8 Sylvan Road
Closed 12/4/24
Closed 12/4/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$384/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Description
Beautifully renovated 1940 gem with 3,000+ SF of elegant living space on 1/2- acre cul-de-sac seamlessly combines classic charm with contemporary updates. Deluxe kitchen is the heart of the home--a culinary haven featuring large island with soapstone top & antique heart pine sides, equipped with Wolf 6-burner gas range, Miele DW & charming Shaw's original Fireclay farmhouse sink. Adjoining the kitchen is the inviting FR, complete with Heatilator FP with wrap-around mantle & soapstone surround, plus...Beautifully renovated 1940 gem with 3,000+ SF of elegant living space on 1/2- acre cul-de-sac seamlessly combines classic charm with contemporary updates. Deluxe kitchen is the heart of the home--a culinary haven featuring large island with soapstone top & antique heart pine sides, equipped with Wolf 6-burner gas range, Miele DW & charming Shaw's original Fireclay farmhouse sink. Adjoining the kitchen is the inviting FR, complete with Heatilator FP with wrap-around mantle & soapstone surround, plus natural white oak floors with 5-inch planks adding warmth & elegance to both rooms. Formal dining room exudes sophistication with crown moldings, plantation shutters & gleaming hardwood floors—ideal for entertaining. Cozy LR with FP creates a warm ambiance for gatherings. Main floor office/library offers a quiet retreat for work or study. Upstairs, 3 spacious BRs & 2 beautifully renovated baths provide comfort & privacy for family & guests. Enjoy fabulous outdoor spaces including a screened porch, spacious deck, fenced yard & courtyard-style patio—perfect for al fresco dining or unwinding after a long day. Located in a coveted neighborhood just blocks from the Duke Main West Campus, this home is ideally situated near local parks, shops & dining options. A truly special home! Property offered includes 8 Sylvan (PIN 0821-28-2273) + 622 Swift (PIN 0821-28-4203)
- Listed by: Judy Weinstock • Keller Williams Central
Listing closed: 12/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10057394
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,025,000
Avg days on market
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Durham, NC
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Location
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Sold By Keller Williams Realty United
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1Property Information for 8 Sylvan Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $7,332 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Durham County
- View: Yes
- Waterfront: No
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1940
- Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: From intersection of Duke University Rd & Swift Ave, go north on Swift to first left onto Sylvan. Home is on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
- Latitude: 35.998159
- Longitude: -78.924681
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,332.08
- City Limits Of: Durham
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: 0
- Restrictive Covenants YN: No
- School District Link: https://www.dpsnc.net/
Contract Information
- Comp Sale YN: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-11-08
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
- High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: On Street, Outside
- Carport: No
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 3060.0
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Other Area Above Grade: 592
- Other Area Below Grade: 1103
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1695
- Parcel Number: 0821282273
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Power Production YN: No
- Primary Residence YN: No
- Sold PriceList Price: 1.07
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 55
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Community Features: None
- Senior Community: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Water Source: Public
- Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Full, Wood
- Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle
- Security Features: Security System
- New Construction Type: Block, Brick, Frame, Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Heatilator, Living Room
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows Treatment: Plantation Shutters
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Spa: No
- Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater
- Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, On Street, Outside, Block, Brick, Frame, Wood Siding, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup, Security System
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup, On Street, Outside
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 21 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 20 x 11
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
Room 3
- Room Description: Flex/Music/Puzzle
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 20 x 12
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 22
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 31 x 21
- Room Width: 21.0
- Room Length: 31.0
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Basement
Room 11
- Room Description: Storage
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Room 12
- Room Description: Storage
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 6
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 8 Sylvan Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | $1,175,000 | — |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1546422190 | $1,175,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | — | |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Jun 9, 1998 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | $290,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 1998 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | — | |
| Mar 16, 1998 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | $295,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | $1,175,000 |
| 12/03/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1546422190 | $1,175,000 |
| 10/22/2024 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | — |
| 10/09/2024 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10057394 | $1,100,000 |
| 06/09/1998 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | $290,000 |
| 04/04/1998 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | — |
| 03/16/1998 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #472603 | $295,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8 Sylvan Road
Taxable ValueLand$337,500Additions$670,621Total$1,008,121
Tax Record2025$9,994 ($833 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,012 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN108708Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8 Sylvan Road
This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 8 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 27701 | $1,175,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,060 | 21,780 |
– | – | – | – | 6,534 | |
$285,000 | – | 3 | 1,806 | 7,841 | |
$795,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,837 | 19,602 | |
– | – | – | – | 19,166 | |
$885,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,457 | 18,643 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 3,807 | 21,344 | |
– | 5 | 4 | 3,384 | 20,909 | |
$670,000 | 4 | 2 | 3,151 | 22,216 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,072 | 12,197 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,490 | 6,098 | |
$700,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,299 | 23,086 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,930 | 26,136 | |
$310,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,382 | 38,332 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,204 | 22,216 |
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