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Sold on 05/01/2019

7 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701

$989,000

Last sold 05/01/2019 for $589K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,701

    Sqft ($218/Sqft)

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About 7 Sylvan Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.51 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Charming brick 1940's home on special street near Duke. Beautiful woodwork includes a pretty oak turned spindle stair, picture and crown mold. Oak floors, masonry fireplace w/marble surround, arched doorways. This gem needs a little TLC but is rare find and worthy of attention. Formerly the home of Taylor Cole, Duke Provost, the home became a desirable residence for visiting professors who could easily walk or bike to campus, restaurants, etc. Vintage gardens w/camellias, herbs, roses, boxwood.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Susan Peak
Listing Office - Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Source: Doorify MLS mls logo
MLS#2242522 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked Doorify MLS for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Two, Site Built, Traditional
MLS # 2242522
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
Living Area 2701, Square Feet
Lot Size (SqFt) 22215.6
Lot Size (Acres) 0.51
Property Tax 6217
Year Built 1940
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 4
Basement Crawl Space
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Main Level
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer
Fireplace Living Room, Masonry
Exterior
Construction Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
Parking Desc Driveway, Gravel
Patio/ Porch Enclosed, Patio, Porch
Lot Desc Cul-De-Sac
Other Structures Shed(s), Storage
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes Unknown
Location
County Durham
Subdivision Not In A Subdivision
Elementary School Durham - E K Powe
Middle School Durham - Brogden
High School Durham - Riverside
Directions Duke University Road To Swift Avenue, Take Left On Sylvan. House Is On Right.
$989K
Range: $850K-$1.12M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2023
    mls logo MLS # 2532158
  • Oct 16, 2023 Price Change
    $970,000 (-3.0%)
  • Sep 14, 2023 Listed
    $1,000,000 (+69.8%)
  • May 2019
    mls logo MLS # 2242522
  • May 2, 2019 Sold
    $589,000
  • Mar 25, 2019 Pending
  • Mar 23, 2019 Contingent
  • Mar 13, 2019 Listed
    $589,000
  • Mar 13, 2019 Listed
    $589,000
  • May 2019
    Public Records
  • May 1, 2019 Sold
    $589,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $6,397 +9.0%
    $458,632
  • 2022
    $5,870 +0.5%
    $458,632
  • 2021
    $5,843 +2.4%
    $458,632
  • 2020
    $5,705
    $458,632
  • 2019
    $5,705 -8.2%
    $458,632 +0.07%
  • 2018
    $6,217 +0.7%
    $458,323
  • 2017
    $6,171 +3.5%
    $458,323 -27.97%
  • 2016
    $5,963 +62.2%
    $636,328
  • 2015
    $3,677
  • 7 Sylvan Rd
    $589K
  • Duke University - West Campus
    $700K +129% y/y
  • 27701
    $465K -10% y/y
  • Durham
    $425K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
6 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,291,000 4/2 3,151 0.02
8 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,228,000 3/2 3,012 0.03
616 Swift Ave, Durham, NC 27701 $1,362,000 4/2 3,842 0.04
614 Swift Ave, Durham, NC 27701 $725,000 4/3 2,297 0.04
612 Swift Ave, Durham, NC 27701 $1,200,000 3/3 3,479 0.05
5 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,322,000 3/3 3,340 0.05
3 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,385,000 4/3 3,807 0.05
4 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 $1,098,000 3/2 2,686 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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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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