1609 West Cornwallis Road

Closed 3/18/26

Last Sold Price

$885,000

4 beds4 baths3,200 sqft$277/sqft

1609 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Unmatched elegance in the coveted Duke University Homesite subdivision. This meticulously maintained 2016 residence blends refined craftsmanship with the privacy of a fully fenced, gated home. The main level is a masterclass in design, featuring soaring ceilings, site-finished hardwoods, and two full bedroom suites--including a spa-inspired primary retreat with a sitting area and custom boutique closet. Culinary enthusiasts will love the chef's kitchen, showcasing a social island, breakfast nook,...Unmatched elegance in the coveted Duke University Homesite subdivision. This meticulously maintained 2016 residence blends refined craftsmanship with the privacy of a fully fenced, gated home. The main level is a masterclass in design, featuring soaring ceilings, site-finished hardwoods, and two full bedroom suites--including a spa-inspired primary retreat with a sitting area and custom boutique closet. Culinary enthusiasts will love the chef's kitchen, showcasing a social island, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry, and a sophisticated wine bar with fridge for effortless entertaining. Transition seamlessly to the screened porch and oversized deck to enjoy views of your manicured backyard. Upstairs, two additional en-suite bedrooms and a versatile bonus room offer space for everyone. Minutes from Duke, downtown Durham, and nature trails. All appliances convey.

LISTING CLOSED: 03/18/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by Jennifer L Williams • Coldwell Banker Advantage

Property Details for 1609 West Cornwallis Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

10147637

Taxes

$9,467 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

2016

Lot Size

0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

County

Durham County

View

Yes

Subdivision

Duke University Homesites

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Building Information for 1609 West Cornwallis Road

Stories2Year Built2016Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

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$5,287 per month

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$4,498

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Property Information for 1609 West Cornwallis Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-10
Directions: USE GPS: From 15-501 take W Cornwallis Rd Exit, Head East, home is on your RIGHT

Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
Latitude: 35.978938
Longitude: -78.948094

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $9,467.08

City Limits Of: Durham
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 38
Restrictive Covenants YN: No
School District Link: https://maps.durhamnc.gov/address/?page=schools&addr=-1
Tax Lot: 38

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Property Leased YN: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori

High School: Durham - Jordan

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Attached Garage: Yes

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.zillow.com/view-3d-home/fafe4dd0-ce28-4517-b755-7250b9381622/?utm_source=captureapp

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 3200.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded

Architectural Style: Transitional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 121406
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 1.01

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 32

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

Fencing: Full, Gate
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Secured Garage/Parking, Security Fence, Security System, Security System Owned
New Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Windows Treatment: Screens, Shutters, Window Treatments
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Attached, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Fence, Security System, Security System Owned
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink, Attached, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

Room Information

Rooms Total: 17.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 16.8 x 18.7
Room Width: 18.7

Room Length: 16.8
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Description: Primary Closet
Room Dimensions: 16.8 x 7.7

Room Width: 7.7
Room Length: 16.8
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 13 x 12.2
Room Width: 12.2

Room Length: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 12
Room Width: 12.0

Room Length: 11.6
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.9
Room Width: 11.9

Room Length: 13.5
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 14
Room Width: 14.0

Room Length: 11.9
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 14.9 x 19.4
Room Width: 19.4

Room Length: 14.9
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bonus Room

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.8
Room Width: 9.8

Room Length: 11.9
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Breakfast Room

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.9
Room Width: 11.9

Room Length: 13.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 6.6 x 11.9
Room Width: 11.9

Room Length: 6.6
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Entrance Hall

Room 11

Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 19.3
Room Width: 19.3

Room Length: 16.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room

Room 12

Room Dimensions: 11.9 x 15.5
Room Width: 15.5

Room Length: 11.9
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 13

Room Dimensions: 7.8 x 9.9
Room Width: 9.9

Room Length: 7.8
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Laundry

Room 14

Room Description: Covered Front Porch
Room Dimensions: 21.5 x 6.1

Room Width: 6.1
Room Length: 21.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Room 15

