NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Bess Ct Durham, NC 27707

Rockwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $564,000 - $661,937

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,227 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2022

Last sale price $567,000 $176 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,660/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 115 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Rockwood Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

One-of-a-kind Transitional Cottage in Rockwood, nestled in the woods. Custom-built for the Seller in 1994. 23.3' X 15' Dining/Living space with Cathedral ceiling. Downstairs Master Suite. Upstairs has 2 Bedrooms & the FROG Bonus room. BIG rooms. Serene screened-in & covered back deck with forest & stream views. New windows in 2018. FULL basement- with >8' ceilings- for projects & storage, or, to be finished. 2 Car Garage. Landscaped gardens. The property backs up to Rockwood Park. 5 mt drive Downtown. Walk to Rockwood restaurants & retail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ian Kipp

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #268085 Listed on: 07/21/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Hammond

Redfin Corporation License #331358

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • 115 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Water Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Wingbrook Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,339

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1997
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Wingbrook
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2007.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Cottage, Transitional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: See GIS
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Room Types Workshop2: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Basement Workshop3: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cottage: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Length2: 115.0
  • Lot Water Features Water View: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2007.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1220.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 13939.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Waterfront Access Flowage Easement: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Workshop
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1220.0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Indoor Grill: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Water Body Name: Unnamed
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, On Street
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: 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 - Brogden

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: See GIS
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4339.0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Map Number: Durham Cty PR#107108

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Aug 17, 2022
Sold by
Mccallister Janice M
Bought by
Filiaci Mark
Seller's Agent
Ian Kipp
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Hammond
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$555,000
Sold Price
$567,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.16%
Current Estimated Value
$596,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,554
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$538,650
Outstanding Balance
$520,440
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,586

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Trellis Homes Inc
Bought by
Palmer Torre M and Palmer Valerie B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Filiaci Mark $567,000 Arnette Law Offices Pllc
Palmer Torre M $365,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Filiaci Mark $538,650
Previous Owner Mccallister Janice M $30,000
Previous Owner Mccallister Mary J $50,000
Previous Owner Palmer Torre M $200,000
Previous Owner Mccallister Janice M $52,100
Previous Owner Mccallister Janice M $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $567,000 -- --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Sold $567,000 +2.2% $176 / Sq Ft
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $555,000 -- $172 / 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 $4,729 $339,043 $54,488 $284,555
2023 $4,441 $339,043 $54,488 $284,555
2022 $4,339 $339,043 $54,488 $284,555
2021 $4,319 $339,043 $54,488 $284,555
2020 $4,217 $339,043 $54,488 $284,555
2019 $4,217 $331,640 $72,651 $258,989
2018 $3,097 $228,342 $43,225 $185,117
2017 $3,075 $228,342 $43,225 $185,117
2016 $2,971 $228,342 $43,225 $185,117
2015 $3,017 $217,929 $43,592 $174,337
2014 $3,017 $217,929 $43,592 $174,337
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ian Kipp

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ian Kipp

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (919) 313-3445

    3 in this area

    111 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jordan Hammond

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2463420

Doorify MLS

APN: 107108

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Rockwood

5 Bess Ct, Durham, NC

This home is located at 5 Bess Ct, Durham, NC 27707 since 21 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $607,734, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 5 Bess Ct is a home located in Durham County with nearby schools including Morehead Montessori, C. C. Spaulding Elementary, and Sherwood Githens Middle.

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