1502 Fairfax Rd is a 1,222 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 10, 2012 for $65,000. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $283,112.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$283,112
$218K since sold in January 2012$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 33.4% higher than the average sale price ($212K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RU-5
F/J-B
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Nov 1, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Perform an electrical service change.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHERWOOD FOREST SEC 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,222
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,302
Building Sq. Ft: 1,222
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SHERWOOD FOREST/SEC:02/LT#116
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 116
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.28
Depth Footage: 115
Front Footage: 143
Zoning Code: RU-5
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,222
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 113443
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Y E Smith Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $326,000
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