Completely charming 1940's traditional on an amazing piece of property surrounded by nature. Lovely entry, casement cabinetry & open stairwell. Living Room has masonry FP w/ gas logs and built-in bookcases. Screen Porch with paneled double glass doors & heart pine floor. Formal Dining Room w/ French doors that open to deck leading to established gardens along sheltered pathways. Kitchen has granite countertops, tile backsplash and beautiful picture window view of backyard. First floor BR and full bath is ideal for guests. Very spacious second floor primary bedroom includes a quaint closet alcove and shares the hall bath with 2 additional BRs. Sturdy staircase leads to lower level laundry area. An adjacent large unfinished room with glass paned doors to the outside offers options for studio, workshop or exercise space. Updates include replacement windows (2008), stove (2008), upstairs bath vanity (2011), gas water heater (2017), new zone with heat pump for upstairs (2018), refrigerator (2019), gas logs (2020).
Crave space on Cranford? This stately brick home sits on an acre and has 'rooms' in & out. Once owned by a locally known gardener, it's a mecca of plant life. Backs to Duke Campus-walking trails. Inside: refinished oak & pine floors, freshly painted, crown molding, built-ins, screened porch & a bsemnt. Both private and easily accessible, home offers charm & elegance. Make it yours.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$182,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,675 (+24.2%)
$454,775 + $327,884
$782,659
2024
$6,983 (+31.9%)
$561,450 + $313,629
$875,079
2023
$5,293 (+2.3%)
$96,330 + $404,256
$500,586
2022
$5,172 (+0.5%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2021
$5,148 (+2.4%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2020
$5,027
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2019
$5,027 (+9.7%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2018
$4,580 (+0.7%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2017
$4,547 (+3.5%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2016
$4,393 (−9.0%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2014
$4,830 (+3.2%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2013
$4,682 (+2.3%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2012
$4,577 (+0.7%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2011
$4,548
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
Tax history for 2256 Cranford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,675 (+24.2%)
$454,775 + $327,884
$782,659
2024
$6,983 (+31.9%)
$561,450 + $313,629
$875,079
2023
$5,293 (+2.3%)
$96,330 + $404,256
$500,586
2022
$5,172 (+0.5%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2021
$5,148 (+2.4%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2020
$5,027
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2019
$5,027 (+9.7%)
$96,330 + $307,782
$404,112
2018
$4,580 (+0.7%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2017
$4,547 (+3.5%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2016
$4,393 (−9.0%)
$98,800 + $238,867
$337,667
2014
$4,830 (+3.2%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2013
$4,682 (+2.3%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2012
$4,577 (+0.7%)
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
2011
$4,548
$114,261 + $234,659
$348,920
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.97 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,140
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
108215
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
Apr 15, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
Jan 6, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer