Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,525 sqft$262/sqft
252 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lease/purchase possible Take a virtual step back in time, and tour this professionally updated, mid-century home! Entertain or unwind on the large deck overlooking a serene, private, fenced back yard... a spacious outdoor oasis to enjoy nature. Rejuvenate the grape vines and try your hand at wine-making. With multiple bedrooms and flexible living areas, this home accommodates various lifestyles. Whether you're working from home, hosting gatherings, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this house...Lease/purchase possible Take a virtual step back in time, and tour this professionally updated, mid-century home! Entertain or unwind on the large deck overlooking a serene, private, fenced back yard... a spacious outdoor oasis to enjoy nature. Rejuvenate the grape vines and try your hand at wine-making. With multiple bedrooms and flexible living areas, this home accommodates various lifestyles. Whether you're working from home, hosting gatherings, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this house adapts to your lifestyle. Easy access to all the good stuff in Durham! Bulls Athletic Park (7.7 mi), ZincHouse Winery (2.5 mi), DPAC (7.3 mi). RTP (8.5 mi)...the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Updates include: new roof, new windows, new kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances plus gorgeous L2 granite tops (blue flower), site-finished red oak floors throughtout most of the home. New outside 4'-wide stairway down to the spacious rec/bonus room on the lower level. If you are looking for mostly one-floor living and maybe expanding your Rover service, with an acre of land with trees (3/4 fenced), this one is worth a visit!
  • Listed by: Daniel Della Rova • EXP Realty LLC
Listing closed: 02/01/2024 09:54 PM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2538449

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$432,638

Avg days on market

101

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 252 Hester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,045 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Yes
  • Showings Expected to Begin: 12-04-2023
  • Subdivision: Shaw Hills Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Durham Hwy (NC 98) to Olive Branch Rd. Slight left turn onto Hester Rd. Follow to house on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Shaw Hills Estates
  • Latitude: 35.970805
  • Longitude: -78.78232
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,045.00
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 35-36
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2538449
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-01-25
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Spring Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
  • High School: Durham - Southern
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1525.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: x by x
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 500
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 500
  • Parcel Number: 123456
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.92
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 55
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Storage
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: Attached, Carport, Garage, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Attached, Carport, Garage
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: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 11
  • Room Description: Rec Room
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 252 Hester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

Feb 1, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

Jan 31, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

$400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

02/01/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

01/31/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2538449

$400,000

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

Public Records for 252 Hester Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,250Additions$302,884Total$399,134
Tax Record2025$2,820 ($235 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN193488Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 252 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: 252 Hester Road, Durham, NC 27703
$400,000
3
1,525
47,916
20,473
21,780
$6,000
19,602
$220,000
3
2,512
84,070
20,038

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