1524 Fairfax Rd is a 1,618 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 17, 1993 for $60,000. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $279,026.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$279,026
$219K since sold in December 1993$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.1% higher than the average sale price ($245K) of 5 comparable homes.
*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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHERWOOD FOREST SEC 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,618
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,212
Building Sq. Ft: 1,618
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SHERWOOD FOREST/SEC:04/LT#128
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: 128
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.21
Depth Footage: 123
Front Footage: 75
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.: 1,618
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 113431
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Y E Smith Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $321,000
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