717 Crosby Rd

Durham, NC 27704

$240,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,599 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
1,599
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/21/25
Closed 11/21/25
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Description

Everyone's talking about interest rates. Meanwhile... this brick ranch in Duke Homestead is sitting here quietly like, ''Hi there! I'm underpriced. You can still build equity here.'' Built in 1959. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Fireplace. Almost a half-acre lot (.46!). Covered aluminum carport. Excellent bones. Great neighborhood. Most importantly this little home is not cloaked in trendy 2023 tile or gray LVP, that will be ''cringe'' in 2026! Instead you'll find real hardwoods here! Homes of similar...Everyone's talking about interest rates. Meanwhile... this brick ranch in Duke Homestead is sitting here quietly like, ''Hi there! I'm underpriced. You can still build equity here.'' Built in 1959. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Fireplace. Almost a half-acre lot (.46!). Covered aluminum carport. Excellent bones. Great neighborhood. Most importantly this little home is not cloaked in trendy 2023 tile or gray LVP, that will be ''cringe'' in 2026! Instead you'll find real hardwoods here! Homes of similar size in the neighborhood that were updated have sold into the $400,000's. So, if you're an investor? This is that classic ''light value-add'' buy where you clean it up, throw on some modern finishes, and watch the pro forma start to smile. If you're a would-be buyer just trying to survive this economy? You can buy this now, do strategic upgrades over time, and slowly convert it into your dream home. No mark up to pay here! AND this property is zoned RS-10, which opens up additional development potential for anyone thinking about density, ADUs, and future Durham land value plays. Either way, this one ticks. Duke Homestead area: Central, convenient, near everything, with real upside still left. In a world of overpriced, pre-packaged renos. this place is refreshingly honest: It is what it is... and what it could be is fantastic.
  1. Listed by Adrian T Brown • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 717 Crosby Road

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Neighborhood
View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 03:15 PM

Property Details for 717 Crosby Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10132365
Days on Market3
Taxes$3,140 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
CountyDurham County
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Location

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Sold By May Realty Group, LLC

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Building Information for 717 Crosby Road

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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Property Information for 717 Crosby Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RS-10
  • Directions: From Duke Homestead Road, turn onto Ferris Rd, R onto Newby Rd., then L onto Crosby Rd. Home is on the L.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.049816
  • Longitude: -78.909546
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,140.00
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 - Holt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington
  • High School: Durham - Northern
Parking
  • Parking Features: Asphalt
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1599.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Other Area Above Grade: 846
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 846
  • Parcel Number: 0823677034
  • Structure Type: House
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 15
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Asphalt, Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Laundry Room, Main Level, Asphalt
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 717 Crosby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

$240,000—
Nov 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921227640

$240,000

+6.7% / yr

Nov 13, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

$250,000—
Nov 30, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280012575

$85,000—
Nov 30, 2009

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$85,000—
Nov 30, 2009

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$85,000—
Nov 30, 2009

Sold

AMLS #1671649

$85,000—
Oct 8, 2009

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

—
Jun 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1671649

$129,000—
Jun 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$129,000—
Jun 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$129,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

$240,000
11/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921227640

$240,000

+6.7% / yr

11/13/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

—
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10132365

$250,000
11/30/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280012575

$85,000
11/30/2009

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$85,000
11/30/2009

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$85,000
11/30/2009

Sold

AMLS #1671649

$85,000
10/08/2009

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

—
06/26/2009

Listed (Active)

AMLS #1671649

$129,000
06/26/2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$129,000
06/26/2009

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #1671649

$129,000

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

Public Records for 717 Crosby Road

Taxable ValueLand$164,250Additions$152,576Total$316,826
Tax Record2025$3,141 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN127882Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 717 Crosby Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Holt Elementary Language Academy
Public - PK to 5
George L Carrington Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Northern High
Public - 9 to 12
Ignite Online Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Holt Elementary Language Academy
PublicPK to 5

George L Carrington Middle
Public6 to 8

Northern High
Public9 to 12

Ignite Online Academy
PublicK to 12

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