Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds5,497 sqft
3812 Dover Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.4 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$205/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Originally known as The Norton home, this spectacular 1928 tudor style home commands attention on its 2.4 acre site in the heart of the Historic Hope Valley Country Club neighborhood. Perched beautifully on the hill directly across from the Country Club, this lovely home exudes charm, warmth and character. The award winning artist studio at the rear of the property was designed by architect, Frank Harmon.Originally known as The Norton home, this spectacular 1928 tudor style home commands attention on its 2.4 acre site in the heart of the Historic Hope Valley Country Club neighborhood. Perched beautifully on the hill directly across from the Country Club, this lovely home exudes charm, warmth and character. The award winning artist studio at the rear of the property was designed by architect, Frank Harmon.
  • Listed by: Nata Bozymski 919.442.8619 Brokerage DRE #C24982 • Local Market Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 03/06/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 1982601

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Median sold price

$1,180,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

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Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 3812 Dover Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 2.40 AC / 104,544 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hope Valley Road to Dover. House will be on left, directly across from the Hope Valley Country Club.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.944778
  • Longitude: -78.952011
  • Neighborhood: Hope Valley Country Club
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 2
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 1.29
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1982601
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5497.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Hardwood Trees
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Tudor
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1144.0
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.8
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Community Features: Golf, Historical Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: Second
Room 11
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Additional
  • Description: Studio

Property History for 3812 Dover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #490731529

$1,125,000—
Mar 6, 2015

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1982601

$1,125,000—
Jan 19, 2015

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1982601

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #490731529

$1,125,000
03/06/2015

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1982601

$1,125,000
01/19/2015

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1982601

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Public Records for 3812 Dover Road

Taxable ValueLand$689,600Additions$1,441,354Total$2,130,954
Tax Record2025$21,124 ($1,760 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,841 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,841 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt264 SqFtStories2Lot Size103,237 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN124492

Schools near 3812 Dover 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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Rogers-Herr Middle
Public6 to 8

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: 3812 Dover Road, Durham, NC 27707
$1,125,000
6
5,497
104,544
–
3
4.5
5,640
104,544
–
4
2.5
1,938
15,682
$717,500
4
5.5
4,474
17,424
$875,000
5
4,051
44,953
$465,000
5
3,206
51,400

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