Room Description: Screen Porch
Room Dimensions: 12.3 x 13.5

Room Width: 13.5
Room Length: 12.3
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Room 16

Room Description: Back Deck 324 SF
Room Dimensions: 29.2 x 11

Room Width: 11.0
Room Length: 29.2
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Room 17

Room Description: Walk-In Attic
Room Dimensions: 17 x 10.9

Room Width: 10.9
Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Other

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1609 West Cornwallis Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 18, 2026	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10147637	$885,000	—
Mar 17, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1931745557	$885,000	+1.9% / yr
Feb 21, 2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10147637		—
Feb 19, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10147637	$880,000	—
Dec 3, 2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760		—
Dec 3, 2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760		—
Dec 2, 2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$815,000	—
Dec 2, 2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$815,000	—
Oct 7, 2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760		—
Oct 5, 2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760		—
Sep 30, 2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$745,500	—
Sep 30, 2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$745,500	—
Sep 29, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477918879	$815,000	+10.5% / yr
Nov 5, 2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000	—
Nov 5, 2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302		—
Nov 5, 2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000	—
Nov 4, 2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000	—
Nov 4, 2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302		—
Oct 29, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #633949027	$609,000	-1.4% / yr
Sep 21, 2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302		—
Aug 2, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$625,000	—
Aug 2, 2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$625,000	—
Dec 7, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000	—
Dec 7, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142		—
Dec 7, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000	—
Dec 6, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000	—
Dec 6, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142		—
Dec 5, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #584772808	$625,000	+1096.7% / yr
Nov 12, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142		—
Jul 21, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$620,000	—
Jul 21, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$620,000	—
May 9, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #570169975	$150,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/18/2026	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10147637	$885,000
03/17/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1931745557	$885,000 +1.9% / yr
02/21/2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10147637	—
02/19/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10147637	$880,000
12/03/2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	—
12/03/2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	—
12/02/2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$815,000
12/02/2021	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$815,000
10/07/2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	—
10/05/2021	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	—
09/30/2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$745,500
09/30/2021	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2410760	$745,500
09/29/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477918879	$815,000 +10.5% / yr
11/05/2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000
11/05/2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	—
11/05/2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000
11/04/2018	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$609,000
11/04/2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	—
10/29/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #633949027	$609,000 -1.4% / yr
09/21/2018	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	—
08/02/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$625,000
08/02/2018	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2207302	$625,000
12/07/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000
12/07/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	—
12/07/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000
12/06/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$625,000
12/06/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	—
12/05/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #584772808	$625,000 +1096.7% / yr
11/12/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	—
07/21/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$620,000
07/21/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2080142	$620,000
05/09/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #570169975	$150,000

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

Public Records for 1609 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$253,575Additions$701,442Total$955,017

Tax Record2024$9,467 ($789 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,375 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,473 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN121406Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1609 West Cornwallis Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.0 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.0 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.8 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	2.6 mi
NR	Lerner Jewish Community Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.4 mi
NR	International Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi
NR	Durham Academy Middle School Div	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.0 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.0 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.8 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	Lerner Jewish Community Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	International Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Durham Academy Middle School Div PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1609 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705	$885,000	4	4	3,200	20,473
1605 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	20,473
2803 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	22,216
1603 West Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27705	$655,000	3	4	3,148	26,136
2813 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	$775,000	3	3	2,118	16,857
2819 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	$703,500	2	2	2,514	18,295
2740 Spencer Street, Durham, NC 27705	$450,000	5	4	4,810	28,880
2907 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	–	5	4	3,685	33,541
5 Brower Circle, Durham, NC 27705	$297,000	4	4	2,370	16,639
2744 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	$500	–	–	–	566
2804 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	$900,000	4	4	3,496	31,363
99-1t West TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	22,160	–
2900 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 27705	$369,900	4	3	2,421	26,136
4 Womble Circle, Durham, NC 27705	$689,000	4	3	2,884	18,905
3 Brower Circle, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	3	2,482	17,424

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