Set among trees and native, unique gardens, this appealing cottage on an exceptionally beautiful street in Duke Forest offers a respite from today's busy life. Two large bedrooms, updated primary bathroom, and second bath on main level. Bedroom three on lower level provides perfect place for an office with a private, lush garden view. Laundry is also there. Enjoy cooking with the dual-fuel range in the updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. The gleaming wood floors, crown moldings, built-in cabinetry, and charming tile baths add to the cache of this darling house. The views from all windows, screened-in porch and deck provide the beauty of special plants and trees including Camelias, Lenten Roses, Japanese Maples, White Red Bud and more to enjoy all year long. Move-in ready!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$455Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kitty B. Stockton• Space Exchange Realty
Est. $2,500 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2248 Cranford Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10184456
Aug 31, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$455/sq ft
Aug 22, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2026
Listed
$660,000
$376/sq ft
TMLS #1728445
Jun 23, 2010
Sold
$330,000
$188/sq ft
May 25, 2010
Listed
$329,000
$187/sq ft
+7
Charming, renovated home on most beautiful street in Duke Forest. New kitchen, master bathroom, siding, shutters, paint (inside and out), crown molding in EVERY room, French doors, and much much more!! Move-in ready with a wonderfully private and lush backyard. Enjoy outdoor living on the screened in porch or brick patio.
Public Records
May 31, 2005
Sold
$235,000
$134/sq ft
TMLS #534858
Dec 15, 1999
Sold
$178,500
$102/sq ft
Nov 9, 1999
Listed
$173,500
$99/sq ft
CHARMING, WELL DESIGNED HOUSE LOOKS OUT TO DUKE LAND. GORGEOUS VIEWS, LOVELY STREET, WALK TO DUKE & JOGGING TRAIL. BUILT-IN BOOKCASES BY FP & ALL BEDROOMS, CORNER CABINETS IN DINING AREA. BRIGHT ROOMS, PICTURE WINDOW IN LR. 3RD BR HAS SLIDINGDOOR TO SCR. PORCH, COULD BE DR. GARAGE IN BSMT. AGE OF FURNACE & AC UNKNOWN; BOTH AS-IS. FRESHLY PAINTED. W & D OUTLET IN 2ND BATH.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,577 (+2.3%)
$115,500 + $233,935
$349,435
2022
$4,472 (+0.5%)
$115,500 + $233,935
$349,435
2021
$4,451 (+2.4%)
$115,500 + $233,935
$349,435
2020
$4,347
$115,500 + $233,935
$349,435
2019
$4,347 (+8.7%)
$115,500 + $233,935
$349,435
2018
$3,999 (+0.7%)
$77,000 + $217,792
$294,792
2017
$3,969 (+3.5%)
$77,000 + $217,792
$294,792
2016
$3,835 (+7.7%)
$77,000 + $217,792
$294,792
2014
$3,561 (+3.2%)
$68,725 + $188,538
$257,263
2013
$3,452 (+2.3%)
$68,725 + $188,538
$257,263
2012
$3,375 (+0.7%)
$68,725 + $188,538
$257,263
2011
$3,353
$68,725 + $188,538
$257,263
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,712
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
108217
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RS-10
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Jun 15, 2026 • Final
Building
Perform structural repairs on the building.
Remodel
Sep 30, 2015 • Final
Building
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Other Parking: Driveway
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Interstate 40 use the 15-501 Exit towards Durham and continue on 15-501 business toward downtown Durham, to left on 751 towards Duke University, turn right onto Cranford Road. Home will be on the left. Park in drive.
Latitude: 35.991124
Longitude: -78.936608
Postal Code: 27705
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,712
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 108217
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-02
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-08-05T19:19:30Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-08-05T23:49:46Z
Around this home
Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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 105° expected this year, 15 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 • 27705
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Sun exposure
25/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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