | $1,484 | $91,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Penrith
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pearsontown ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Lowe's Grove MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Hillside HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Pearsontown 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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- North Carolina
- Durham County
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- 27713
- Penrith
- 5711 Lake Elton Rd
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