Google street view image for 1517 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701

Off market

$261,367

•

1 ba

•

1,200

sq ft

1517 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 27701

About this home

1517 Fairfax Rd is a 1,200 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 $261,367.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$261,367

$27K since October

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 39.9% higher than the average sale price ($187K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$125,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,050 sq ft
1132 Raynor St, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$168,000
B
3 beds1 bath950 sq ft
1635 Greenbriar Rd, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$206,000
C
3 beds1 bath987 sq ft
314 N Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$150,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,088 sq ft
1004 Park Ave, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$285,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1126 Benning St, Durham, NC 27703

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$244,280

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$1,958/mo

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Market trends in 27701, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$465K

$65K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$230,000
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$2,500,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,558 sq ft
312 Oakwood Ave, Durham, NC 27701
$160,000
2 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
1103 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701
$360,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,162 sq ft
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Sale history for 1517 Fairfax Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

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: 1,200
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 1,200
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SHERWOOD FOREST/SEC:02/LT #111 PL000014-000076

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: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
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 Oct 1, 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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 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

$249,000 – $301,000

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Home values near 1517 Fairfax Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1524 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$251,869
1515 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 806 Sq. Ft.	$228,390

Address	Redfin Estimate
1506 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$217,589
1509 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 806 Sq. Ft.	$221,237

Address	Redfin Estimate
1519 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$239,928
1505 Fairfax Rd, Durham, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 806 Sq. Ft.	$210,726

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