Last Sold Price
3 beds1,711 sqft$374/sqft
1217 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Prepare to be Gobsmacked by the Gorgeous in this ‘50s Raised Ranch. Inside + out, the details are both practical + elegant. Love to cook? This kitchen is picture-perfect + offers loads of storage. Gracious LR + DR for entertaining. Reno'd baths! Closets are ample as are the BRs. Plenty of home-work spaces! Huge, fenced backyard w/big trees for hanging swings. 2-car GAR w/workshop space. Mechanicals newer + well-cared-for. Built-ins galore, including a custom Murphy bed. Great walkable/bikeable location!Prepare to be Gobsmacked by the Gorgeous in this ‘50s Raised Ranch. Inside + out, the details are both practical + elegant. Love to cook? This kitchen is picture-perfect + offers loads of storage. Gracious LR + DR for entertaining. Reno'd baths! Closets are ample as are the BRs. Plenty of home-work spaces! Huge, fenced backyard w/big trees for hanging swings. 2-car GAR w/workshop space. Mechanicals newer + well-cared-for. Built-ins galore, including a custom Murphy bed. Great walkable/bikeable location!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/04/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tammi Brooks • Inhabit Real Estate
  2. Listed by Rebecca S Ives • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 1217 West Cornwallis Road

Status
MLS #
2430774
Taxes
$4,695 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$595,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

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Building Information for 1217 West Cornwallis Road

Stories1Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

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$3,644 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,253

Property Taxes

$391

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1217 West Cornwallis Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 15-501,take exit 106 for Cornwallis Rd., and turn right.House is on right after crossing Academy,before Chapel Hill St.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976829
  • Longitude: -78.940812
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,695.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Concrete, Entry/Side, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 60
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screen Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 11+ Years
  • Security Features: Security System Finished
  • New Construction Type: Brick, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Walk-In Crawl Space, Garage Bsmt
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: A/C Age 3-6 Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 3-6 Yrs, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Refrigerator
  • Interior: DW/Concrete, Entry/Side, Garage, Brick, 1st Floor, Security System Finished
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Refrigerator, 1st Floor, DW/Concrete, Entry/Side, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 1217 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

$640,000
Mar 4, 2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

Mar 4, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

$640,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

$640,000
03/04/2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

03/04/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2430774

$640,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1217 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$357,200Additions$299,490Total$656,690
Tax Record2024$6,510 ($542 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN116557Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1217 West Cornwallis Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1217 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705
$640,000
3
1,711
22,651
$185,900
3
988
13,939
2
1
1,985
23,522
2
1
1,187
14,375
$251,500
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1,500
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