Last Sold Price
3 beds1,588 sqft$252/sqft
1518 Mason Rd, Durham, NC 27712

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carolyn Kinneen • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 1518 Mason Road

Status
MLS #
10153987
Taxes
$2,464 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
0.94 AC / 40,946 SF
View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty of the Triangle

Sold By EXP Realty LLC

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Building Information for 1518 Mason Road

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

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$2,238 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

Property Taxes

$205

HOA Dues

$0

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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
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-04-17
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Mangum Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas
  • High School: Durham - Northern
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
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
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.94
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
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
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1518 Mason Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2026

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10153987

$400,000
May 8, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939601822

$400,000

+2.3% / yr

Apr 2, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10153987

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2026

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10153987

$400,000
05/08/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939601822

$400,000

+2.3% / yr

04/02/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10153987

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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
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Mangum Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lucas Middle School
Public6 to 8

Northern High
Public9 to 12

City Of Medicine Academy
Public9 to 13

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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