Last Sold Price
5 beds3,250 sqft$237/sqft
2521 Perkins Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Breathe deeply + pull up to an urban retreat = leave the worries of the day and tomorrow behind. Enter into a calm that is looking out over forest in each direction through more windows than most would care to count. With what may be the largest front porch in the South + a patio that sprawls across the rear, the entertaining potential is only capped by the guest list. A newer lovely garage apartment and a perfect, modern master suite are just two of many things to love about this uniquely special......Breathe deeply + pull up to an urban retreat = leave the worries of the day and tomorrow behind. Enter into a calm that is looking out over forest in each direction through more windows than most would care to count. With what may be the largest front porch in the South + a patio that sprawls across the rear, the entertaining potential is only capped by the guest list. A newer lovely garage apartment and a perfect, modern master suite are just two of many things to love about this uniquely special... Home
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brandon Jozwiak • Nest Realty

Property Details for 2521 Perkins Road

Status
MLS #
2158405
Taxes
$5,798 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.79 AC / 34,586 SF
Subdivision
Duke University Homesites
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$839,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 2521 Perkins Road

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,586 SF

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$4,397 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,914

Property Taxes

$483

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2521 Perkins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 15-501 take 751 towards Duke. Turn left on Cranford Rd then right on Perkins Rd. House is on the right.
  • Cross Street: 21x18.6
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.98833
  • Longitude: -78.93779
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,798.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Asphalt, On Street, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 74.4 x 54.3 x 100 x 58 x 52 x 61.9 x 122.4
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Partial Brick
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Partial Brick, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: MultiLevel
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Carpet/Wood, Ceramic, Hardwood, Parquet
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, In-law Suite, In-Law Suite w/sep entry, In-Law Suite sep Bldg, Office, Room Over Garage, Workshop
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Interior: DW/Asphalt, On Street, Garage, Partial Brick, 1st Floor
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, 1st Floor, DW/Asphalt, On Street, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2521 Perkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

$770,000
Aug 3, 2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

$770,000
Aug 3, 2018

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

$770,000
08/03/2018

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

$770,000
08/03/2018

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2158405

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

Public Records for 2521 Perkins Road

Taxable ValueLand$510,150Additions$487,816Total$997,966
Tax Record2024$9,893 ($824 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,124 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,124 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,412 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108115Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2521 Perkins 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
Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Morehead Montessori
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: 2521 Perkins Road, Durham, NC 27705
$770,000
5
3,250
34,586
$200,000
3
2
1,481
32,234
$250,000
4
2,300
41,817
$280,000
4
2,500
44,866
$310,000
3
1,764
43,560
14,375

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