1517 Fairfax Rd is a 1,800 square foot house on a 9,583 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $286,485.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$286,485
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 28.5% higher than the average sale price ($223K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,894 (+69.3%)
$103,700 + $188,202
$291,902
2024
$1,710 (+6.5%)
$103,700 + $188,202
$291,902
2023
$1,605 (+2.3%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2022
$1,569 (+0.5%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2021
$1,561 (+2.4%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2020
$1,525
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2019
$1,525 (+75.1%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2018
$871 (+0.7%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2017
$865 (+3.5%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2016
$835 (−41.0%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2014
$1,416 (+3.1%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2013
$1,373 (+2.3%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2012
$1,342 (+0.7%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2011
$1,334
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
Tax history for 1517 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,894 (+69.3%)
$103,700 + $188,202
$291,902
2024
$1,710 (+6.5%)
$103,700 + $188,202
$291,902
2023
$1,605 (+2.3%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2022
$1,569 (+0.5%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2021
$1,561 (+2.4%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2020
$1,525
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2019
$1,525 (+75.1%)
$24,460 + $98,104
$122,564
2018
$871 (+0.7%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2017
$865 (+3.5%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2016
$835 (−41.0%)
$12,230 + $51,974
$64,204
2014
$1,416 (+3.1%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2013
$1,373 (+2.3%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2012
$1,342 (+0.7%)
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
2011
$1,334
$12,100 + $90,227
$102,327
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
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: 1,800
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SHERWOOD FOREST/SEC:02/LT#111
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,583
Legal Lot Number: 111
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.22
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 65
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.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 120470
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 • 2.5mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
3/10
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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
Durham, NC • 27701
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $330,000
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