1240 Ellis Rd is a 1,170 square foot house on a 1.48 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $353,390.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1.48 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$353,390
$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 24.1% higher than the average sale price ($285K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,648 (+70.3%)
$219,184 + $148,781
$367,965
2024
$2,141 (+6.5%)
$219,184 + $148,781
$367,965
2023
$2,011 (+2.3%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2022
$1,965 (+0.5%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2021
$1,956 (+2.4%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2020
$1,910
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2019
$1,910 (+30.2%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2018
$1,467 (+0.7%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2017
$1,456 (+3.5%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2016
$1,406 (−7.3%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2014
$1,516 (+3.2%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2013
$1,470 (+2.3%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2012
$1,437 (+0.7%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2011
$1,427
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
Tax history for 1240 Ellis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,648 (+70.3%)
$219,184 + $148,781
$367,965
2024
$2,141 (+6.5%)
$219,184 + $148,781
$367,965
2023
$2,011 (+2.3%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2022
$1,965 (+0.5%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2021
$1,956 (+2.4%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2020
$1,910
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2019
$1,910 (+30.2%)
$47,385 + $106,133
$153,518
2018
$1,467 (+0.7%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2017
$1,456 (+3.5%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2016
$1,406 (−7.3%)
$33,577 + $74,532
$108,109
2014
$1,516 (+3.2%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2013
$1,470 (+2.3%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2012
$1,437 (+0.7%)
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
2011
$1,427
$28,741 + $80,778
$109,519
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RR
Residential Rural District
The RR District is established to provide for agricultural activities and residential development on lots of one acre or greater and in conservation subdivisions. Commercial and industrial development is generally prohibited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,170
Building Sq. Ft: 1,170
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-GUTHRIE L T/PT PL000013-000105
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 64,469
Legal Lot Number: T
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 1.48
Zoning Code: RR
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 156864
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
R N Harris Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
James E Shepard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Hillside High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27703
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $407,000
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