1518 Mason Rd
Durham, NC 27712

$425,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,588 Sq. Ft.

$268 / Sq. Ft.

1,588

Sq. Ft.

$268

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Surrounded by green views and natural light, 1518 Mason Road provides peaceful living on almost an acre of land. With so many updates, you'll enjoy the modern bright Cape Cod style home. What's not to love? Downstairs, new kitchen appliances and island, details in the dining room/office, fireplace in the living room and a spacious deck, Upstairs, three bedrooms with two updated bathrooms and great views. And outside? Perfect trees for a hammock, front and backyard views, lawn to play in, fire pit,...Surrounded by green views and natural light, 1518 Mason Road provides peaceful living on almost an acre of land. With so many updates, you'll enjoy the modern bright Cape Cod style home. What's not to love? Downstairs, new kitchen appliances and island, details in the dining room/office, fireplace in the living room and a spacious deck, Upstairs, three bedrooms with two updated bathrooms and great views. And outside? Perfect trees for a hammock, front and backyard views, lawn to play in, fire pit, wired and working electric in the work shed, a plum tree and a backyard garden. Location? Out of the city and relaxed. Weekend coffee on the farm or hiking at the Eno. BUT... close to the new Publix, downtown Durham (15 min) and the highways. Updates include: a new roof, new water well liner, filtration, sanitizer and pump, recessed lighting and more!

Listed by Carolyn Kinneen • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 1518 Mason Road

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Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 04:54 PM

Property Details for 1518 Mason Road

Status	Active
MLS #	10153987
Days on Market	9
Taxes	$2,464 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1985
Lot Size	0.94 AC / 40,946 SF
County	Durham County

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Building Information for 1518 Mason Road

Stories2Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.94 AC / 40,946 SF

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$2,268 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,063

Property Taxes

$205

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Property Information for 1518 Mason Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: rr
Directions: From Durham... Take Guess Road North. Turn right onto Mason Road 1518 will be on your left hand side. Turn into driveway and pull all the way up the driveway.

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 36.126063
Longitude: -78.934692
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $2,464.28

City Limits YN: No
Lot Number: 03
Restrictive Covenants YN: No
School District Link: https://www.dpsnc.net/

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Property Leased YN: No
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Mangum
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas

High School: Durham - Northern

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Gravel

Carport: No
Attached Garage: No
Garage: No

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/0b68c715-42c2-436c-b847-65384ce9ec00?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1588.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wooded

Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Parcel Number: 188519
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Power Production YN: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 44

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Well
Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Masonite
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Storage

Fencing: Partial, Wire, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Masonite, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination
Equipment Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
Interior: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Gravel, Masonite, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Gravel

Room Information

Rooms Total: 3.0

Room 1

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 3

Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

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Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1518 Mason Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 19, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10153987	$425,000	—
May 24, 2022	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$365,000	—
May 24, 2022	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$365,000	—
May 19, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490932520	$365,000	+12.0% / yr
Apr 30, 2022	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2445182		—
Apr 30, 2022	In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2445182		—
Apr 27, 2022	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$350,000	—
Apr 27, 2022	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$350,000	—
Aug 10, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #576677828	$190,000	+1.8% / yr
Aug 10, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000	—
Aug 10, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735		—
Aug 10, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000	—
Aug 9, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000	—
Aug 9, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735		—
Jun 18, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735		—
Jun 10, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$199,900	—
Jun 10, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$199,900	—
Mar 31, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286921054	$170,000	—
Mar 31, 2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$169,900	—
Mar 31, 2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$169,900	—
Mar 11, 2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1709078		—
Feb 19, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1687245		—
Feb 19, 2010	Expired AMLS #1687245	$174,900	—
Feb 19, 2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1687245		—
Feb 18, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$184,900	—
Feb 18, 2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$184,900	—
Sep 25, 2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1687245	$184,900	—
Sep 25, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	$184,900	—
Sep 25, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	$184,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/19/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10153987	$425,000
05/24/2022	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$365,000
05/24/2022	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$365,000
05/19/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490932520	$365,000 +12.0% / yr
04/30/2022	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	—
04/30/2022	In Contract TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	—
04/27/2022	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$350,000
04/27/2022	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2445182	$350,000
08/10/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #576677828	$190,000 +1.8% / yr
08/10/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000
08/10/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	—
08/10/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000
08/09/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$190,000
08/09/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	—
06/18/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	—
06/10/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$199,900
06/10/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2072735	$199,900
03/31/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #286921054	$170,000
03/31/2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$169,900
03/31/2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$169,900
03/11/2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	—
02/19/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	—
02/19/2010	Expired AMLS #1687245	$174,900
02/19/2010	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	—
02/18/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$184,900
02/18/2010	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1709078	$184,900
09/25/2009	Listed (Active) AMLS #1687245	$184,900
09/25/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	$184,900
09/25/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1687245	$184,900

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

Public Records for 1518 Mason Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,150Additions$261,244Total$353,394

Tax Record2025$2,560 ($213 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,547 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,547 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,946 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1985ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN188519Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1518 Mason Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Mangum Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.4 mi
4/10	Lucas Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
2/10	Northern High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi
9/10	City Of Medicine Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 13	6.3 mi
1/10	Lakeview School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	6.9 mi
6/10	School for Creative Studies	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	7.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Mangum Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.4 mi
4/10	Lucas Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
2/10	Northern High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi
9/10	City Of Medicine Academy Public9 to 13 Choice school	6.3 mi
1/10	Lakeview School Public6 to 12 Choice school	6.9 mi
6/10	School for Creative Studies Public6 to 12 Nearby school	7.3 mi

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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1518 Mason Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27712. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2026 by Nest Realty of the Triangle, it's currently listed at $425,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on May 24, 2022. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Mangum Elementary, Lucas Middle School and Northern High. 1518 Mason Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,588 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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