Last Sold Price
3 beds988 sqft$188/sqft
1225 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tom Menges • Howard Perry & Walston Realtor

Property Details for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

Status
MLS #
2250056
Taxes
$1,842 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1968
Lot Size
0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

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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Building Information for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

Stories1Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,098 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$945

Property Taxes

$154

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

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
  • Cross Street: 14x13.4
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976746
  • Longitude: -78.941149
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,842.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Gravel
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 61 x 233 x 58 x 248
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Warranty Program
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 11+ Years
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Y N: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, In Kitchen
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood
  • Interior: Cable Available, DW/Gravel, Brick Veneer, 1st Floor, In Kitchen
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood, 1st Floor, In Kitchen, DW/Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Term: Month To Month

Property History for 1225 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

$185,900
Oct 16, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

Oct 16, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

$185,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

$185,900
10/16/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

10/16/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2250056

$185,900

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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