Last Sold Price
4 beds2,300 sqft$157/sqft
2255 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Lovely brick home on a hilltop overlooking one of the prettiest streets in Duke Forest. Very near walking trail; walk to Duke. Meticulously updated in '93-'94 by a master craftsman/builder: K & den rebuilt, CP & charming deck added, bath in MBR, more. All windows replaced. A 1940s gem ready to move into! Two blt-in cabinets will be removed. Try to avoid showings btwn noon & 2PMLovely brick home on a hilltop overlooking one of the prettiest streets in Duke Forest. Very near walking trail; walk to Duke. Meticulously updated in '93-'94 by a master craftsman/builder: K & den rebuilt, CP & charming deck added, bath in MBR, more. All windows replaced. A 1940s gem ready to move into! Two blt-in cabinets will be removed. Try to avoid showings btwn noon & 2PM
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2004 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anne Z Sanford • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties

Property Details for 2255 Cranford Road

Status
MLS #
731354
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.62 AC / 27,094 SF
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$460,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

[Durham, NC]

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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 2255 Cranford Road

Stories2Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,094 SF

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$2,398 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,830

Property Taxes

$568

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2255 Cranford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: res
  • Directions: From 15-501 Bypass: 751 exit, head toward Duke, past Washington-Duke Hotel. Cranford is the first left after the light at Duke University Road.
  • Cross Street: 14.9x11.3
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.990231
  • Longitude: -78.93676
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: HO Fees Include None
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Carport
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Insulated Glass
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screen Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Interior Entry, Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: A/C Age 3-6 Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior: Cable Available, 2 Carport, Brick Veneer, In Basement
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, In Basement, 2 Carport
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2255 Cranford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #731354

$360,000
Apr 30, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #731354

$360,000
Apr 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594925496

$360,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #731354

$360,000
04/30/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #731354

$360,000
04/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594925496

$360,000

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

Public Records for 2255 Cranford Road

Taxable ValueLand$461,700Additions$226,228Total$687,928
Tax Record2025$6,819 ($568 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,949 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,949 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108188Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2255 Cranford 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: 2255 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705
$360,000
4
2,300
27,094
$900,000
4
2,933
27,312
$950,000
4
3,330
23,522
3
2
1,834
26,572
$225,000
4
2,264
47,916
$940,000
4
3,234
42,688

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