5300 Kerley Rd

Durham, NC 27705

$425,000
Price
2
Beds
1,333 Sq. Ft.
$319 / Sq. Ft.
1,333
Sq. Ft.
$319
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you. Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves...Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you. Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away. Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026). Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!
  1. Listed by Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 5300 Kerley Road

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Garden
View
Yes
Showings Expected to Begin
04-17-2026
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 09:34 AM

Property Details for 5300 Kerley Road

StatusActive
MLS #10160765
Days on Market2
Taxes$2,369 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
CountyDurham County
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Building Information for 5300 Kerley Road

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,602 SF

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Property Information for 5300 Kerley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-20
  • Directions: Take 15/501 N to exit 105 (Cornwallis Rd.). Turn left onto W Cornwallis Rd. and make a left onto Erwin Rd. Turn right onto Kerley Rd.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.987432
  • Longitude: -78.994129
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,368.55
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 0
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1333.0
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Native Plants, Partially Cleared
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
  • Other Area Above Grade: 256
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 256
  • Parcel Number: 137850
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 57
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard, Gate, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
  • Interior: HardiPlank Type, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Main Level
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 8
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5300 Kerley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160765

$425,000—
Aug 5, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576709518

$215,000

+72.5% / yr

Sep 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #448565031

$78,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160765

$425,000
08/05/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576709518

$215,000

+72.5% / yr

09/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #448565031

$78,500

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

Public Records for 5300 Kerley Road

Taxable ValueLand$145,344Additions$208,457Total$353,801
Tax Record2025$2,465 ($205 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,360 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,360 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningRS-20CountyDURHAMAPN137850Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5300 Kerley Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Forest View Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Forest View Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
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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More information about 5300 Kerley Road, Durham, NC 27705

5300 Kerley Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2026 by Inhabit Real Estate, it's currently listed at $425,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on August 5, 2016. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Forest View Elementary and Sherwood Githens Middle. 5300 Kerley Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,333 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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