2256 Cranford Road

Closed 11/7/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$760,000

4 beds2 baths2,276 sqft

2256 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.97 acresLot Size

1940Year Built

$334/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Completely charming 1940's traditional on an amazing piece of property surrounded by nature. Lovely entry, casement cabinetry & open stairwell. Living Room has masonry FP w/gas logs and built-in bookcases. Screen Porch with paneled double glass doors & heart pine floor. Formal Dining Room w/French doors that open to deck leading to established gardens along sheltered pathways. Kitchen has granite countertops, tile backsplash and beautiful picture window view of backyard. First floor BR and full bath...Completely charming 1940's traditional on an amazing piece of property surrounded by nature. Lovely entry, casement cabinetry & open stairwell. Living Room has masonry FP w/gas logs and built-in bookcases. Screen Porch with paneled double glass doors & heart pine floor. Formal Dining Room w/French doors that open to deck leading to established gardens along sheltered pathways. Kitchen has granite countertops, tile backsplash and beautiful picture window view of backyard. First floor BR and full bath is ideal for guests. Very spacious second floor primary bedroom includes a quaint closet alcove and shares the hall bath with 2 additional BRs. Sturdy staircase leads to lower level laundry area. An adjacent large unfinished room with glass paned doors to the outside offers options for studio, workshop or exercise space. Updates include replacement windows (2008), stove (2008), upstairs bath vanity (2011), gas water heater (2017), new zone with heat pump for upstairs (2018), refrigerator (2019), gas logs (2020).

Listed by: Susan Peak 919.612.3221 susanpeak@mindspring.com Brokerage DRE #C13348 • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Listing closed: 11/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2535456

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Property Information for 2256 Cranford Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,172 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 0.97 AC / 42,427 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Cranford is located between Anderson Street and Academy Road.
Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision

Latitude: 35.990951
Longitude: -78.937233
Neighborhood: Duke Forest

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Annual Amount: $5,172.00
City Limits Of: Durham

Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 12,10A,11A
Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Contract Information

Original Listing ID: 2535456
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Has Property Leased: No

Owner

Ownership Type: Other

School Information

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

High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Carport: No

Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2276.0
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG: SEE SURVEY
Architectural Style: Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 682.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Sold PriceList Price: 1.13

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Security Features: Security System
New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding

Interior Features

Levels: Two
Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Other, Unfinished

Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Bathtub/Shower Combination

Room Information

Rooms Total: 7.0

Room 1

Type: Entrance Hall
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Room 3

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 4

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 8

Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Room 9

Type: Utility Room
Level: Basement

Room 10

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Unfin Wksp

Room 11

Type: Other
Level: Main

Description: Kit DK

Property History for 2256 Cranford Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 7, 2023	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456	$760,000	—
Nov 3, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1521527633	$760,000	—
Oct 6, 2023	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456		—
Oct 4, 2023	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456	$675,000	—
Apr 15, 2008	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889	$365,000	—
Mar 24, 2008	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889		—
Dec 28, 2007	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889	$389,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/07/2023	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456	$760,000
11/03/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1521527633	$760,000
10/06/2023	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456	—
10/04/2023	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2535456	$675,000
04/15/2008	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889	$365,000
03/24/2008	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889	—
12/28/2007	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #973889	$389,000

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

Public Records for 2256 Cranford Road

Taxable ValueLand$454,775Additions$327,884Total$782,659

Tax Record2025$8,675 ($723 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtStories1Lot Size42,253 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108215

Schools near 2256 Cranford 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	1.3 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.6 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.9 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	1.2 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Insight Colearning Center	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.9 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	1.2 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
NR	Insight Colearning Center Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 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: 2256 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$760,000	4	2	2,276	42,427
2252 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	3	3,746	22,216
2260 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	2	1,834	26,572
2255 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$360,000	4	3	2,300	27,094
2244 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$35,000	–	–	–	51,836
2251 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$900,000	4	4	2,933	27,312
2247 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$950,000	4	3.5	3,330	23,522
2304 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$490,000	3	3	2,900	22,651
2243 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,045,000	3	3	3,112	21,780
2303 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$225,000	4	2	2,264	47,916
2240 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,400,000	5	5	3,523	36,154
2310 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$540,000	3	2.5	2,105	23,522
2239 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705	$350,000	4	2	1,610	40,075
2501 Auburn Street, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	1,742
2502 Auburn Street, Durham, NC 27705	$940,000	4	4	3,234	42,688

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