Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds5,863 sqft

4900 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Single FamilyProperty Type
12.16 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$597/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Susan Peak 919.612.3221 susanpeak@mindspring.com Brokerage DRE #C13348 • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Listing closed: 05/27/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10004941
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Property Information for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $14,485 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 12.16 AC / 529,689 SF

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
  • Has City Limits: No
  • Lot Number: A & B
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Orange - New Hope Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback Middle
  • High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge High
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5863.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Pasture, Secluded, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 1743.0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1377.0
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
  • Parcel Number: 9892943444/9892947333
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.93
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

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
  • Roof: Metal, Other, Shake
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Wall Oven
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Nursery, Dining L, Butler's Pantry, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment

Room Information

Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 14.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.7
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 37.0
  • Width: 30.4
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 23.6
  • Width: 14.8
Room 4
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.9
  • Width: 11.5
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 14.9
  • Width: 14.2
Room 6
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 14.9
  • Width: 11.9
Room 7
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 18.7
  • Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 15.4
  • Width: 11.9
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 15.4
  • Width: 11.9
Room 10
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.8
  • Width: 7.4
Room 11
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 20.2
  • Width: 13.3
Room 12
  • Type: Basement
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 37.0
  • Width: 31.0
Room 13
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Kit Pantry
  • Length: 12.6
  • Width: 7.7
Room 14
  • Type: Gym
  • Level: Second
  • Description: Exercise
  • Length: 18.7
  • Width: 16.0
Room 15
  • Type: Sunroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 17.2
  • Width: 13.0

Property History for 4900 West Cornwallis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

$3,500,000—
Apr 14, 2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

—
Jan 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

$5,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2025

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

$3,500,000
04/14/2025

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

—
01/07/2024

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10004941

$5,650,000

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Public records

4900 West Cornwallis Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,715 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,715 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

153,767 SqFt

Schools near 4900 West Cornwallis 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

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