2251 Cranford Road

Closed 5/26/20
Closed 5/26/20
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 1945 Duke Forest charmer, 2251 Cranford Road! The home has a single car garage with extra space for tinkering.
This William Sprinkle designed home is a perfect mix of Traditional Craftsman style with an updated modern farmhouse vibe.
The entry foyer showcases floor to ceiling horizontal shiplap and leads you to the main level Powder Bathroom, updated Kitchen with modern conveniences, Master Bedroom Ensuite, Dining Room with gas log fireplace and access to the upstairs and downstairs.
The kitchen provides all the updates for a modern lifestyle: shaker style flat panel soft close cabinetry with roll-out cabinet drawers, stainless steel appliances and gas cooktop. The Samsung kitchen refrigerator was purchased in 2018 and conveys.
Overlook the front yard landscaping from your farmhouse style kitchen sink that has a reverse osmosis water purification system.
Get comfortable in this charming Breakfast Nook with banquet seating, large picturesque windows and built-in Craftsman hutches to display china, vintage glassware or tuck away children's craft supplies.
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The open-concept kitchen with peninsula provides additional countertop seating or counter space for baking and cooking.
The Dining Room is an inviting space to enjoy larger get togethers. The gas log fireplace is a perfect accent in this room.
The wall sconces in the Dining Room will not convey with the home.
The oversized windows in the Family Room create a perfect retreat for relaxing and taking in your views of the large backyard. You are also able to access the back deck and fenced backyard from this room.
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The Powder Bathroom offers a modern farmhouse vibe with horizontal shiplap walls, accent moulding and vessel bathroom sink. The bathroom is located off the Entry Foyer as you enter through the front door.
Immediately off the entry hallway and leading to the main level Master Bathroom Ensuite is a wall of custom built-in bookshelves.
The luxurious main level Master Bedroom Ensuite has sliding glass doors leading out to the private backyard deck.
The Master Bedroom Ensuite offers a walk-in closet with custom cabinetry and shelving by Carolina Closets. The "closet" in and of itself should be counted as its own room.
The spa like Master Ensuite bathroom features heated marble flooring, floor to ceiling marble tile, towel warmer, zero entry fixed frameless glass shower screen with ceiling-mount rainfall shower plus double vanity.
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The Full Bathroom on the 2nd floor boasts classic tile flooring, shower/tub with subway tile surround, dual vanity and gorgeous mirrors with lighting.
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The Second Bedroom Ensuite is located on the second floor.
The sleek Second Bedroom Ensuite modern bathroom has floor to ceiling marble with accent tile, hinged frameless shower door, rain shower head, vessel sink and tile flooring.
Use this finished basement space as an office, for jam sessions, gaming, brewing and/or crafting.
In the Laundry Room you'll find a Samsung stainless steel front load washer and dryer, built-in cabinets plus sink with countertop. The Laundry Room is located in the finished basement.
This fenced backyard sanctuary includes a stunning large raised garden bed design with arching trellises and irrigation system, fire pit and deck.
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This aerial shot truly captures the privacy the backyard provides.
Walking distance to the Al Buehler Trail, Duke University West Campus, Wallace Wade Football Stadium, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Nasher Museum of Art, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and much more.
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$900,000
4 beds2,933 sqft$307/sqft
2251 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.63 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$307/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Captivating on Cranford! This William Sprinkle 1945 gem is a perfect mix of Craftsman style plus farmhouse vibe with all the modern conveniences. Completely renovated in 2016. Main level Master Bedroom Ensuite, 2nd Bedroom Ensuite, hardwood flooring, gas log fireplace, finished basement, garage with breezeway, fenced backyard sanctuary featuring raised garden beds, fire pit and deck. Walking distance to Al Buehler Trail, Duke University, Duke Gardens, Nasher, Cameron Indoor Stadium plus much more.Captivating on Cranford! This William Sprinkle 1945 gem is a perfect mix of Craftsman style plus farmhouse vibe with all the modern conveniences. Completely renovated in 2016. Main level Master Bedroom Ensuite, 2nd Bedroom Ensuite, hardwood flooring, gas log fireplace, finished basement, garage with breezeway, fenced backyard sanctuary featuring raised garden beds, fire pit and deck. Walking distance to Al Buehler Trail, Duke University, Duke Gardens, Nasher, Cameron Indoor Stadium plus much more.
  • Listed by: Jarin Frederick • Urban Durham Realty
Listing closed: 05/26/2020 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2316716

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$931,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Durham, NC

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Property Information for 2251 Cranford Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,187 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Durham County
  • View: No
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • HOA Fees: $.00
  • Association Fee2: $.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.63 AC / 27,312 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Traveling from Durham Chapel Hill Blvd/US-15 Bus N/US-501 Bus N, take Academy Rd/NC-751 exit, take left off exit ramp, turn right onto Cranford Rd., 2251 Cranford Rd is on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.990352
  • Longitude: -78.936425
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,187.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Pearsontown
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Front, Entry/Rear, Entry/Side, On Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 245.4 x 106.75 x 26 x 270
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Farm House, Transitional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 385.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walking Trails
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Gas LP
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Wood Ext
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Front, Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Marble
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual Zone A/C, A/C Age 3-6 Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Dual Zone Heat, Forced Air, Heat Age 3-6 Yrs, Electric, Gas LP
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker Connection, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, In-law Suite, 9 Ft Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Heated Floors, Lighting Control, Paneling, Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceilings
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker Connection, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior: Detached, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Front, Entry/Rear, Entry/Side, On Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Brick Front, Wood Ext, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 3-6 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker Connection, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Utility Room WD, Detached, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Front, Entry/Rear, Entry/Side, On Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2251 Cranford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

$900,000—
May 26, 2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

—
May 26, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

$900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

$900,000
05/26/2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

—
05/26/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2316716

$900,000

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

Public Records for 2251 Cranford Road

Taxable ValueLand$464,550Additions$332,550Total$797,100
Tax Record2025$4,741 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,840 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108187Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2251 Cranford Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lakewood Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Morehead Montessori
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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