Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,382 sqft$130/sqft
4 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.88 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$130/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dr. Korstian's home, one of the first built on Duke land for faculty. Wife from Asheville - note architectural millwork in Foyer. Walk to Duke. Large lot well planted by Dr. K. (famed Duke Forestry Prof) with many beautiful specimens. Terrific study. Hardwood floors. Very large living room and spacious dining room. Delightful screened side porch. 2 car garage. Large master bedroomDr. Korstian's home, one of the first built on Duke land for faculty. Wife from Asheville - note architectural millwork in Foyer. Walk to Duke. Large lot well planted by Dr. K. (famed Duke Forestry Prof) with many beautiful specimens. Terrific study. Hardwood floors. Very large living room and spacious dining room. Delightful screened side porch. 2 car garage. Large master bedroom
  • Listed by: Susan A Richter • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Listing closed: 06/15/2005 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 772533

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 4 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.88 AC / 38,332 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES
  • Directions: WEST ON CHAPEL HILL ST. TOWARD DUKE, RIGHT ON SWIFT, FIRST LEFT IS SYLVAN. HOME AT BACK OF CUL-DE-SAC
  • Latitude: 35.99807
  • Longitude: -78.92572
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Association: No
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
  • Tax Rate: 1.37
Contract Information
  • Legacy Commission Data: buyer agent: 3DC2.4R
  • Original Listing ID: 772533
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2382.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 248 x 173 x 99 x 239
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1028
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1028
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.97
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water
  • Interior: Garage, Brick Veneer
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 10
  • Room Description: WKSHOP
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 4 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #772533

$310,000
Jun 15, 2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #772533

$310,000
Jun 3, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594941808

$310,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #772533

$310,000
06/15/2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #772533

$310,000
06/03/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594941808

$310,000

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

Public Records for 4 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$470,000Additions$351,948Total$821,948
Tax Record2025$8,148 ($679 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,686 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,686 SqFtStories1Lot Size38,333 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108710Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4 Sylvan 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: 4 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 27701
$310,000
3
2,382
38,332
4
3,807
21,344
$330,000
4
2,798
19,950
$670,000
3
3,346
37,897
19,166
$670,000
4
2
3,151
22,216

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