4900 W Cornwallis Rd

Durham, NC 27705

$3,500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
5,863 Sq. Ft.
$597 / Sq. Ft.
5,863
Sq. Ft.
$597
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 5/29/25
Closed 5/29/25
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Description

Fabulous new price! Surrounded by Duke Forest, this 12.16 acre treasure offers quiet privacy only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or UNC/Chapel Hill. This five BR estate property is comprised of a main house with 3 ensuite BRs plus a 2BR/2BA cottage only a quick stroll away. The primary residence includes the components of a magnificent 1850's barn relocated to NC & setting the stage for this carefully constructed home completed in 2009. The separate restored 1840's farmhouse provides perfect guest...Fabulous new price! Surrounded by Duke Forest, this 12.16 acre treasure offers quiet privacy only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or UNC/Chapel Hill. This five BR estate property is comprised of a main house with 3 ensuite BRs plus a 2BR/2BA cottage only a quick stroll away. The primary residence includes the components of a magnificent 1850's barn relocated to NC & setting the stage for this carefully constructed home completed in 2009. The separate restored 1840's farmhouse provides perfect guest quarters with its additional 2BRs/2BA, LR w/fp, full kitchen and screen porch. The main house incorporates historic elements rescued from a beautiful old house in Halifax, Va. Gorgeous open design is ideal for entertaining. Spectacular stone fireplace. Incomparable heart pine woodwork. Pretty baths, bookcses, open kitchen/scullery/ barn doors. Enjoy the best of a 2024 lifestyle with modern amenities including an elevator and home gym. Don't miss the convenient & enormous storage in garage walk-up & under house walk-in. Ancient trees shade this land grant parcel of Couch family heritage. Established gardens include stone and brick hardscape, retaining walls, a meandering creekbed and koi pond lovingly planted with specimen favorites and next generation trees. Deer fencing & irrigation protect the large vegetable garden. Rolling pasture welcomes children and pets to play freely.
  1. Listed by Susan Peak • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Property Details for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

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Subdivision
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LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:05 AM

Property Details for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10004941
Days on Market464
Taxes$14,485 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size12.16 AC / 529,689 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Sold By Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

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Building Information for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size12.16 AC / 529,689 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,265 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,058

Property Taxes

$1,207

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Located on Cornwallis Road between Erwin and Kerley Roads
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.016354
  • Longitude: -79.00403
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $14,485.00
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: A & B
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Orange - New Hope
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback
  • High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5863.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Pasture, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 1743
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1377
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1377
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
  • Parcel Number: 9892943444/9892947333
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.93
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 100
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Builder Name: Charles Woods
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal, Shake, Other
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier, Water Softener
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Nursery, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar
  • Equipment Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier, Water Softener
  • Interior: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Wood Siding, Laundry Room, Main Level, Security System
  • Equipment: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Laundry Room, Main Level, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12.7 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 12.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 37 x 30.4
  • Room Width: 30.4
  • Room Length: 37.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.8
  • Room Width: 14.8
  • Room Length: 23.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.9 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 12.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.9 x 14.2
  • Room Width: 14.2
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 14.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18.7 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 18.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8 x 7.4
  • Room Width: 7.4
  • Room Length: 12.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 20.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 37 x 31
  • Room Width: 31.0
  • Room Length: 37.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Description: Kit Pantry
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.7
  • Room Width: 7.7
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Description: Exercise
  • Room Dimensions: 18.7 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 18.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Gym
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 17.2 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 17.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 14.8 x 5.8
  • Room Width: 5.8
  • Room Length: 14.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

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May 28, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

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May 27, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$3,500,000—
Apr 14, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

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Aug 6, 2024

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$3,750,000—
Apr 11, 2024

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$4,550,000—
Jan 6, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$5,650,000—
Dec 31, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

—
Dec 6, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$5,650,000—
Feb 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$6,575,000—
Feb 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$6,575,000—
Dec 12, 2003

Sold

AMLS #702302

$600,000—
Dec 12, 2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$600,000—
Dec 12, 2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$600,000—
Sep 23, 2003

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

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Jul 29, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$750,000—
Jul 29, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #702302

$750,000—
Jul 29, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$750,000—
Jun 14, 2003

Expired

AMLS #643952

$850,000—
Jun 14, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

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May 28, 2003

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

—
Nov 11, 2002

Expired

AMLS #644749

$1,500,000—
Nov 11, 2002

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #644749

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Jun 9, 2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #644749

$1,500,000—
Jun 9, 2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #644749

$1,500,000—
Jun 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

$1,500,000—
Jun 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

$1,500,000—
Jun 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #643952

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

—
05/28/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

—
05/27/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$3,500,000
04/14/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

—
08/06/2024

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$3,750,000
04/11/2024

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$4,550,000
01/06/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10004941

$5,650,000
12/31/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

—
12/06/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$5,650,000
02/21/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$6,575,000
02/21/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2496068

$6,575,000
12/12/2003

Sold

AMLS #702302

$600,000
12/12/2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$600,000
12/12/2003

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$600,000
09/23/2003

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

—
07/29/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$750,000
07/29/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #702302

$750,000
07/29/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702302

$750,000
06/14/2003

Expired

AMLS #643952

$850,000
06/14/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

—
05/28/2003

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

—
11/11/2002

Expired

AMLS #644749

$1,500,000
11/11/2002

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #644749

—
06/09/2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #644749

$1,500,000
06/09/2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #644749

$1,500,000
06/06/2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

$1,500,000
06/06/2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #643952

$1,500,000
06/06/2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #643952

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

Taxable ValueLand$257,400Additions$251,300Total$508,700
Tax Record2025$3,828 ($319 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,715 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,715 SqFtStories2Lot Size153,767 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1980ZoningRBCountyORANGEAPN9892-94-3444Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4900 West Cornwallis Road

This home is within Orange County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Hope Elementary
Public - PK to 5
A L Stanback Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Cedar Ridge High
Public - 9 to 12
Partnership Academy Alternativ
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

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