3938 Hope Valley Road

Closed 12/18/25

Last Sold Price

$317,500

3 beds2 baths1,626 sqft$195/sqft

3938 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Description

Welcome to this charming Cape Cod nestled on a lovely wooded lot in desirable Southwest Durham. The inviting front porch, spanning the length of the home, sets the tone for timeless character and everyday comfort. Inside, you'll find a spacious first-floor primary suite, a large family room ideal for gathering, and a light-filled breakfast room off the kitchen that overlooks the private backyard. The serene outdoor setting offers both beauty and privacy, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently...Welcome to this charming Cape Cod nestled on a lovely wooded lot in desirable Southwest Durham. The inviting front porch, spanning the length of the home, sets the tone for timeless character and everyday comfort. Inside, you'll find a spacious first-floor primary suite, a large family room ideal for gathering, and a light-filled breakfast room off the kitchen that overlooks the private backyard. The serene outdoor setting offers both beauty and privacy, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located just minutes from Southpoint, Duke, RTP, and RDU Airport, with easy access to I-40 for seamless travel throughout the Triangle. Shopping, dining, and recreation are all right at your doorstep in this sought-after location. Added bonus: access to the American Tobacco trail is across the street! Strong rental history over the last 13 years

LISTING CLOSED: 12/18/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Jenny Barber • Allen Tate / Durham

Property Details for 3938 Hope Valley Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

10124734

Taxes

$4,213 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1983

Lot Size

0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

County

Durham County

View

Yes

Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Allen Tate / Durham

Sold By Keller Williams Legacy

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Building Information for 3938 Hope Valley Road

Stories2Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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$1,965 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,614

Property Taxes

$351

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Property Information for 3938 Hope Valley Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-10
Directions: US 15-501 South: Exit 105B (MLK Jr. Pkwy). Right on Hope Valley Road. In 1.7 miles, property will be on the right. (Or use GPS.)

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 35.936398
Longitude: -78.946827
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $4,213.13

City Limits Of: Durham
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 25A
Restrictive Covenants YN: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Property Leased YN: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

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

High School: Durham - Jordan

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Open, Parking Pad, Paved

Attached Garage: No
Garage: No

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/7488166f-dad5-4300-a1ac-0b9d56fed007?initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1626.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Wooded

Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 135195
Structure Type: House
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: No
Sold PriceList Price: 0.91

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 26

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Other
Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Wood

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Security System
New Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Other, House

Interior Features

Levels: One and One Half, Two
Stories: 2

Basement Description: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Shower
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Interior: Cable Available, Driveway, Open, Parking Pad, Paved, HardiPlank Type, Other, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Security System
Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Driveway, Open, Parking Pad, Paved

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 11.25 x 14.42
Room Width: 14.42

Room Length: 11.25
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 12.17 x 21.75
Room Width: 21.75

Room Length: 12.17
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 10.58 x 21.75
Room Width: 21.75

Room Length: 10.58
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 8 x 7.33
Room Width: 7.33

Room Length: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 7.83 x 11.42
Room Width: 11.42

Room Length: 7.83
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Entrance Hall

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11.42 x 7.33
Room Width: 7.33

Room Length: 11.42
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 12.17 x 24.9
Room Width: 24.9

Room Length: 12.17
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.83
Room Width: 8.83

Room Length: 9.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Sunroom

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 3938 Hope Valley Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 18, 2025	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$317,500	—
Dec 12, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759306	$317,500	+3.0% / yr
Nov 8, 2025	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10124734		—
Oct 17, 2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$350,000	—
Sep 24, 2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$375,000	—
Feb 25, 2005	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$172,000	—
Feb 25, 2005	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$172,000	—
Feb 16, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594937506	$172,000	—
Jan 23, 2005	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #777234		—
Dec 13, 2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$179,900	—
Dec 13, 2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$179,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/18/2025	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$317,500
12/12/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923759306	$317,500 +3.0% / yr
11/08/2025	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	—
10/17/2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$350,000
09/24/2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10124734	$375,000
02/25/2005	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$172,000
02/25/2005	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$172,000
02/16/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594937506	$172,000
01/23/2005	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #777234	—
12/13/2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$179,900
12/13/2004	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #777234	$179,900

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

Public Records for 3938 Hope Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$219,000Additions$206,011Total$425,011

Tax Record2025$4,213 ($351 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,463 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,463 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN135195Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3938 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	4.1 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	2.7 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	3.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.1 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	2.7 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	3.7 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 3938 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$317,500	3	2	1,626	20,037
4000 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	–	3	3	2,551	20,038
3936 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$195,000	3	2	2,124	40,510
15 Willow Bridge Drive, Unit 15, Durham, NC 27707	$115,000	2	3	1,440	1,698
15 Willow Bridge Drive, Durham, NC 27707	$255,000	3	3	1,471	1,742
3947 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	–	3	2	1,556	12,197
4003 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$294,000	3	2	1,885	12,240
3940 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	–	–	–	–	20,473
3945 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$360,000	3	3	1,961	10,018
4002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	–	–	–	–	20,038
3941 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	–	3	2	1,564	11,326
3932 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$199,950	4	3	2,445	39,770
4008 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$448,000	3	3	2,156	39,639
3937 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$261,000	3	2	1,529	15,681
4009 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707	$128,900	3	2	1,523	10,018

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