NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 Galax Ln Durham, NC 27703

South Durham Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $457,000 - $521,609

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,898 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2022

Last sale price $452,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,134 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2022

Nestled on a wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac is a peaceful home with all the space you are looking for. Entertain in the living room with wood burning fireplace or relax in the family room leading out to the deck and fenced back yard. Head down to the basement with large bedroom, full bath, rec room with built-ins, and separate entrance. All this with 4 bedrooms up, AT&T fiber, workshop and only 7 miles to RTP. Neighborhood pool, tennis, basketball, athletic field, playground, and walking trails!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Tassa

Flex Realty License #313164 Listed on: 06/25/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Russell

Coldwell Banker HPW License #180926

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,136

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 13,809 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $37 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Workshop
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Bethesda Elementary School
  • Lowes Grove Middle School
  • Hillside High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

Overview

  • Lumina Community Mgmt. Association
  • Stirrup Creek Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,136

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

HOA Fees

$37 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1986
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Stirrup Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2224.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 360.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 476.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 836.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 175' x 78' x 80' x 133' x 39' arc length
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: B
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Other Equipment Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Nestled on a wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac is a peaceful home with all the space you are looking for. Entertain in the living room with wood burning fireplace or relax in the family room leading out to the deck and fenced back yard. Head down to the basement with large bedroom, full bath, rec room with built-ins, and separate entrance. All this with 4 bedrooms up, AT&T fiber, workshop and only 7 miles to RTP. Neighborhood pool, tennis, basketball, athletic field, playground, and walking trails!
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Room Types Workshop2: Yes
  • Room Types Recreation Room3: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Basement Workshop3: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2224.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 674.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 13808.52
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.317
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 2898.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Block, Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Workshop
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 674.0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Block: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Playground, Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Playground3: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Tennis Court(s)3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Pool
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 440.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Lumina Community Mgmt.
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Lumina Community Mgmt.
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Trail(s): Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 440.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Hillside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lowes Grove

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 175' x 78' x 80' x 133' x 39' arc length
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13808.52
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3136.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Bethesda

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2022
Closed on
Jul 23, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Tassa
Flex Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Russell
Coldwell Banker HPW
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$452,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
1.57%
Current Estimated Value
$486,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.86%
Original Mortgage
$311,880
Interest Rate
0.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$452,000 None Listed On Document
$352,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $311,880
Previous Owner $313,600
Previous Owner $143,370
Previous Owner $72,200
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $452,000 -- --
07/28/2022 07/28/22 Sold $452,000 +1.6% $156 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $445,000 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,466 $551,400 $148,500 $402,900
2024 $3,434 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2023 $3,225 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2022 $3,151 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2021 $3,136 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2020 $3,062 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2019 $3,062 $246,194 $39,450 $206,744
2018 $3,186 $234,849 $29,587 $205,262
2017 $3,162 $234,849 $29,587 $205,262
2016 $3,056 $234,849 $29,587 $205,262
2015 $3,155 $227,916 $32,332 $195,584
2014 -- $227,916 $32,332 $195,584
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Tassa

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    John Tassa

    Flex Realty

    (720) 427-7163

    5 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    John Tassa
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  • Paul Russell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Paul Russell

    Coldwell Banker HPW

    (919) 801-4959

    2 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Paul Russell
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2458107

Doorify MLS

APN: 157449

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27703 South Durham

121 Galax Ln, Durham, NC

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