$1,300,000
PENDING $150K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $8,027/month

Total Views 7,838
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,451 Sq Ft
$238 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Welcome to 2550 Bittersweet Drive, a stunning custom-built home located in one of Durham's most desirable neighborhoods. This expansive residence offers over 5,200 square feet of beautifully designed living space ideal for both comfortable family living and elegant entertaining. Built in 2003, the home combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. From the moment you enter, you'll be greeted by a grand two-story foyer, gleaming hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generous island that opens into a cozy family room with a fireplace. The primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with a graciously sized bathroom and ample closet space, while the additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or multi-generational living. Downstairs, a finished walk-out basement adds even more living space with flexible living options.
Situated on a quiet street just minutes from Duke University, downtown Durham, and miles of nature trails, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and community. With a large backyard, mature landscaping, and plenty of room to grow, 2550 Bittersweet Drive is truly a rare find in today's market.

Listing Agent

Allison Zimmerman

Cooke Property License #247790 Listed on: 03/29/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Lucia Cooke

Cooke Property License #145321

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,007

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

  • Hillandale Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator

Community Details

  • Croasdaile Farm HOA, Phone Number (919) 383-5575
  • Built by Scott Daves
  • Croasdaile Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8136771650

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,007

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Builder Name: Scott Daves
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 73772
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-818-5641
  • Subdivision Name: Croasdaile Farm
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3721.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 435.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 435.0
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: Lower
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 9193835575
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 40.0
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3721.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1730.0
  • Other Equipment Generator: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 34412.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Foundation Details Combination: Yes
  • General Property Information Builder Name: Scott Daves
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1730.0
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Dry Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.79
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 480.0
  • 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
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 480.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34412.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 8136771650

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11006.68
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 188

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Hillandale

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $11,007 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2023 $10,336 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2022 $10,099 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2021 $10,052 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2020 $9,815 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2019 $9,815 $789,066 $209,855 $579,211
2018 $10,348 $762,870 $156,450 $606,420
2017 $10,272 $762,870 $156,450 $606,420
2016 $9,926 $762,870 $156,450 $606,420
2015 $11,345 $819,546 $167,888 $651,658
2014 $11,345 $819,546 $167,888 $651,658
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $1,300,000 -7.1% $238 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $1,400,000 -3.4% $257 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $266 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $419,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $603,000 New Conventional
Closed $85,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $650,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10085590

Doorify MLS

APN: 173163