Last Sold Price
4 beds2,214 sqft$68/sqft
5827 Russell Rd, Durham, NC 27712

Description

Tons of potential in this cape-cod style home in North Durham on a gorgeous wooded lot that is located conveniently to I-85, Downtown Durham, and Duke University! Covering a total of 2214 sq ft with 4 bed, 2 bath, this home offers a formal dining room, and a first floor bedroom that can be used as your master bedroom. A 0.71 acre lot offers great privacy along with a screened-in porch, open deck, and an in-ground swimming pool. If you're looking for a home with endless possibilities, then look no...Tons of potential in this cape-cod style home in North Durham on a gorgeous wooded lot that is located conveniently to I-85, Downtown Durham, and Duke University! Covering a total of 2214 sq ft with 4 bed, 2 bath, this home offers a formal dining room, and a first floor bedroom that can be used as your master bedroom. A 0.71 acre lot offers great privacy along with a screened-in porch, open deck, and an in-ground swimming pool. If you're looking for a home with endless possibilities, then look no further!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/19/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael C Newport • Phyllis Brown & Associates Inc

Property Details for 5827 Russell Road

Status
MLS #
1986237
Taxes
$1,624 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
0.71 AC / 30,927 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Fitzford Estates
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$439,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Durham, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Phyllis Brown & Associates Inc

Sold By Coldwell Banker HPW

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Building Information for 5827 Russell Road

Stories2Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,927 SF

Payment Calculator

$898 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$135

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5827 Russell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-85 take the Guess Road exit and go north. Drive approximately 4 miles, then turn LEFT onto Umstead Road. Take 2nd RIGHT onto Bivins Road, then 3rd LEFT onto Russell Road. Your home is the first home on the RIGHT!
  • Cross Street: 13.4x17.6
  • Subdivision Name: Fitzford Estates
  • Latitude: 36.089168
  • Longitude: -78.95256
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,624.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Easley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Gravel, Garage, Garage Shop
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Wooded
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • 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: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: Community Water, Septic Tank, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Masonite
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch, Deck, Screen Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Masonite, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Interior: Cable Available, DW/Gravel, Garage, Garage Shop, Masonite, 1st Floor, Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, 1st Floor, Laundry Room, DW/Gravel, Garage, Garage Shop
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 5827 Russell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2015

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1986237

$150,000
Mar 19, 2015

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1986237

$150,000
Mar 11, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489982713

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2015

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1986237

$150,000
03/19/2015

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1986237

$150,000
03/11/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489982713

$150,000

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

Public Records for 5827 Russell Road

Taxable ValueLand$85,500Additions$348,511Total$434,011
Tax Record2025$3,081 ($257 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,282 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,282 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,928 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN184863Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5827 Russell 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 - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Eno Valley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

George L Carrington Middle
Public6 to 8

Northern High
Public9 to 12

City Of Medicine Academy
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5827 Russell Road, Durham, NC 27712
$150,000
4
2,214
30,927
$260,000
3
2,299
32,974
3
2
1,812
48,787
$187,500
3
1,965
33,541
4
2,352
35,284
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