* * * BEST OFFERS DUE BY NOON SUNDAY 2/8 * * * This FABULOUS, well-loved, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, end-unit townhome with a beautiful wooded view awaits in Durham's desirable Elm Grove neighborhood of Hope Valley Farms. The seller has made sure this one is good- HVAC was replaced in August 2022, the water heater in 2021, windows on front of home and in the primary bedroom have been replaced, and the roof has been replaced by the HOA! The open concept main floor features warm hardwoods throughout! Curl up next to the gas log fireplace on these cold winter nights! Corian countertops in the kitchen offer lasting durability! The patio offers a lovely view off the back of the home, and there is a private storage closet there as well. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is on the backside of the home, offering that wooded view, a vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, a secondary closet, and the primary bathroom. The guest room on the front side is spacious and offers it's own bathroom for privacy- perfect for a roommate situation or an office space that can flex to host out-of-town guests! The laundry closet is also upstairs; in the hall between the two rooms for easy access. Conveniently located: 8 minutes to NCCU, 10 minutes to Duke, 12 minutes to Downtown Durham, 18 minutes to UNC! Nature trails and paths, Hope Valley Farms YMCA, shopping, dining, grocery, and so much more nearby!
TownhomeProperty Type
2006Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$248Price/Sq.Ft.
$170/moHOA Dues
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brett Rodgers• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with Ninel Careaga• Realty One Group Results
Est. $1,783 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 170 Cedar Elm Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10143623
Mar 19, 2026
Sold
$330,000
$248/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 28, 2026
Listed
$290,000
$218/sq ft
TMLS #2016312
Oct 9, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$120/sq ft
Aug 27, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2015
Price Changed
$159,900
$120/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$164,900
$124/sq ft
+10
Move-in ready. Hope Valley Farms end unit townhome with privacy and wooded views. Great, open floor plan. Hardwood floors on 1st floor. New carpet upstairs. Solid surface counters, recessed can lights in kitchen. Fireplace w/ gas logs. Two en-suite bedrooms, each with full private bath. Master suite has vaulted ceiling, 2 closets incl. walk-in , garden tub. Rear patio overlooking Third Fork Creek. Walk to shopping and Third Fork Creek Trail off MLK Pkwy. Super location convenient to Duke, UNC, RTP.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (+23.5%)
$80,000 + $232,532
$312,532
2024
$2,508 (+6.5%)
$80,000 + $232,532
$312,532
2023
$2,355 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $139,812
$179,812
2022
$2,301 (+0.5%)
$40,000 + $139,812
$179,812
2021
$2,291 (+2.4%)
$40,000 + $139,812
$179,812
2020
$2,237
$40,000 + $139,812
$179,812
2019
$2,237 (+7.8%)
$40,000 + $139,812
$179,812
2018
$2,075 (+0.7%)
$35,000 + $117,971
$152,971
2017
$2,060 (+3.5%)
$35,000 + $117,971
$152,971
2016
$1,990 (−17.0%)
$35,000 + $117,971
$152,971
2014
$2,398 (+3.1%)
$35,700 + $137,574
$173,274
2013
$2,325 (+2.3%)
$35,700 + $137,574
$173,274
2012
$2,273 (+0.7%)
$35,700 + $137,574
$173,274
2011
$2,258
$35,700 + $137,574
$173,274
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,318
Year built
2006
Style
Townhouse
County
Durham County
APN
205283
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
PDR
Planned Development Residential District
The PDR District is established to allow for design flexibility in residential development. The district is intended to encourage efficient use of the land and public services and to promote high quality design that will provide a variety of dwelling types as well as adequate support services and open space for the residents of the development. The district regulations are intended to allow innovative development that is integrated with proposed adjacent uses and compatible with existing patterns of development.; Planned districts shall be established to allow for design flexibility and to encourage efficient use of land and public services and high quality design. These regulations are intended to allow innovative development that is integrated with proposed adjacent uses and compatible with existing patterns of nearby development.
Association Amenities: Jogging Path, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Parking
Association Fee: 170.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance, Storm Water Maintenance
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I-40, take exit 278 and go left, heading north on NC 55. Left at Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Left onto S. Roxboro. Right onto Ramblewood, Right onto Cedar Elm. Circle around, home will be on the right. Please be respectful and park in spots designated for 170 or a visitor spot only.
Latitude: 35.945879
Longitude: -78.930394
Postal Code: 27713
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,318
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 205283
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-03-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-01-29T16:27:55Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-01-29T15:41:03Z
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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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 • 27713
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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
$283,000 – $342,000
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