Last Sold Price
3 beds1,899 sqft$264/sqft
4700 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Enjoy country living in this beautifully maintained 1940s era farmhouse bungalow. Originally built from lumber timbered and milled from the property, this home has been owned by the same family for over 74 years. Situated in the middle of 5 plus acres at the top of a hill nestled under majestic oaks and pecan trees, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2 bath cottage has lots of charm with its large front porch, 4 fireplaces, old growth pine floors, wide crown moulding and trim, and bead board walls and ceilings.Enjoy country living in this beautifully maintained 1940s era farmhouse bungalow. Originally built from lumber timbered and milled from the property, this home has been owned by the same family for over 74 years. Situated in the middle of 5 plus acres at the top of a hill nestled under majestic oaks and pecan trees, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2 bath cottage has lots of charm with its large front porch, 4 fireplaces, old growth pine floors, wide crown moulding and trim, and bead board walls and ceilings.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robbin Taylor-Hall • Taylor-Hall Properties

Property Details for 4700 Murphy School Road

Status
MLS #
2372831
Taxes
$2,850 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
5.47 AC / 238,273 SF
Zoning Description
RB
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$472,500

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 4700 Murphy School Road

Stories1Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size5.47 AC / 238,273 SF

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$2,789 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,552

Property Taxes

$238

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4700 Murphy School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RB
  • Directions: Old #10 to Murphy School Road
  • Cross Street: 13.3x11.5
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.010966
  • Longitude: -79.035113
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 1-2
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,850.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback
  • High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Carport, DW/Gravel
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5.47
  • Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Ext
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Vinyl Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Features: EntranceFoyer
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Interior: 1 Carport, DW/Gravel, Vinyl Ext
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, 1 Carport, DW/Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 4700 Murphy School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

$502,000
Apr 15, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

$502,000
Apr 15, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

$502,000
04/15/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

$502,000
04/15/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2372831

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

Public Records for 4700 Murphy School Road

Taxable ValueLand$246,100Additions$232,900Total$479,000
Tax Record2025$3,613 ($301 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,953 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,953 SqFtStories2Lot Size238,273 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated2006ZoningRBCountyORANGEAPN9882-93-5026

Schools near 4700 Murphy School Road

This home is within Orange County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Hope Elementary
PublicPK to 5

A L Stanback Middle
Public6 to 8

Cedar Ridge High
Public9 to 12

Partnership Academy Alternativ
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: 4700 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC 27705
$502,000
3
1,899
238,273
$275,000
2
1,461
56,148
3
1
1,329
363,726
2
1
1,741
118,483
$382,500
$160,000
492,228

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