Last Sold Price
4 beds2,276 sqft$334/sqft
2256 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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).
LISTING CLOSED: 11/07/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Peak • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Property Details for 2256 Cranford Road

Status
MLS #
2535456
Taxes
$5,172 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.97 AC / 42,253 SF
View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

[Durham, NC]

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Location

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Sold By Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

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Building Information for 2256 Cranford Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.97 AC / 42,253 SF

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$4,294 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,863

Property Taxes

$431

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2256 Cranford Road

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
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,172.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 12,10A,11A
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2535456
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2023-10-23
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2276.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG: SEE SURVEY
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 682
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 682
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.13
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 40
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Driveway, Gravel, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, In Basement, Security System
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, In Basement, Driveway, Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 10
  • Room Description: Unfin Wksp
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 11
  • Room Description: Kit DK
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2256 Cranford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2535456

$760,000
Nov 7, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2535456

$760,000
Nov 3, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521527633

$760,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2535456

$760,000
11/07/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2535456

$760,000
11/03/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521527633

$760,000

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$561,450Additions$313,629Total$875,079
Tax Record2025$8,675 ($723 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtStories1Lot Size42,253 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108215Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2256 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: 2256 Cranford Road, Durham, NC 27705
$760,000
4
2,276
42,253
3
3
3,746
22,216
3
2
1,834
26,572
$173,000
3
1,765
21,780
$360,000
4
2,300
27,094
$35,000
51,836

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