Tucked onto a full acre just minutes from Duke University and the 15-501 corridor, this charming small home offers the rare combination of peaceful, rural surroundings with easy access to everything Durham and Orange County have to offer. Thoughtfully maintained and in excellent condition, the home lives comfortably with an inviting, well-cared-for interior that reflects pride of ownership throughout. The setting is the true standout. Surrounded by open space and mature landscape, the property provides privacy, flexibility, and room to breathe--whether you envision quiet mornings on the porch, space for gardening, or simply enjoying a slower pace at the end of the day.
For sale
Price cut: $21K (4/22)
$279,000
6026 Willett Rd, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
980sqft
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Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1996
1 Acres Lot
$258,400 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Space for gardeningInviting well-cared-for interiorPeaceful rural surroundings
- 53 days |
- 1,128 |
- 72 |
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Listed by:
Allison Zimmerman 919-818-5641,
Cooke Property,
Lucia Cooke 919-225-3181,
Cooke Property
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10157401
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 980
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0803169008
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Septic Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $96,300
- Annual tax amount: $698
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
Estimated market value
$258,400
$243,000 - $274,000
$1,681/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $279,000-7%$285/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000$306/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843 +87.4% | $96,300 +212.7% |
| 2024 | $450 +2.5% | $30,800 |
| 2023 | $439 +0.1% | $30,800 |
| 2022 | $438 +1.9% | $30,800 |
| 2021 | $430 -4% | $30,800 |
| 2020 | $448 | $30,800 |
| 2018 | $448 +3.4% | $30,800 |
| 2017 | $434 +7.4% | $30,800 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $404 | $30,017 |
| 2015 | $404 | $30,017 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27705
Getting around
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No Nearby TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10River Park ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 6 mi
- 5/10Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - River Park
- Middle: Orange - Orange
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge
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
- Orange County
- Durham
- 27705
- 6026 Willett Rd




