NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2545 Bittersweet Dr Durham, NC 27705

Croasdaile Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,190,000 - $1,207,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,171 Sq Ft
$287/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 10, 2026

Last sale price $1,200,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $7,510 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of March 2026

Gracefully sited atop a gentle rise, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath transitional home in sought-after Croasdaile Farm truly has it all. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light create an inviting, airy feel throughout. The updated kitchen features a gas cooktop, double ovens, granite countertops, breakfast bar, and a generously sized pantry, and opens seamlessly to the family and living rooms—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A beautiful formal dining room adds timeless elegance. The spacious 1st floor primary suite offers a spa-like bath and an oversized walk-in closet. Another main-level bedroom with full bath is perfect for in-laws, guests, or a home office. Upstairs includes three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room and attic space. Beautiful screened-in porch plus covered front porch and patio area Three-car garage. Beautifully landscaped lot. Prime location close to Croasdaile Country Club, Duke University, RTP, shopping, Downtown Durham... and the real ''Bull Durham'' athletic park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Richter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #171418 Listed on: 02/04/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Dean

Inhabit Real Estate License #240288

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,207

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 34,412 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Property is zoned PDR

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 4,171 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Hillandale Elementary School
  • Carrington Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 173171

Community Details

Overview

  • Croasdaile Farm HOA, Phone Number (919) 383-5575
  • Croasdaile Farm Subdivision
  • Pond Year Round

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,207

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.79 Acres

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2005
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Subdivision Name: Croasdaile Farm
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4171.0
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional, Transitional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Den2: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Gracefully sited atop a gentle rise, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath transitional home in sought-after Croasdaile Farm truly has it all. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light create an inviting, airy feel throughout. The updated kitchen features a gas cooktop, double ovens, granite countertops, breakfast bar, and a generously sized pantry, and opens seamlessly to the family and living rooms—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A beautiful formal dining room adds timeless elegance. The spacious 1st floor primary suite offers a spa-like bath and an oversized walk-in closet. Another main-level bedroom with full bath is perfect for in-laws, guests, or a home office. Upstairs includes three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a large bonus room and walk-in attic space. Beautiful screened-in porch plus covered front porch and patio area Three-car garage. Beautifully landscaped lot. Roof is only 4 yrs old! Prime location close to Croasdaile Country Club, Duke University, RTP, shopping, Downtown Durham... and the real ''Bull Durham'' athletic park.
  • Pool Features Swimming Pool ComFee: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 919-383-5575
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Other Equipment Irrigation Equipment: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 4171.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 34412.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 4171.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.79
  • Construction Type: Brick, HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:HardiPlank Type: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 504.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Croasdaile Farm HOA
  • Phone: 919-383-5575
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Croasdaile Farm HOA
  • Association Amenities:Trail(s): Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pond Year Round: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 504.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Riverside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PDR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34412.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 173171

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11206.77
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 196

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Hillandale

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2026
Closed on
Mar 2, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Richter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Liz Dean
Inhabit Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$1,199,115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$885
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.22%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
0.0609%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 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
$160,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
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
$607,500
Interest Rate
0.0385%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
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
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0612%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
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
$215,000
Interest Rate
0.0562%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
$1,200,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$680,000 None Available
$707,500 None Available
$820,000 None Available
$209,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Closed $160,000
Previous Owner $607,500
Previous Owner $380,000
Previous Owner $241,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $416,000
Previous Owner $225,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $239,000
Previous Owner $215,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/10/2026 03/10/26 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
02/08/2026 02/08/26 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $288 / 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 $11,207 $1,130,512 $268,500 $862,012
2024 $9,573 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2023 $8,990 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2022 $8,784 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2021 $8,743 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2020 $8,537 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2019 $8,537 $686,297 $210,090 $476,207
2018 $9,116 $671,992 $156,712 $515,280
2017 $9,048 $671,992 $156,712 $515,280
2016 $8,743 $739,348 $156,712 $582,636
2015 $9,650 $697,067 $168,435 $528,632
2014 $9,650 $697,067 $168,435 $528,632
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Richter

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Susan Richter

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (919) 451-4663

    5 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Susan Richter
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  • Liz Dean

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Liz Dean

    Inhabit Real Estate

    (919) 451-3696

    7 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Liz Dean
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10144454

Doorify MLS

APN: 173171

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 Croasdaile

2545 Bittersweet Dr, Durham, NC

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