Charming cottage only 5 minutes to Duke & Downtown. Country like living , yet close to everything. Large half acre( Lot 2,3 part of 4)Fenced, organic garden, refinished hardwood floors, multipurpose bonus room off kitchen. Office rm could be perfect area to add another bath. Great storage in single car garage, could be finished. Spacious kitchen. Large picture window in Family room. Great buy for this location and space. Showings start Friday. 24 Hr notice. 11-5 . No showings on Tues, Wed, Thur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by June Minton• Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with Tasvir Shah• Northside Realty Inc.
Source:TMLS #2120128
Redfin Estimate
$291,450
$51K since sold in July 2020$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 35.4% lower than the average sale price ($451K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming cottage only 5 minutes to Duke & Downtown. Country like living , yet close to everything. Large half acre( Lot 2,3 part of 4)Fenced, organic garden, refinished hardwood floors, multipurpose bonus room off kitchen. Office rm could be perfect area to add another bath. Great storage in single car garage, could be finished. Spacious kitchen. Large picture window in Family room. Great buy for this location and space. Showings start Friday. 24 Hr notice. 11-5 . No showings on Tues, Wed, Thur.
TMLS #1860807
Feb 8, 2013
Sold
$90,000
$69/sq ft
Feb 8, 2013
Sold
$90,000
$69/sq ft
Oct 24, 2012
Listed
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Oct 24, 2012
Listed
$89,000
$69/sq ft
+5
Charming, well renovated 1950's cottage only 5 min to Duke's main campus. .. .surrounded by woods, you feel like you're living in the country with all of the city's ammenities at your doorstep - you'll appreciate the condition of this home: newly refinished hardwd flrs, freshly painted thruout, newer windows & roof, new kitchen counters. A great buy in this price range!
Public Records
Aug 20, 1997
Sold
$72,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,277 (+35.7%)
$134,000 + $196,540
$330,540
2024
$2,414 (+6.5%)
$134,000 + $196,540
$330,540
2023
$2,267 (+2.3%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2022
$2,215 (+0.5%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2021
$2,205 (+2.4%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2020
$2,153
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2019
$2,153 (+73.6%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2018
$1,240 (+0.7%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2017
$1,231 (+3.5%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2016
$1,189 (+15.1%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2014
$1,033 (+3.1%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2013
$1,002 (+2.3%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2012
$980 (+0.7%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2011
$973
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
Tax history for 117 Whitfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,277 (+35.7%)
$134,000 + $196,540
$330,540
2024
$2,414 (+6.5%)
$134,000 + $196,540
$330,540
2023
$2,267 (+2.3%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2022
$2,215 (+0.5%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2021
$2,205 (+2.4%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2020
$2,153
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2019
$2,153 (+73.6%)
$50,212 + $122,857
$173,069
2018
$1,240 (+0.7%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2017
$1,231 (+3.5%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2016
$1,189 (+15.1%)
$33,525 + $57,910
$91,435
2014
$1,033 (+3.1%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2013
$1,002 (+2.3%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2012
$980 (+0.7%)
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
2011
$973
$21,979 + $52,704
$74,683
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS-20
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP-WHITFIELD J D
Living Sq. Ft: 1,298
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,078
Building Sq. Ft: 1,518
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-WHITFIELD J D/LT#03LT#04 E 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 220
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,810
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.34
Depth Footage: 165
Front Footage: 90
Zoning Code: RS-20
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,298
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Durham County
APN: 174653
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
Forest View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$277,000 – $336,000
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