Unicorn farmhouse bungalow on acreage less than 10 minutes from downtown Durham. Built in 1939 in the historic Merrick Moore neighborhood, this home is filled with character. The master bedroom includes an en suite bathroom, with a second full bathroom off the dining room and a large second bedroom off the living room. The kitchen is separated from the dining room by a sliding barn door. Newer W/ D and refrigerator included. This beautiful property features more than 50 improved varieties of fruit trees/shrubs with plenty of space left for your gardening/homesteading endeavors. There is a community garden on the other side of the stream (eastern border). There is a cleared portion behind the home and 2-story barn that would make a premium site for building your future dream home. The wooded landscape invites you to step back in time, dotted with foundations of cabins and tobacco barns from a bygone era. One tobacco barn still stands towards the back of the property under the forest canopy that grew up around it. While this property may have classic charm, it has been well updated and maintained, with a newer roof ('17), HVAC ('15), laminate flooring ('22), and more. It is convenient to I-85/I-885/US-70 and the east end connector for quick access to Duke and everything Durham has to offer. Home is within city limits with city water/sewer. Fiber internet available. No HOA. Inquire about survey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4.9 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Chosen Realty of NC Huscroft• Chosen Real Estate Group
Bought with Roxana Hernandez• Keller Williams Realty United
MULTIPLE OFFERS. Ever imagined owning a FARMHOUSE in DURHAM with ACREAGE for UNDER $200k? This is your chance! No really, this is YOUR chance! This darling 1930's farmhouse bungalow has it all (Roof '17, HVAC '15, CITY water & sewer)! With easy access to downtown Durham (~8 min) and highways (70, 85, 147, & future East End Connector) and land to accommodate your growing farm (i. e. chickens, miniature donkeys, organic tomato gardens, etc) this house is your UNICORN. Come see it while you can!
Public Records
Jul 9, 2014
Sold
$104,000
$93/sq ft
TMLS #1928540
Jul 9, 2014
Sold
$103,980
$93/sq ft
Apr 1, 2014
Contingent
—
Mar 19, 2014
Price Changed
$109,900
$98/sq ft
Jan 24, 2014
Listed
$115,000
$103/sq ft
+6
Lots of possibilities with this spacious, well maintained, 2 bedroom home situated on nearly 5 acres with easy hwy access. Property has potential to be subdivided and is zoned rural residential so you can bring your cow, chicken, horse. .. everything but the barn! Since it's already here for your additional storage & workspace needs. Rental income potential. See agent remarks.
TMLS #1820334
Feb 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2012
Listed
$122,000
$109/sq ft
TMLS #1772761
Oct 29, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2011
Listed
$99,750
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,248 (+42.6%)
$199,472 + $128,151
$327,623
2024
$2,278 (+6.5%)
$199,472 + $128,151
$327,623
2023
$2,139 (+2.3%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2022
$2,090 (+0.5%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2021
$2,081 (+2.4%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2020
$2,032
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2019
$2,032 (+10.6%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2018
$1,836 (+0.7%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2017
$1,823 (+3.5%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2016
$1,761 (+15.1%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2014
$1,530 (+3.1%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2013
$1,484 (+2.3%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2012
$1,450 (+0.7%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2011
$1,441
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
Tax history for 2403 Cheek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,248 (+42.6%)
$199,472 + $128,151
$327,623
2024
$2,278 (+6.5%)
$199,472 + $128,151
$327,623
2023
$2,139 (+2.3%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2022
$2,090 (+0.5%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2021
$2,081 (+2.4%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2020
$2,032
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2019
$2,032 (+10.6%)
$46,934 + $116,387
$163,321
2018
$1,836 (+0.7%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2017
$1,823 (+3.5%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2016
$1,761 (+15.1%)
$59,272 + $76,109
$135,381
2014
$1,530 (+3.1%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2013
$1,484 (+2.3%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2012
$1,450 (+0.7%)
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
2011
$1,441
$56,501 + $54,061
$110,562
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,117
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
161050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RR
F/J-B
Residential Rural District
The RR District is established to provide for agricultural activities and residential development on lots of one acre or greater and in conservation subdivisions. Commercial and industrial development is generally prohibited.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Oct 18, 2017 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
May 11, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a mini split system.
HVAC
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: No
Parking Features: Gravel
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1117.0
Builder Name: NA
Builder Model: NA
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Block, Other
Roof: Shingle, Other
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1117.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.9
Lot Size Area: 4.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 213443.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1974.22
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Merrick-Moore
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
High School: Durham - Southern
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take I-85N/US-70E to Cheek Road. Turn right onto Cheek Road and go 0.9 miles and the home will be on your left, immediately after Merrick-Moore Elementary
Latitude: 36.005882
Longitude: -78.850372
Postal Code: 27704
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,117
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 161050
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-03-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-01-10T23:14:53Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-01-10T23:14:53Z
Around this home
Schools
Merrick-Moore Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Neal Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $442,000
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