$2,825,000
$600K PRICE DROP

488 Colvard Farms Rd Durham, NC 27713

Estimated payment $16,163/month

Total Views 19,863
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,464 Sq Ft
$517 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Home Theater
  • Gated Community
  • Barn
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Beautiful Colvard Farm's Home that Compliments its Gated 3 acre Homesite. 488 Colvard Farms Road is a very private 3-acre wooded estate that combines its transitional architecture with modern comforts. This comfortable haven is part of the gated community of Colvard Farms Estates, offering both privacy and exclusivity. This home boasts nearly 5500 square feet of living space with an additional unfinished 1390 square feet that can yield a 2nd Floor Owners Suite and a large temperature-controlled basement workshop or storage area. The home features 4 spacious bedrooms (including a first floor owners suite), 4 full baths, and 1 half bath. Recent upgrades include restored black walnut hardwoods, a new roof with warranty, two new high-efficiency TRANE heating/cooling units, along with a finished basement. The expansive lower level is flooded with natural light and has new high-end LVP flooring along with a home theater room. Additionally, a new full bath and bedroom makes it perfect for an in-law suite or guest accommodations. The home overlooks a beautiful pond providing serene views from all three levels. Although it feels like a secluded home, it's conveniently located just 2 miles from Southpoint Mall, I-40 and only 15 minutes from RDU Airport. The Colvard Farms community offers a variety of amenities, including over 2 miles of picturesque walking trails, a pool, a clubhouse with playground and newly updated tennis and pickleball courts. This property is a perfect blend of seclusion and convenience, offering a peaceful retreat with easy access to urban amenities. Come check out 488 Colvard Farms Rd today!

Last Listed By

John Riester

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #327838 Listed on: 10/19/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,961

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cleared Lot

HOA Fees

  • $257 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Shake Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Pond

Schools

  • Lyons Farm Elementary School
  • Lowes Grove Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071720697319

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, road maintenance, security, sewer
  • Cas Mgt Association, Phone Number (910) 295-3791
  • Colvard Farms Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,961

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$257 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance, Security, Sewer
  • Subdivision Name: Colvard Farms
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3801.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: HVAC, Roof, Thermostat
  • Effective Year Built: 2006
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2220.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1721.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 3941.0
  • 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
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Bathtub Only: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 910-295-3791
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Room Types Recreation Room3: Yes
  • Water Softeners: Yes
  • Interior Features Room Over Garage: Yes
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Media Room: Yes
  • Waterfront Access Private Ownership: Yes
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 257.0
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Water View: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3801.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1663.0
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Propane3: Yes
  • Roof Architectural Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Lot Features Pond On Lot2: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Pond on Lot: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 130680.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Cooling Multi Units: Yes
  • Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Track Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, See Remarks
  • Basement: Concrete, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1663.0
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 12
  • Stories: 3
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: 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
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Gated Community: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:See Remarks10: Yes
  • Interior Features:Sound System: Yes
  • Interior Features:Track Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Shingle
  • Acres: 3.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Asphalt, Cement Siding, Shake Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Other
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Shake Siding: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Cement Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Pasture2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Asphalt: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 4.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 4.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Propane
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 770.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: CAS MGT
  • Phone: 910-295-3791
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: CAS MGT
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Sewer: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Security2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 770.0
  • Horse Amenities:Barn: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Barn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 130680.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 071720697319
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient:Thermostat: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:HVAC: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Roof: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10961.38
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 02

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lyons Farm

Map

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 $10,961 $1,144,923 $387,648 $757,275
2023 $10,569 $1,144,923 $387,648 $757,275
2022 $10,303 $1,144,923 $387,648 $757,275
2021 $10,042 $1,144,923 $387,648 $757,275
2020 $9,813 $1,144,923 $387,648 $757,275
2019 $9,783 $1,154,895 $397,620 $757,275
2018 $9,604 $1,040,487 $374,034 $666,453
2017 $9,292 $1,040,487 $374,034 $666,453
2016 $9,005 $1,040,487 $374,034 $666,453
2015 $6,800 $721,603 $222,921 $498,682
2014 $6,681 $721,603 $222,921 $498,682
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $2,825,000 -17.5% $517 / Sq Ft
10/19/2024 10/19/24 For Sale $3,425,000 -- $627 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $2,000,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $325,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $4,700,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10059218

Doorify MLS

APN: 143321