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Sold on 03/22/2016

5 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701

  • $1,249,000

    Last sold 03/22/2016 for $670K

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,346

    Sqft ($200/Sqft)

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About 5 Sylvan Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1936
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.87 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Sprawling 1936 home nestled on private lot adjacent to Duke Forest. Hidden behind majestic trees, this beautiful 3/4 acre lot with circular driveway is an easy walk or bike ride to all things Duke and Durham. Enjoy the patio or luxuriate in the beautiful heated pool. Original wide plank pegged oak floors, two large master suites, one on main floor currently used as family room. Two separate studies on main floor. Rare opportunity for privacy in a spectacular location. Your oasis in the city!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Katie Joyce
Listing Office - Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Source: Triangle MLS mls logo
MLS#2032362 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Triangle MLS for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Zoned
Heating Natural Gas, Zoned
Levels/Style Two, Site Built, Traditional
MLS # 2032362
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 3346, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 37897.2
Lot Size (Acres) 0.87
Year Built 1936
Interior
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 3
Basement Interior Entry, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 10
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Interior Features Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Other
Fireplace Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Wood Burning
Window Features Skylight(s)
Exterior
Construction Brick, Wood Siding
Parking Desc Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch Patio, Porch
Lot Desc Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded, Wooded
Fencing Brick
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable Available
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes Unknown
Pool Desc Heated, In Ground, Private
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Durham - E K Powe
Middle School Durham - Brogden
High School Durham - Riverside
Directions From Swift Avenue Turn On To Sylvan Road. Property Is On The Cul-de-sac On The Right Side With Sloping Circular Driveway.
$1.24M
Range: $1.13M-$1.36M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,199/month
Gross rent multiplier: 25.4
  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 2032362
  • Mar 22, 2016 Sold
    $670,000
  • Feb 2, 2016 Pending
  • Jan 8, 2016 Contingent
  • Oct 15, 2015 Listed
    $695,000
  • Sep 30, 2015 Listed
    $695,000
  • Sep 30, 2015 Listed
    $695,000
  • Mar 2016
    Public Records
  • Mar 21, 2016 Sold
    $670,000 (-3.6%)
  • 5 Sylvan Rd
    $670K
  • Duke University - West Campus
    $700K +129% y/y
  • 27701
    $469K -11% y/y
  • Durham
    $427K -1% y/y
No chart available
Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
6 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $949,818 4/2 3,151 0.03
4 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $821,948 3/2 2,686 0.04
1722 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $735,844 3/2 2,798 0.04
1726 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $736,325 2/1 2,975 0.05
3 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $981,144 4/3 3,807 0.05
7 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $709,282 3/2 2,720 0.05
8 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,008,121 3/2 3,012 0.07
1702 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $806,594 3/2 3,031 0.08

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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6/10
Morehead Montessori
public Grades PK, K-5
Durham Public School District
4/10
Lakewood Elementary
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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