Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds966 sqft
1227 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$264/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Looking for a charming cottage, minutes to Downtown Durham & Duke University? We've got your covered! This delightful home is settled on an established wooded lot, nestled in (wait for it) Duke Forest, with hiking & walking trail access just minutes from your front door. Beautiful hardwoods, loads of natural light, a private & secluded back deck, & an open concept living & dining space with a stunning & unique wood burning fireplace, ready for all of your holiday gatherings. This one won't last!...Looking for a charming cottage, minutes to Downtown Durham & Duke University? We've got your covered! This delightful home is settled on an established wooded lot, nestled in (wait for it) Duke Forest, with hiking & walking trail access just minutes from your front door. Beautiful hardwoods, loads of natural light, a private & secluded back deck, & an open concept living & dining space with a stunning & unique wood burning fireplace, ready for all of your holiday gatherings. This one won't last! Hurry!

Listing Agent

  1. Bill Stevenson

    Bill Stevenson

    Listing Agent

    Fathom Realty NC, LLC

    P: (919) 291-3325

Listing closed: 12/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2351469

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

87.2%

Durham, NC

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Location

Sold By Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Property Information for 1227 West Cornwallis Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,529 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Merge onto I-440 W. Take exit 4 B toward I-40 W/RD. Merge onto Wade Avenue. Merge onto I-40 W. Take exit 278 for NC-55 toward NC-54/Apex. Turn left onto NC-55 W/Apex Hwy. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. Turn right onto Hope Valley Rd.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976846
  • Longitude: -78.941541
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,529.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2351469
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 966.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See public record
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.02
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1227 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685704734

$255,000

+5.9% / yr

Dec 18, 2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351469

$255,000—
Nov 12, 2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351469

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685704734

$255,000

+5.9% / yr

12/18/2020

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351469

$255,000
11/12/2020

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2351469

—

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

Public Records for 1227 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$238,000Additions$104,817Total$342,817
Tax Record2025$4,207 ($351 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt980 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN116560

Schools near 1227 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: 1227 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705
$255,000
2
966
15,681
–
2
1
1,187
14,375
$185,900
3
988
13,939
$640,000
3
1,711
22,651
$245,000
3
1,500
21,344
$649,000
4
3,900
60,984

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