5300 Kerley Rd Durham, NC 27705
West Durham NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,466/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
- Wood Flooring
- Private Yard
- Fireplace
About This Home
Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you.
Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away.
Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026).
Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,369
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 19,602 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Fenced Front Yard
- Vinyl Fence
- Wood Fence
- Private Yard
- Garden
- Property is zoned R-20
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Bungalow
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- HardiePlank Type
Interior Spaces
- 1,333 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Fireplace
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Schools
- Forest View Elementary School
- Githens Middle School
- Jordan High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Well
- Water Softener
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 137850
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,465 | $353,801 | $145,344 | $208,457 |
| 2024 | $2,019 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2023 | $1,909 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2022 | $1,827 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2021 | $1,614 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2020 | $1,594 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2019 | $1,594 | $202,342 | $58,040 | $144,302 |
| 2018 | $1,299 | $150,109 | $50,785 | $99,324 |
| 2017 | $1,284 | $150,109 | $50,785 | $99,324 |
| 2016 | $729 | $88,042 | $50,785 | $37,257 |
| 2015 | $880 | $82,993 | $25,243 | $57,750 |
| 2014 | $880 | $82,993 | $25,243 | $57,750 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/17/2026 04/17/26 | For Sale | $425,000 | -- | $319 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $215,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $172,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $70,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10160765
APN: 137850
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