3934 Hope Valley Road

Closed 5/31/26

Modern style meets wide-open space… right in Durham.

Bright, open layout designed for real life.

Now it lives as 3BR + flex, perfect for a home office, studio, or guest retreat.

Multigenerational living, guests, or roommates who want their own comfortable space.

Urban edge meets backyard charm. Fresh eggs optional, bragging rights included.

Room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the quiet—something rare this close to the city.

Style, flexibility, and nearly an acre of land all in one place.

If you’ve been looking for something with personality, this might be your Durham unicorn.

Minutes to Downtown Durham, Duke, RTP, and Southpoint.

Sold

Last Sold Price

$710,000

3 beds3 baths2,437 sqft

3934 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.93 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$291/sq ftPrice per sq ft

10 carsParking Spaces

Description

''NYC Loft Energy. Durham Backyard Freedom.'' Modern edge meets wide-open breathing room in this one-level Durham retreat on nearly an acre. Originally designed as a 4-bedroom, the home now lives as 3 bedrooms + flex space. Two oversized primary suites--for multigenerational living, long-term guests, or a sophisticated work-from-home setup. The vibe is open, bright, and effortlessly cool, with updates where they matter most: New roof (2025), HVAC (2018), tankless water heater (2022), and updated...''NYC Loft Energy. Durham Backyard Freedom.'' Modern edge meets wide-open breathing room in this one-level Durham retreat on nearly an acre. Originally designed as a 4-bedroom, the home now lives as 3 bedrooms + flex space. Two oversized primary suites--for multigenerational living, long-term guests, or a sophisticated work-from-home setup. The vibe is open, bright, and effortlessly cool, with updates where they matter most: New roof (2025), HVAC (2018), tankless water heater (2022), and updated electrical panel. Nearly an acre of private space gives you room to garden, entertain, relax--or embrace your inner homesteader with the backyard chicken coop. No HOA. No Rules. Just space and style. All minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke, RTP, and Southpoint. Rare combination: urban attitude, backyard freedom.

Listed by: Mary Jo Coppola 919.448.5678 maryjo.coppola@allentate.com Brokerage DRE #C30590 • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham

Listing closed: 05/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10151267

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Property Information for 3934 Hope Valley Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,521 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
Waterfront: No
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,511 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Hwy. 54 to North on Hope Valley Road (NC 751). House will be on your LEFT just past Rugby Road.
Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision

Latitude: 35.936941
Longitude: -78.946517

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $6,521.06

City Limits Of: Durham
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 23
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Has Comp Sale: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Has Property Leased: No
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-04-17

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Southwest Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle

High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Parking

Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway

Carport: No
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2437.0
Lot Features: Landscaped, Hardwood Trees

Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Parcel Number: 135197
Structure Type: House
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 0.96

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Foundation Details: Slab
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: House, Brick, Wood Siding

Interior Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1

Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
Spa: No

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Length: 10.7
Width: 12.6

Room 2

Type: Entrance Hall
Level: Main

Length: 6.1
Width: 9.69

Room 3

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Length: 11.0
Width: 16.8

Room 4

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Length: 13.5
Width: 20.2

Room 5

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 11.9
Width: 14.8

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Length: 15.7
Width: 16.7

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main

Length: 10.5
Width: 11.3

Room 8

Type: Laundry
Level: Main

Length: 5.5
Width: 15.2

Room 9

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Length: 15.2
Width: 23.9

Property History for 3934 Hope Valley Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 31, 2026	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267	$710,000	—
May 13, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939932143	$710,000	—
May 13, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939432968	$710,000	+1.8% / yr
Mar 30, 2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267		—
Mar 7, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267	$759,000	—
Oct 1, 2025	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10101074	$779,000	—
Jun 5, 2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10101074	$829,900	—
Mar 14, 2022	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097	$660,000	—
Mar 8, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1485352661	$660,000	+13.7% / yr
Feb 17, 2022	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097		—
Feb 12, 2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097	$575,000	—
Oct 19, 2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680	$375,000	—
Oct 11, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #607382142	$375,000	+97.2% / yr
Sep 18, 2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680		—
May 27, 2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680	$489,000	—
Nov 7, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583716216	$200,000	+0.5% / yr
Aug 8, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594945184	$189,000	—
Aug 8, 2005	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790	$189,000	—
Jul 9, 2005	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790		—
Mar 31, 2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790	$189,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/31/2026	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267	$710,000
05/13/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939932143	$710,000
05/13/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1939432968	$710,000 +1.8% / yr
03/30/2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267	—
03/07/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151267	$759,000
10/01/2025	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10101074	$779,000
06/05/2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10101074	$829,900
03/14/2022	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097	$660,000
03/08/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1485352661	$660,000 +13.7% / yr
02/17/2022	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097	—
02/12/2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2431097	$575,000
10/19/2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680	$375,000
10/11/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #607382142	$375,000 +97.2% / yr
09/18/2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680	—
05/27/2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2130680	$489,000
11/07/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #583716216	$200,000 +0.5% / yr
08/08/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594945184	$189,000
08/08/2005	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790	$189,000
07/09/2005	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790	—
03/31/2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #793790	$189,900

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

Public Records for 3934 Hope Valley Road

Taxable Value

Land

$289,500

Additions

$368,329

Total$657,829

Tax Record

2025

$6,521 ($543 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

2,414 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,414 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

40,511 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1957

Year Renovated

1957

Zoning

RS-10

County

DURHAM

APN

135197

Schools near 3934 Hope Valley Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.0 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	2.6 mi
8/10	Durham School of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 13	2.6 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	3.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.0 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	2.6 mi
8/10	Durham School of Technology Public9 to 13 Choice school	2.6 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	3.6 mi

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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3934 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Property Details

Building Information

Summary

Property

Interior and Exterior Features

Room Information

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Tax Record

2025

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

Style

Year Built

Year Renovated

Zoning

County

APN

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