Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds988 sqft$188/sqft
1225 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$188/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Enjoy the good life on a budget in this cozy cottage near Duke Forest within a 10 minute easy bike ride to Duke campus. Just minutes from gourmet food market and cafe at Foster Market, artisan bakery & biergarten at Guglhopf. Toddler daycare across the street at Wildflower Cottage for Children. Low maintenance brick exterior, new air conditioner system 5/2019 & HMS home warranty to allay first year home ownership equipment concerns. NOTE: Durham county tax record pictures show incorrect house and...Enjoy the good life on a budget in this cozy cottage near Duke Forest within a 10 minute easy bike ride to Duke campus. Just minutes from gourmet food market and cafe at Foster Market, artisan bakery & biergarten at Guglhopf. Toddler daycare across the street at Wildflower Cottage for Children. Low maintenance brick exterior, new air conditioner system 5/2019 & HMS home warranty to allay first year home ownership equipment concerns. NOTE: Durham county tax record pictures show incorrect house and lot.
  • Listed by: Tom Menges 919.274.5645 thmenges@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C1232 • Coldwell Banker HPW
Listing closed: 10/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2250056

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$205,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

91.5%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,842 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Description: RES/ 1-Fam
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES/ 1-Fam
  • Directions: From NC 55W, L onto MLK Parkway, right onto Dixon Rd, continue onto Chapel Hill Rd, left onto W Cornwallis OR
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976746
  • Longitude: -78.941149
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,842.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 2
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 1.36
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2250056
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: Yes
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
  • Elementary School 2: Durham - Pearsontown Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • Middle School 2: Durham - Rogers Herr Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 988.0
  • Lot Features: Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 61 x 233 x 58 x 248
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Has Primary Residence: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2019

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2250056

$185,900
Oct 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654853933

$186,000
Sep 12, 2019

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2250056

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2019

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2250056

$185,900
10/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654853933

$186,000
09/12/2019

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2250056

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

Public Records for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$314,900Additions$168,153Total$483,053
Tax Record2025$4,788 ($399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,273 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,273 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN116559

Schools near 1225 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: 1225 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705
$185,900
3
988
13,939
2
1
1,187
14,375
$640,000
3
1,711
22,651
$255,000
2
966
15,681
$245,000
3
1,500
21,344
2
1
1,985
23,522

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