Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,525 sqft
252 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 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 888.584.9431 nc.triangle@exprealty.com Brokerage DRE #C38854 • EXP Realty LLC
Listing closed: 01/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2538449

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$399,000

Avg days on market

88

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

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
  • Showings Expected to Begin: 12-04-2023
  • Subdivision: Shaw Hills Estates
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 1.01 AC / 43,995 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
  • Has City Limits: No
  • Lot Number: 35-36
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2538449
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-01-25
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Spring Valley Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal Middle
  • High School: Durham - Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 4.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1525.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: x by x
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Parcel Number: 123456
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Primary Residence: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.92
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Gas Pack
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Storage
Room Information
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: Family Room
  • Level: Lower
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
Room 10
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 11
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Lower
  • Description: Rec Room

Property History for 252 Hester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

$400,000—
Jan 20, 2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

—
Dec 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

$400,000
01/20/2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

—
12/03/2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2538449

$425,000

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 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt667 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN193488

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
43,995
–
–
–
–
20,473
–
–
–
–
21,780
$6,000
–
–
–
19,602
$220,000
3
2,512
84,070
–
–
–
–
20,038

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