5809 Garrett Rd

Durham, NC 27707

$850,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,186 Sq. Ft.
$267 / Sq. Ft.
3,186
Sq. Ft.
$267
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/13/24
Closed 8/13/24
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Description

Welcome to this custom built home located in the heart of Durham, set on nearly an acre! Step into the inviting foyer, where warm hardwood floors lead you through the expansive main floor. The chef's kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a central island with seating, granite countertops, ample cabinets, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast area. Host memorable dinners in the dining room, featuring a cozy gas fireplace flanked by elegant bookcases. Entertain effortlessly in the spacious...Welcome to this custom built home located in the heart of Durham, set on nearly an acre! Step into the inviting foyer, where warm hardwood floors lead you through the expansive main floor. The chef's kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, a central island with seating, granite countertops, ample cabinets, a walk-in pantry, and a charming breakfast area. Host memorable dinners in the dining room, featuring a cozy gas fireplace flanked by elegant bookcases. Entertain effortlessly in the spacious family room, complemented by an adjacent sitting room ideal for relaxation or quiet reading. The Main Floor Owner's Suite offers a luxurious retreat with a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath, showcasing a double quartz vanity, a stunning marble tile feature wall, and a walk-in shower. A flexible room on the main floor serves as an office, laundry area, or additional living space, complete with built-in features and a nearby powder room for convenience. Upstairs, discover a generous bonus loft area, a bedroom with easy access to a hall bath, and two additional bedrooms connected by a convenient Jack-n-Jill bath arrangement. Unwind on the screened porch, surrounded by tranquil wooded views, or gather around the captivating stone patio with a firepit, perfect for grilling and entertaining guests. A well-appointed shed provides ample storage for outdoor equipment, while a fenced backyard ensures privacy and security. Parking is a breeze with an attached two-car garage and an additional one-car attached carport. As a bonus, memberships are available to join the nearby Woodcroft Club (pool, tennis, fitness). Located just minutes from downtown Durham, Duke University, The Durham Bulls Ball Park, and major thoroughfares, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Experience exceptional living in Southwood Forest - schedule your tour today!

Listing Agent

  1. Linda Trevor

    Linda Trevor

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Property Details for 5809 Garrett Road

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Yes
Subdivision
Southwood Forest
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:28 AM

Property Details for 5809 Garrett Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10040573
Days on Market4
Taxes$6,356 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
CountyDurham County
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Building Information for 5809 Garrett Road

Stories2Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,510 SF

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Property Information for 5809 Garrett Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-40 to Hwy 751 N, Right on Hwy 54, Left on Garrett Rd, House is on the Right.
  • Subdivision Name: Southwood Forest
  • Latitude: 35.938778
  • Longitude: -78.963734
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,356.12
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-08-06
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Attached Carport, Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3186.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel Number: 0719067631
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.01
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Fiber Cement, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Interior: Attached, Attached Carport, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Fiber Cement, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Main Level, Attached, Attached Carport, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.7 x 13
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.6 x 27.3
  • Room Width: 27.3
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15.6
  • Room Width: 15.6
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 8.8
  • Room Width: 8.8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.6 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 15.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 13.7
  • Room Width: 13.7
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 19.3 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 19.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 5809 Garrett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

$850,000—
Jul 31, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538846292

$850,000

+10.1% / yr

Jul 16, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

—
Jul 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

$840,000—
Dec 20, 2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
Dec 20, 2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
Dec 20, 2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$305,000—
Dec 20, 2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$305,000—
Dec 20, 2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
Dec 20, 2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
Dec 19, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #385109827

$305,000

+34.2% / yr

Oct 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$315,000—
Oct 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$315,000—
Sep 4, 2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

—
Sep 4, 2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

—
Sep 3, 2013

Expired

AMLS #1822561

$315,000—
Feb 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1822561

$389,000—
Feb 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

$389,000—
Feb 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

$389,000—
Nov 21, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230976910

$51,000

-19.7% / yr

Mar 2, 2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #859261

$49,000—
Mar 2, 2007

Sold

AMLS #859261

$49,000—
Sep 2, 2006

Expired

AMLS #822317

$59,900—
Sep 2, 2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #822317

—
Apr 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #859261

$64,900—
Apr 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

AMLS #859261

$64,900—
Sep 6, 2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #822317

$64,900—
Sep 6, 2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #822317

$64,900—
Apr 21, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594789936

$90,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

$850,000
07/31/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538846292

$850,000

+10.1% / yr

07/16/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

—
07/11/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10040573

$840,000
12/20/2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
12/20/2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
12/20/2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$305,000
12/20/2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$305,000
12/20/2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
12/20/2013

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

—
12/19/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #385109827

$305,000

+34.2% / yr

10/30/2013

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$315,000
10/30/2013

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1917968

$315,000
09/04/2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

—
09/04/2013

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

—
09/03/2013

Expired

AMLS #1822561

$315,000
02/24/2012

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1822561

$389,000
02/24/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

$389,000
02/24/2012

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1822561

$389,000
11/21/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230976910

$51,000

-19.7% / yr

03/02/2007

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #859261

$49,000
03/02/2007

Sold

AMLS #859261

$49,000
09/02/2006

Expired

AMLS #822317

$59,900
09/02/2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #822317

—
04/17/2006

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #859261

$64,900
04/17/2006

Listed (Active)

AMLS #859261

$64,900
09/06/2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #822317

$64,900
09/06/2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #822317

$64,900
04/21/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594789936

$90,000

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

Public Records for 5809 Garrett Road

Taxable ValueLand$250,900Additions$629,964Total$880,864
Tax Record2025$5,338 ($445 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,424 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningRS-20CountyDURHAMAPN136737Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5809 Garrett Road

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

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Ignite Online Academy
PublicK 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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