Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,512 sqft$88/sqft
251 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.93 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$88/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wonderfully maintained one owner home on 1.93 acres only minutes to RTP and Brier Creek. Pristine condition with plenty of room to grow. Brick exterior, fenced yard, two sheds, large garage with workshop, office, formal areas, updated kitchen, ceramic tile baths, fridge, washer, dryer, storm windows, deck, patio and covered front porch.Wonderfully maintained one owner home on 1.93 acres only minutes to RTP and Brier Creek. Pristine condition with plenty of room to grow. Brick exterior, fenced yard, two sheds, large garage with workshop, office, formal areas, updated kitchen, ceramic tile baths, fridge, washer, dryer, storm windows, deck, patio and covered front porch.
  • Listed by: Mike Ellis • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
  • Listed by: Patrick Ellis
Listing closed: 04/05/2010 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 1689074

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$438,500

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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Property Information for 251 Hester Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: No
  • Subdivision: Shaw Hills Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 1.93 AC / 84,070 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 98 east, right on Olive Branch, left on Hester
  • Cross Street: 20x16
  • Subdivision Name: Shaw Hills Estates
  • Latitude: 35.971275
  • Longitude: -78.781234
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Tax Lot: 0
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
  • High School: Durham - Southern
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Garage, Garage Shop
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 202 x 471 x 125 x 423
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 8
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Sand Filter, Well
  • Water_Sewer: Sand Filter, Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 0-5 Years
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Split Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Office, Separate Living room, Utility Room, Workshop, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Garage, Garage Shop, Brick Veneer, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Utility Room WD, DW/Asphalt, Entry/Side, Garage, Garage Shop
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 251 Hester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #286921039

$220,000
Apr 5, 2010

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1689074

$220,000
Apr 5, 2010

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1689074

$220,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #286921039

$220,000
04/05/2010

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1689074

$220,000
04/05/2010

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1689074

$220,000

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

Public Records for 251 Hester Road

Taxable ValueLand$160,600Additions$304,291Total$464,891
Tax Record2025$3,275 ($273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,262 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,262 SqFtStories1Lot Size81,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN193710Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 251 Hester Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Neal Middle
Public6 to 8

Holton Career And Resource Center
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: 251 Hester Road, Durham, NC 27703
$220,000
3
2,512
84,070
71,003
$400,000
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