NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Firethorn Ct Durham, NC 27712

North Durham Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $509,000 - $540,171

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,114 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2021

Last sale price $400,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,328 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Breakfast Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of June 2021

This cheerful home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in popular Buck Water Creek at Fieldstone n'hood. Walk to the Eno River! Open floorplan, large kitchen w/lots of counter & cabinet space, SS appl, gas range, instant hot water. Great room with cathedral ceilings and FP. Main level master. Sunroom w/wine bar. Gorgeous setting with fenced yard, nice paver patio and firepit for gatherings, garden space. Bird haven! Vinyl siding and roof - 2019. 12 minutes to Duke. House needs some cosmetics.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Hertz

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #173720 Listed on: 04/17/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Last Buyer's Agent

Evian Ji

New Triangle Realty LLC License #276171

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 27,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 274x40x21x151x280
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,114 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Private Water Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Easley Elementary School
  • Brodgen Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Buck Water Creek Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,396

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0.62 Acres

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1991
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Buck Water Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2114.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 274x40x21x151x280
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2114.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 27007.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 2114.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Great Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.62
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • Association Fee: 152.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:Trail(s): Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 152.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 274x40x21x151x280
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27007.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3396.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Easley

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2021
Closed on
May 31, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Hertz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Buyer's Agent
Evian Ji
New Triangle Realty LLC
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
25%
Current Estimated Value
$520,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,293
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
0.0657%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,400
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$400,000 None Available
$224,000 None Available
$220,000 None Available
$195,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $200,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $176,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $40,000
Previous Owner $156,400
Previous Owner $21,555
Previous Owner $163,200
Previous Owner $38,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $400,000 -- --
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Sold $400,000 +25.0% $189 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $320,000 -- $151 / 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 $5,497 $554,549 $182,250 $372,299
2024 $3,809 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2023 $3,577 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2022 $3,495 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2021 $3,479 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2020 $3,397 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2019 $3,397 $273,060 $60,825 $212,235
2018 $3,098 $228,416 $56,770 $171,646
2017 $3,076 $228,416 $56,770 $171,646
2016 $2,972 $228,416 $56,770 $171,646
2015 $2,780 $200,826 $50,572 $150,254
2014 $2,780 $200,826 $50,572 $150,254
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Hertz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Susan Hertz

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (919) 280-2678

    10 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Susan Hertz
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  • Evian Ji

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Evian Ji

    New Triangle Realty LLC

    (919) 760-0975

    51 Total Sales

    Evian Ji
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2378234

Doorify MLS

APN: 177064

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27712 North Durham

8 Firethorn Ct, Durham, NC

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