5711 Lake Elton Rd

Durham, NC 27713

$415,000
Price
3
Beds
1,475 Sq. Ft.
$281 / Sq. Ft.
1,475
Sq. Ft.
$281
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

One-level living in Penrith, convenient to RDU airport, RTP, I-40, and more. This home has been freshly painted and has updated lighting inside. There is a covered front porch leading in to the foyer with hardwoods. The sunken living room has built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace with brick surround. The galley-style kitchen has a sunny breakfast area and a new stainless steel stove and range hood. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey. There is a formal dining room. 3 bedrooms, 2 full...One-level living in Penrith, convenient to RDU airport, RTP, I-40, and more. This home has been freshly painted and has updated lighting inside. There is a covered front porch leading in to the foyer with hardwoods. The sunken living room has built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace with brick surround. The galley-style kitchen has a sunny breakfast area and a new stainless steel stove and range hood. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer all convey. There is a formal dining room. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Best feature of the house is the oversized screened porch overlooking the private backyard with large storage shed for gardening tools and supplies or a workshop space. There is another storage area against the back of the house. Fenced yard. Large, flat lot.
  1. Listed by Lisa Ellis • Real Estate By Design

Property Details for 5711 Lake Elton Road

View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Penrith
LISTING UPDATED: 04/20/2026 03:30 PM

Property Details for 5711 Lake Elton Road

StatusActive
MLS #10160822
Days on Market4
Taxes$3,720 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1982
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
CountyDurham County
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Building Information for 5711 Lake Elton Road

Stories1Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,196 SF

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Property Information for 5711 Lake Elton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Directions: From I-40W, take Exit 278 and use the left lane to turn left onto NC-55 W. Turn left on Carpenter Fletcher Rd, right on Loyal Ave, left on Ferriday Dr, right on Lake Elton Rd, and the home will be on your right.
  • Subdivision Name: Penrith
  • Latitude: 35.919661
  • Longitude: -78.897254
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,719.79
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 2
  • 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 - Pearsontown
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lowes Grove
  • High School: Durham - Hillside
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1475.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Parcel Number: 155040
  • Structure Type: House
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Masonite
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Masonite, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Bay Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Storage
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad, Masonite, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Laundry Room, Main Level, Concrete, Driveway, Parking Pad
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13.7 x 15.8
  • Room Width: 15.8
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 4 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9.7 x 15.1
  • Room Width: 15.1
  • Room Length: 9.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9.6 x 12.3
  • Room Width: 12.3
  • Room Length: 9.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 5.6 x 8.3
  • Room Width: 8.3
  • Room Length: 5.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Description: Storage
  • Room Dimensions: 3 x 9
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Length: 3.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Description: Screened Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 11
  • Room Description: Covered Front Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 4 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 12
  • Room Description: Patio
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 14
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 13
  • Room Description: Storage Shed
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5711 Lake Elton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160822

$415,000—
Dec 29, 2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1960013

—
Dec 29, 2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1960013

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10160822

$415,000
12/29/2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1960013

—
12/29/2014

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1960013

—

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

Public Records for 5711 Lake Elton Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,384Additions$278,860Total$375,244
Tax Record2025$3,720 ($310 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,441 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,441 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN155040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5711 Lake Elton Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pearsontown Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Lowe's Grove Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Hillside High
Public - 9 to 12
Durham School of Technology
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Pearsontown Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lowe's Grove Middle
Public6 to 8

Hillside High
Public9 to 12

Durham School of Technology
Public9 to 13

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 5711 Lake Elton Road, Durham, NC 27713

5711 Lake Elton Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27713. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2026 by Real Estate By Design, it's currently listed at $415,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on March 26, 1997. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Pearsontown Elementary, Lowe's Grove Middle and Hillside High. 5711 Lake Elton Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,475 sqft single family home built in 1982.

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