NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3 Kara Place Durham, NC 27712

North Durham Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $449,000 - $501,958

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,788 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 15, 2025

Last sale price $445,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,993 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2025

Discover this beautifully updated 3-bedroom,2-bath home nestled within Durham city limits on a private 0.98 -acre cul-de-sac lot. Enjoy peaceful wooded views and near by access the Eno River and its scenic walking trails perfect for nature lovers who still want the convenience of city living.
Step inside to find a freshly painted home with new luxury vinyl plank flooring flowing throughout and elegant white quartz counter tops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas log fireplace. The floor to ceiling windows give lots of natural light creating a bright and inviting space.
The primary suite includes dual vanities and a generous walk-in closet, which offers comfort and functionality. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a large screened porch overlooking the wooded backyard-ideal for relaxing or entertaining guest. A 2 car carport provides convenient covered parking. You will find plenty of outside storage with the backyard shed and attached utility closet for your tools and equipment. Located just minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke University, and major highways. This home offers easy access to shops, dining and entertainment in addition its less than 30 minutes to RDU Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernard Thaxton

Thaxton Realty Group LLC License #316786 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Co-Listed By

Tamika Thaxton

Thaxton Realty Group LLC License #271799

Last Buyer's Agent

Arlyn Solorzano

Costello Real Estate & Investm License #330243

Costello Real Estate & Investm

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 42,689 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • Outside Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0814216940

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,976

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.98 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1982
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-791-6602
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1788.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Discover this beautifully updated 3-bedroom,2-bath home nestled within Durham city limits on a private 0.98 -acre cul-de-sac lot. Enjoy peaceful wooded views and near by access the Eno River and its scenic walking trails perfect for nature lovers who still want the convenience of city living. Step inside to find a freshly painted home with new luxury vinyl plank flooring flowing throughout and elegant white quartz counter tops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas log fireplace. The floor to ceiling windows give lots of natural light creating a bright and inviting space. The primary suite includes a dual vanities and a generous walk-in closet, which offers comfort and functionality. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a large screened porch overlooking the wooded backyard-ideal for relaxing or entertaining guest. A 2 car carport provides convenient covered parking. You will find plenty of outside storage with the backyard shed and attached utility closet for your tools and equipment. Located just minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke University, and major highways. This home offers easy access to shops, dining and entertainment in addition its less than 30 minutes to RDU Airport.
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1788.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 42689.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1788.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Foundation Details:Crawlspace: Yes
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.98
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Direct Access, Driveway, Outside
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Outside3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42689.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0814216940

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4976.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Hillandale

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Biddle John K and Biddle Sandra M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bernard Thaxton
Thaxton Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Arlyn Solorzano
Costello Real Estate & Investm
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$469,653

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$333,750
Outstanding Balance
$331,795
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,858
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in North Durham, NC

  • Dixie Hayman Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Cary

    Dixie Hayman

    Keller Williams Realty Cary

    (866) 826-1185

    43 Total Sales

    1 in North Durham

    $500,000 Price

    Dixie Hayman
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  • Jennifer Patterson Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Elite Realty

    Jennifer Patterson

    Keller Williams Elite Realty

    (984) 287-7749

    115 Total Sales

    8 in North Durham

    $425K - $1.4M Price Range

    Jennifer Patterson
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  • Edward Williams Real Estate Agent - Edge Realty

    Edward Williams

    Edge Realty

    (984) 287-8599

    37 Total Sales

    1 in North Durham

    $420,000 Price

    Edward Williams
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  • JT

    Jackie Tanner

    Responds Quickly

    Dwell Real Estate

    (984) 999-7695

    85 Total Sales

    1 in North Durham

    $395,000 Price

    Jackie Tanner
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  • Theresa Olson Real Estate Agent - Real Estate By Design

    Theresa Olson

    Real Estate By Design

    (984) 368-4892

    77 Total Sales

    1 in North Durham

    $540,000 Price

    Theresa Olson
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  • Ann Cavallito Real Estate Agent - Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

    Ann Cavallito

    Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

    (984) 363-8044

    21 Total Sales

    1 in North Durham

    $285,000 Price

    Ann Cavallito
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$445,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $333,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Sold $445,000 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $445,000 -- $249 / 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 $4,976 $501,927 $222,750 $279,177
2024 $3,828 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2023 $3,594 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2022 $3,512 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2021 $3,496 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2020 $3,413 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2019 $3,413 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2018 $2,955 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2017 $2,933 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2016 $2,834 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2015 $2,672 $193,057 $42,853 $150,204
2014 $2,672 $193,057 $42,853 $150,204
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BT

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Bernard Thaxton

    Thaxton Realty Group LLC

    (919) 796-5475

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Bernard Thaxton
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  • Tamika Thaxton Real Estate Agent - Thaxton Realty Group LLC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Tamika Thaxton

    Thaxton Realty Group LLC

    (919) 791-6602

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Tamika Thaxton
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  • AS

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Arlyn Solorzano

    Costello Real Estate & Investm

    (919) 800-8545

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Arlyn Solorzano
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10130635

Doorify MLS

APN: 177078

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27712 North Durham

3 Kara Place, Durham, NC

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