Last Sold Price
3 beds3,148 sqft$208/sqft
1603 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Exceptionally unique! This Duke Forest Wonder is just 5 minutes from Duke Gardens. The World's Greatest Family Rm w/10ft + Cathedral Ceiling, Skylights, Track Lights, Ceiling Fans, Fireplace & Sliding Glass Door to Screened in Porch. Kitchen w/Granite Countertops, Tile Floor, Can Lights & Stainless Appliances. Office w/Separate Entrance & Waiting Room. Lower Level Primary BR w/WIC & 11x10 Patio. Fenced Front Yard, Private Backyard & 16 x22 Detached Building. Hvac-2021. This Home is a MUST SEE!Exceptionally unique! This Duke Forest Wonder is just 5 minutes from Duke Gardens. The World's Greatest Family Rm w/10ft + Cathedral Ceiling, Skylights, Track Lights, Ceiling Fans, Fireplace & Sliding Glass Door to Screened in Porch. Kitchen w/Granite Countertops, Tile Floor, Can Lights & Stainless Appliances. Office w/Separate Entrance & Waiting Room. Lower Level Primary BR w/WIC & 11x10 Patio. Fenced Front Yard, Private Backyard & 16 x22 Detached Building. Hvac-2021. This Home is a MUST SEE!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/14/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Alan L Trammel • Trammel Brothers Inc.

Property Details for 1603 West Cornwallis Road

Status
MLS #
2413450
Taxes
$6,249 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision, Duke Forest
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$645,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Durham, NC

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1

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Sold 10/22/25

3
Bedrooms
2,679
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$560,000 | 3503 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
1/34
2

$560,000

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3
Bedrooms
2,696
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$800,000 | 1108 Fly Catcher Court, Durham, NC 27707
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3

$800,000

Sold 10/16/24

3
Bedrooms
3,139
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 03/02/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a garden with plants
1/27
5

$775,000

Sold 08/25/25

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Bedrooms
2,656
Square Feet
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Acres
$520,000 | 2218 Arrington Street, Durham, NC 27707
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$520,000

Sold 12/11/24

3
Bedrooms
3,144
Square Feet
0.44
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/45
7

$750,000

Sold 06/24/26

3
Bedrooms
3,004
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
$556,000 | 7 Pilton Place, Durham, NC 27705
1/62
8

$556,000

Sold 04/08/26

3
Bedrooms
3,096
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$520,000 | 14 Whitburn Place, Durham, NC 27705
1/51
9

$520,000

Sold 11/06/25

3
Bedrooms
3,182
Square Feet
0.22
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Trammel Brothers Inc.

Sold By West and Woodall Real Estate

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Building Information for 1603 West Cornwallis Road

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

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$3,850 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,329

Property Taxes

$521

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1603 West Cornwallis Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Chapel Hill/I-40: Take 15-501 to W Cornwallis Road Exit, make RIGHT, home will be on your RIGHT.
  • Cross Street: 22X11
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision, Duke Forest
  • Latitude: 35.97879
  • Longitude: -78.947398
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,249.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Carport, DW/Concrete, Entry/Front
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 123 x 211 x 125 x 214
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Parcel Number: 0811-19-51-5166
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Irrigation System
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screen Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: MultiLevel
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: A/C Age 0-3 Years, Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years, Gas Pack
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Age 0-3 Yrs, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Office, Separate Living room, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
  • Interior: 2 Carport, DW/Concrete, Entry/Front, Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext, Laundry Closet
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Laundry Closet, 2 Carport, DW/Concrete, Entry/Front
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 1603 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

$655,000
Dec 14, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

Dec 14, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

$655,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

$655,000
12/14/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

12/14/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2413450

$655,000

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

Public Records for 1603 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$284,625Additions$363,150Total$647,775
Tax Record2025$6,421 ($535 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,133 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,133 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt651 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,314 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN121410

Schools near 1603 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: 1603 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705
$655,000
3
3,148
26,136
20,473
$297,000
4
2,370
16,639
5
3,685
33,541
$855,000
4
3,117
21,344
3
2,482
17,424

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