4514 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705

$405,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,492 Sq. Ft.

$271 / Sq. Ft.

1,492

Sq. Ft.

$271

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Step back in time with this historic log cabin, originally built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and operated for decades as a community center before its thoughtful conversion to a private residence in 2006. Rich in character and craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind home showcases authentic log-and-mortar construction paired with modern updates, including a durable metal roof. Inside, you'll find warm, inviting spaces perfect for curling up by the fire with a good book. Outside, enjoy...Step back in time with this historic log cabin, originally built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and operated for decades as a community center before its thoughtful conversion to a private residence in 2006. Rich in character and craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind home showcases authentic log-and-mortar construction paired with modern updates, including a durable metal roof. Inside, you'll find warm, inviting spaces perfect for curling up by the fire with a good book. Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings or relaxing evenings on the screened porch surrounded by timeless rustic charm. This truly unique property offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of history--while still being just minutes from the conveniences of modern life. Ideally located just outside the Durham city limits, the home sits midway between Duke University, UNC, Chapel Hill, and downtown Durham, offering both tranquility and accessibility. There is simply nothing else like it on the market. Don't miss your chance to make this historic gem your own. Please do not block the driveway when parking for showings.

Listed by Courtney Brown • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Property Details for 4514 Erwin Road

View

Yes

Showings Expected to Begin

03-03-2026

Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

LISTING UPDATED: 04/04/2026 04:49 PM

Property Details for 4514 Erwin Road

Status	Active
MLS #	10149134
Days on Market	15
Taxes	$2,668 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	2006
Lot Size	0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
County	Durham County

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Building Information for 4514 Erwin Road

Stories-Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

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$2,262 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,039

Property Taxes

$222

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 4514 Erwin Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-20
Directions: From 15-501 in Durham head west on Erwin. House is on the right past Cornwallis. Park either off of the driveway or across Erwin in Lochnora.

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 35.992767
Longitude: -78.981973
Road Frontage Type: State Road

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $2,668.10

City Limits YN: No
Lot Number: NA
Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Property Leased YN: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-04-04

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens

High School: Durham - Jordan

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Carport: No

Garage: No

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://listings.lighthousevisuals.com/videos/019c9533-791b-730f-b776-7753d6441b24

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 1492.0
Lot Features: Back Yard

Architectural Style: Log Home, Rustic
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Number: 137750
Structure Type: Cabin, House
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 33

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Senior Community: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Log, Log Siding, Other
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Permeable Paving

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened
Pool Private: No
Roof: Metal
New Construction Type: Log, Log Siding, Other, Cabin, House

Interior Features

Levels: One
Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2

Basement Description: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Den, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Shower Only
Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Interior: Log, Log Siding, Other
Equipment: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator

Room Information

Rooms Total: 5.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.7
Room Width: 10.7

Room Length: 11.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Room Width: 12.5

Room Length: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.8
Room Width: 11.8

Room Length: 10.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 8 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Den

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 16.5
Room Width: 16.5

Room Length: 10.5
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 17 x 13.8
Room Width: 13.8

Room Length: 17.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Family Room

Agent

Sale and Listing

Property Type: Residential
Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 4514 Erwin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 4, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134		—
Mar 14, 2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10149134		—
Mar 3, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134		—
Feb 27, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134	$405,000	—
Oct 30, 2025	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #10117372		—
Oct 10, 2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$415,000	—
Sep 25, 2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$424,999	—
Sep 18, 2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$425,000	—
Aug 22, 2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$450,000	—
Nov 4, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1475785879	$243,000	+0.1% / yr
Apr 22, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000	—
Apr 22, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677		—
Apr 22, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000	—
Apr 21, 2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000	—
Apr 21, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677		—
Apr 21, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569183244	$242,000	-0.0% / yr
Feb 17, 2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677		—
Jan 11, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$245,000	—
Jan 11, 2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$245,000	—
Sep 9, 2015	Expired AMLS #1994558	$259,900	—
Sep 9, 2015	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1994558		—
Jul 9, 2015	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1994558		—
Mar 19, 2015	Expired AMLS #1971502	$265,000	—
Mar 19, 2015	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1971502		—
Mar 11, 2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	$259,900	—
Mar 11, 2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	$259,900	—
Mar 11, 2015	Listed (Active) AMLS #1994558	$259,900	—
Dec 3, 2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1971502		—
Sep 23, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	$265,000	—
Sep 23, 2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	$265,000	—
Sep 23, 2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1971502	$265,000	—
Apr 20, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #222270210	$242,500	—
Apr 20, 2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$242,500	—
Apr 20, 2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$242,500	—
Mar 1, 2007	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #914050		—
Feb 20, 2007	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$245,000	—
Feb 20, 2007	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$245,000	—
Feb 18, 2007	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #894927		—
Feb 18, 2007	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #894927		—
Feb 18, 2007	Expired AMLS #894927	$250,000	—
Oct 19, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #894927	$275,000	—
Oct 19, 2006	Listed (Active) AMLS #894927	$275,000	—
Oct 19, 2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #894927	$275,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/04/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134	—
03/14/2026	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10149134	—
03/03/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134	—
02/27/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10149134	$405,000
10/30/2025	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	—
10/10/2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$415,000
09/25/2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$424,999
09/18/2025	Price Change TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$425,000
08/22/2025	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10117372	$450,000
11/04/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1475785879	$243,000 +0.1% / yr
04/22/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000
04/22/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	—
04/22/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000
04/21/2016	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$242,000
04/21/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	—
04/21/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569183244	$242,000 -0.0% / yr
02/17/2016	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	—
01/11/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$245,000
01/11/2016	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2044677	$245,000
09/09/2015	Expired AMLS #1994558	$259,900
09/09/2015	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	—
07/09/2015	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	—
03/19/2015	Expired AMLS #1971502	$265,000
03/19/2015	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	—
03/11/2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	$259,900
03/11/2015	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1994558	$259,900
03/11/2015	Listed (Active) AMLS #1994558	$259,900
12/03/2014	Withdrawn TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	—
09/23/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	$265,000
09/23/2014	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1971502	$265,000
09/23/2014	Listed (Active) AMLS #1971502	$265,000
04/20/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #222270210	$242,500
04/20/2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$242,500
04/20/2007	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$242,500
03/01/2007	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #914050	—
02/20/2007	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$245,000
02/20/2007	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #914050	$245,000
02/18/2007	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #894927	—
02/18/2007	Expired TRIANGLEMLS #894927	—
02/18/2007	Expired AMLS #894927	$250,000
10/19/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #894927	$275,000
10/19/2006	Listed (Active) AMLS #894927	$275,000
10/19/2006	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #894927	$275,000

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Public Records for 4514 Erwin Road

Taxable ValueLand$168,750Additions$217,971Total$386,721

Tax Record2025$2,668 ($222 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN137750Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4514 Erwin Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Morehead Montessori	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.8 mi
6/10	Forest View Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.6 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.3 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.0 mi
8/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	3.0 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.3 mi
NR	Hope Creek Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.8 mi
6/10	Forest View Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.3 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.0 mi
8/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	3.0 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.3 mi
NR	Hope Creek Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 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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4514 Erwin Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on February 27, 2026 by Peak, Swirles & Cavallito, it's currently listed at $405,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on November 4, 2021. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Forest View Elementary and Sherwood Githens Middle. 4514 Erwin Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,492 sqft single family home built in 2006.

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Durham, NC 27705