7 Sylvan Rd

Durham, NC 27701

$589,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,701 Sq. Ft.
$218 / Sq. Ft.
2,701
Sq. Ft.
$218
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/1/19
Closed 5/1/19
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Description

Charming brick 1940's home on special street near Duke. Beautiful woodwork includes a pretty oak turned spindle stair, picture and crown mold. Oak floors, masonry fireplace w/marble surround, arched doorways. This gem needs a little TLC but is rare find and worthy of attention. Formerly the home of Taylor Cole, Duke Provost, the home became a desirable residence for visiting professors who could easily walk or bike to campus, restaurants, etc. Vintage gardens w/camellias, herbs, roses, boxwood.Charming brick 1940's home on special street near Duke. Beautiful woodwork includes a pretty oak turned spindle stair, picture and crown mold. Oak floors, masonry fireplace w/marble surround, arched doorways. This gem needs a little TLC but is rare find and worthy of attention. Formerly the home of Taylor Cole, Duke Provost, the home became a desirable residence for visiting professors who could easily walk or bike to campus, restaurants, etc. Vintage gardens w/camellias, herbs, roses, boxwood.
  1. Listed by Susan Peak • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties

Property Details for 7 Sylvan Road

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No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2019 05:47 AM

Property Details for 7 Sylvan Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2242522
Days on Market9
Taxes$6,217 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,172 SF
CountyDurham County
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Sold By Nest Realty

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Building Information for 7 Sylvan Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,172 SF

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Property Information for 7 Sylvan Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Duke University Road to Swift Avenue, take left on Sylvan. House is on right.
  • Cross Street: 14x20
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.998736
  • Longitude: -78.924797
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,217.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E.K. Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Gravel
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 76 x 187 x 161 x 204
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • 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: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Wood Ext
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Porch
  • Roof: 30 Year Warranty, Metal, Shingle, Roof Age 11+ Years
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Separate Living room, Study, Utility Room, Bookcases
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: DW/Gravel, Brick Veneer, Wood Ext, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD, DW/Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 7 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

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Nov 1, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

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Oct 31, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2532158

$970,000—
Oct 16, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$970,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$1,000,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2532158

$1,000,000—
Sep 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$1,000,000—
May 1, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000—
May 1, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

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May 1, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000—
Apr 30, 2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000—
Apr 30, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

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Mar 22, 2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

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Mar 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000—
Mar 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

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11/01/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

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10/31/2023

Expired

AMLS #2532158

$970,000
10/16/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$970,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$1,000,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2532158

$1,000,000
09/14/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2532158

$1,000,000
05/01/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000
05/01/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

—
05/01/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000
04/30/2019

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000
04/30/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

—
03/22/2019

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

—
03/13/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000
03/13/2019

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2242522

$589,000

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

Public Records for 7 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$377,500Additions$331,782Total$709,282
Tax Record2025$7,031 ($586 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108713Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7 Sylvan Road

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

Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
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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