$990,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,223 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in the desirable Hope Valley Country Club neighborhood, this spacious ranch-style home at 2801 Chelsea Circle blends mid-century design with modern living. Built in 1955, the home features a generously sized living room, highlighted by the charming gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the pristine front yard landscaping. This home's location provides everything you're looking for, positioned a stone's throw from the Hole 12 and 16 on the renowned Donald Ross Golf Course and just .75 of a mile to the Club House. The beautiful double door entryway welcomes you in, with ample spaces that can be customized to your specific needs. Whether you like to entertain, host family throughout the year or want a library of your own, the living room, family room and sunroom give you the opportunity to have it all. The kitchen is waiting for your personal touch and has copious storage options with two pantries and ceiling height cabinets throughout. The sunroom seamlessly transitions to the backyard, creating the feel of al-fresco dining or quiet relaxation no matter the season. If privacy is paramount, you will appreciate the fully fenced backyard and lush foliage that creates your own outdoor retreat. With four bedrooms, there is plenty of opportunity for a work from home office or a guest room with ensuite bath.This home is a true gem in one of Durham's most sought-after neighborhood and provides one-level living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelsey Kearney

Allen Tate / Durham License #328993 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Allen Tate / Durham

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Lawson

Keller Williams Elite Realty License #269343

Keller Williams Elite Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 3,223 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Schools

  • Murray Massenburg Elementary School
  • Githens Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124518

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,674

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3223.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3223.0
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • Foundation Details PillarPostPier: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 31363.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.72
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 5.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 3.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Jordan
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 124518

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7673.99
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 01-02

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Henderson Kearney Philip
Bought by
Bell Elizabeth M and Bell Corey
Seller's Agent
Kelsey Kearney
Allen Tate / Durham
Buyer's Agent
Brian Lawson
Keller Williams Elite Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.71%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$997,913

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,913
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.52%
Original Mortgage
$792,000
Outstanding Balance
$789,902
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,011

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2024
Sold by
Marital Trust Established Under The Last and Henderson Kearney Philip
Bought by
Henderson Kearney Philip

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Kearney Philip Henderson and Kearney Connie W
Bought by
Kearney Philip Henderson and Kearney Connie W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1999
Sold by
Elizabeth Fuller S B and Bacon Sumner Bacon
Bought by
Kearney Philip Henderson and Kearney Connie W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $990,000 Heritage Title
Warranty Deed $990,000 Heritage Title
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $265,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $792,000 New Conventional
Closed $792,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $294,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $212,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $990,000 -5.7% $307 / Sq Ft
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $326 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,674 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2023 $7,206 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2022 $7,041 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2021 $7,008 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2020 $6,843 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2019 $6,843 $550,146 $171,900 $378,246
2018 $6,284 $463,221 $107,250 $355,971
2017 $6,237 $463,221 $107,250 $355,971
2016 $6,027 $463,221 $107,250 $355,971
2015 $7,041 $508,629 $113,993 $394,636
2014 $7,041 $508,629 $113,993 $394,636
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10074745

Doorify MLS

APN: 124518