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Sold on 12/18/2020

1227 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

  • $366,000

    Last sold 12/18/2020 for $255K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 966

    Sqft ($264/Sqft)

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About 1227 W Cornwallis Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1957
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.36 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Looking for a charming cottage, minutes to Downtown Durham & Duke University? We've got your covered! This delightful home is settled on an established wooded lot, nestled in (wait for it) Duke Forest, with hiking & walking trail access just minutes from your front door. Beautiful hardwoods, loads of natural light, a private & secluded back deck, & an open concept living & dining space with a stunning & unique wood burning fireplace, ready for all of your holiday gatherings. This one won't last! Hurry!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Bill Stevenson
Listing Office - Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#2351469 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Electric, Forced Air
Levels/Style One, Site Built, Cottage
Virtual Tour N/A
MLS # 2351469
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 966, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 15681.6
Lot Size (Acres) 0.36
Property Tax 2529
Year Built 1957
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 2
Basement Crawl Space
Total # of Rooms 5
Flooring Tile, Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Construction Wood Siding
Parking Desc Covered
Patio/ Porch Deck
Lot Desc Wooded
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes Unknown
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Durham - Forest View
Middle School Durham - Githens
High School Durham - Jordan
Directions Merge Onto I-440 W. Take Exit 4 B Toward I-40 W/RD. Merge Onto Wade Avenue. Merge Onto I-40 W. Take Exit 278 For NC-55 Toward NC-54/Apex. Turn Left Onto NC-55 W/Apex Hwy. Turn Left Onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. Turn Right Onto Hope Valley Rd.
$366K
Range: $245K-$486K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,214/month
Gross rent multiplier: 17.5
  • Dec 2020
    Public Records
  • Dec 18, 2020 Sold
    $255,000
  • Dec 2020
    mls logo MLS # 2351469
  • Dec 18, 2020 Sold
    $255,000 (+2.4%)
  • Nov 12, 2020 Pending
  • Oct 31, 2020 Listed
    $249,000
  • Oct 31, 2020 Listed
    $249,000 (+50.0%)
  • Jun 2013
    Public Records
  • Jun 27, 2013 Sold
    $166,000 (-2.3%)
  • May 2013
    mls logo MLS # 1884794
  • May 27, 2013 Contingent
  • Apr 12, 2013 Listed
    $169,900
  • Apr 12, 2013 Listed
    $169,900 (+5.5%)
  • Jul 2009
    Public Records
  • Jul 6, 2009 Sold
    $161,000 (+9.5%)
  • Sep 2005
    Public Records
  • Sep 27, 2005 Sold
    $147,000 (-1.7%)
  • Jul 2005
    mls logo MLS # 815338
  • Jul 27, 2005 Listed
    $149,500 (+33.5%)
  • Jul 2002
    Public Records
  • Jul 17, 2002 Sold
    $112,000
  • 1227 W Cornwallis Rd
    $255K
  • Duke Forest
    $624K +6% y/y
  • 27705
    $618K +15% y/y
  • Durham
    $426K -2% y/y
No chart available
Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1223 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $404,000 2/1 1,187 0.01
1225 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $477,000 3/1 1,273 0.02
1217 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $728,000 3/2 1,692 0.04
2813 Dogwood Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $746,000 3/2 1,484 0.05
2810 Dogwood Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $1,205,000 4/3 3,283 0.06
2809 Dogwood Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $725,000 3/2 1,456 0.06
1214 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $709,000 2/1 1,626 0.07
1211 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $740,000 2/1 1,985 0.07

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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4/10
Lakewood Elementary
public Grades PK, K-5
Durham Public School District
6/10
Morehead Montessori
public Grades PK, K-5
Durham Public School District
9/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Durham Public School District
4/10
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
public Grades 9-12
Durham Public School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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