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Sold on 05/23/2016

2740 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705

$1,013,000

Last sold 05/23/2016 for $450K

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 4,810

    Sqft ($94/Sqft)

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About 2740 Spencer St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1966
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.66 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Spacious five bedroom, four full bath home in coveted Duke Forest area. Two of the bedrooms are separate master suites on different levels! Bedroom and bath on main level for in-law suite if needed. Cathedral beamed ceilings! Three masonry fireplaces. Large wine cellar. Heated sun room! Fenced yard. Detached storage building and additional playhouse for the kids or grandchildren. Recently replaced HVAC, landscaping, refinished hardwoods, carpeting. Much, much more!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Patrick C Hester
Listing Office - Hester Realty & Appraisals
Source: Doorify MLS mls logo
MLS#2040411 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Doorify MLS for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Two, Site Built, Traditional
MLS # 2040411
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 4810, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 28749.6
Lot Size (Acres) 0.66
Year Built 1966
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 4
# Bedrooms 5
Basement Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry
Total # of Rooms 12
Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Vinyl
# Fireplaces 3
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Interior Features Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Shower Only
Fireplace Basement, Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Window Features Storm Window(s)
Exterior
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Construction Brick, Wood Siding
Parking Desc Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Gravel
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Patio/ Porch Deck, Patio
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
Other Structures Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable Available
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes Unknown
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Duke University Homesites
Elementary School Durham - Forest View
Middle School Durham - Githens
High School Durham - Jordan
Zoning R-10
Directions East On Cornwallis Road From Highway 501 Proceed One Mile On Cornwallis Road. Turn Left On Spencer Street. First Property On Left.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Other
$1.01M
Range: $911K-$1.11M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2016
    mls logo MLS # 2040411
  • May 23, 2016 Sold
    $450,000
  • Apr 15, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Nov 30, 2015 Listed
    $475,000
  • Nov 30, 2015 Listed
    $475,000 (+5.6%)
  • May 2016
    Public Records
  • May 20, 2016 Sold
    $450,000 (-5.3%)
  • Apr 2010
    mls logo MLS # 1718944
  • Apr 7, 2010 Listed
    $450,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $9,139 +6.5%
    $655,183
  • 2023
    $8,582 +2.3%
    $655,183
  • 2022
    $8,386 +0.5%
    $655,183
  • 2021
    $8,346 +2.4%
    $655,183
  • 2020
    $8,150
    $655,183
  • 2019
    $8,150 +11.3%
    $655,183 +21.38%
  • 2018
    $7,322 +10.3%
    $539,792 +9.46%
  • 2017
    $6,640 +3.5%
    $493,159
  • 2016
    $6,416 +4.3%
    $493,159
  • 2015
    $6,151
    —
  • 2740 Spencer St
    $450K
  • Duke Forest
    $594K -20% y/y
  • 27705
    $499K -6% y/y
  • Durham
    $413K -5% y/y
No chart available
Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2734 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705 $841,000 4/2 2,843 0.02
2745 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705 $885,000 4/2 2,544 0.04
2728 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705 $923,000 3/3 2,477 0.05
1609 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $911,000 4/4 3,375 0.05
2739 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705 $909,000 5/3 2,434 0.05
2739 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705 $947,000 3/2 2,522 0.05
1603 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 $854,000 3/3 3,133 0.05
2741 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705 $901,000 3/2 2,131 0.06

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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