Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,740 sqft
5523 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$101/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lots of house for the money in great location. Convenient access to old south square mall shopping area, duke, i-40, south pointe mall & rtp. Only minutes to jordan high school. This home needs tlc. Has a huge lot and great, level & sunny back yard with partial fence. Some serious gardening took place here! Private setting. Some improvements in the last two years, dishw. & compresLots of house for the money in great location. Convenient access to old south square mall shopping area, duke, i-40, south pointe mall & rtp. Only minutes to jordan high school. This home needs tlc. Has a huge lot and great, level & sunny back yard with partial fence. Some serious gardening took place here! Private setting. Some improvements in the last two years, dishw. & compres
  • Listed by: Jose Serrano 919.518.8162 jose-serrano@att.net Brokerage DRE #C6380 • RE/MAX United
Listing closed: 04/05/2006 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 775108

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 5523 Garrett Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Subdivision: Southwood Forest
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES
  • Directions: FROM I-40 TAKE HWY.751, GO NORTH ONTO HOPE VALLEY ROAD, CROSS HWY.54 AND MAKE FIRST LEFT ONTO GARRETT RD. HOUSE IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE BEFORE YOU GET TO OLD CHAPEL HILL RD.
  • Subdivision Name: Southwood Forest
  • Latitude: 35.942844
  • Longitude: -78.965874
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 21
  • Tax Rate: 1.26
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 775108
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1740.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Secluded, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125x249
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.09
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 10
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: GREENH
Room 11
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: SHED
Room 12
  • Type: Workshop

Property History for 5523 Garrett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 5, 2006

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #775108

$175,000—
Apr 1, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212367277

$175,000—
Apr 25, 2005

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #775108

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/05/2006

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #775108

$175,000
04/01/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212367277

$175,000
04/25/2005

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #775108

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Public Records for 5523 Garrett Road

Taxable ValueLand$230,100Additions$260,004Total$490,104
Tax Record2025$4,858 ($405 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,224 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,541 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningRS-20CountyDURHAMAPN136725

Schools near 5523 Garrett Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Rogers-Herr Middle
Public6 to 8

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: 5523 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
$175,000
3
1,740
33,541
$250,000
5
3,000
34,848
–
–
–
–
436
$150,000
–
–
–
37,462
$595,000
4
3.5
3,372
20,909
–
4
4.5
4,747
37,897

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