Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,346 sqft$200/sqft
5 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.87 acresLot Size
1936Year Built
$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Sprawling 1936 home nestled on private lot adjacent to Duke Forest. Hidden behind majestic trees, this beautiful 3/4 acre lot with circular driveway is an easy walk or bike ride to all things Duke and Durham. Enjoy the patio or luxuriate in the beautiful heated pool. Original wide plank pegged oak floors, two large master suites, one on main floor currently used as family room. Two separate studies on main floor. Rare opportunity for privacy in a spectacular location. Your oasis in the city!Sprawling 1936 home nestled on private lot adjacent to Duke Forest. Hidden behind majestic trees, this beautiful 3/4 acre lot with circular driveway is an easy walk or bike ride to all things Duke and Durham. Enjoy the patio or luxuriate in the beautiful heated pool. Original wide plank pegged oak floors, two large master suites, one on main floor currently used as family room. Two separate studies on main floor. Rare opportunity for privacy in a spectacular location. Your oasis in the city!
  • Listed by: Katie Joyce • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties
Listing closed: 03/21/2016 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2032362

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$640,000

Avg days on market

85

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 5 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: No
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • HOA Fees: $.00
  • Association Fee2: $.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.87 AC / 37,897 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Swift Avenue turn on to Sylvan Road. Property is on the cul-de-sac on the right side with sloping circular driveway.
  • Cross Street: 15.5X24
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.998523
  • Longitude: -78.925727
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Tax Lot: 1
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Pearsontown
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, DW/Concrete, Parking Pad, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 39 x 247 x 35 x 107 x 124 x 249
  • Architectural Style: Farm House, Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Partial Brick, Wood Ext
  • Fencing: Brick Wall, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 0-5 Years
  • Security Features: Security System Finished
  • New Construction Type: Partial Brick, Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Dual Zone A/C
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Dual Zone Heat, Heat Age 3-6 Yrs, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Separate Living room, Study, Utility Room, 9 Ft Ceiling, Bookcases, Granite Counters, Paneling, Quartz Counter Tops
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Attached, Circular Driveway, DW/Concrete, Parking Pad, Garage, Partial Brick, Wood Ext, Utility Room WD, Security System Finished
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Utility Room WD, Attached, Circular Driveway, DW/Concrete, Parking Pad, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 5 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2032362

$670,000
Mar 21, 2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2032362

$670,000
Feb 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567282682

$670,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2032362

$670,000
03/21/2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2032362

$670,000
02/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567282682

$670,000

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

Public Records for 5 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$467,500Additions$508,885Total$976,385
Tax Record2024$9,679 ($807 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,340 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,340 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108711Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 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
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Elementary
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: 5 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 27701
$670,000
3
3,346
37,897
$670,000
4
2
3,151
22,216
$310,000
3
2,382
38,332
$330,000
4
2,798
19,950
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3,807
21,344
2
2,975
20,038

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