Charming Cape Cod on a quiet street in Duke Forest. Freshly painted exterior and large kitchen filled with loads of natural light. Hardwoods upstairs and down. Two tranquil screened porches and tons of storage in the large attached workshop. Partially fenced yard. You'll appreciate this amazing location close to biking and hiking trails, and walkable to Duke, 9th St, downtown and Rockwood area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Susan Herst• Urban Durham Realty
Bought with Sam Poole• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Beautiful Cape Cod in Duke Forest with an upgraded kitchen filled with light. An amateur chef's delight! Two screened-in porches, tons of storage, hardwoods upstairs and down, plus two sheds and a huge two story wired/plumbed workshop make this your dream home. Very close to Duke, downtown, recreation trails and parks.
TMLS #874308
Aug 30, 2006
Sold
$225,000
$139/sq ft
Jul 6, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2006
Listed
$227,500
$140/sq ft
VERY FINELY DETAILED CAPE COD IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE DUKE FOREST WITHIN WALKING/BIKING DISTANCE TO DUKE'S EAST CAMPUS. YARD & GROUNDS ARE VERY PARKLIKE W/ BEAUTIFUL PERENNIALS & TREES. TWO SCREENED PORCHES [FRONT & BACK]. KITCHEN HAS BEEN REMODELED & EXPANDED. BEDROOM #3 SHOWN BELOW CAN ACTUALLY BE UTILIZED AS A FORMAL DINING ROOM. 437 S. F. DETACHED SHOP W/ 2 FLOORS IS HEATED BUT NO A/
Public Records
Dec 31, 1998
Sold
$139,000
$86/sq ft
AMLSNC #495557
Dec 30, 1998
Sold
$138,800
$86/sq ft
Oct 29, 1998
Listed
$144,000
$89/sq ft
Oct 29, 1998
Listed
$144,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 1996
Sold
$132,500
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,120 (+22.9%)
$367,650 + $148,862
$516,512
2024
$4,168 (+6.5%)
$367,650 + $148,862
$516,512
2023
$3,914 (+2.3%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2022
$3,824 (+0.5%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2021
$3,806 (+2.4%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2020
$3,716
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2019
$3,716 (+23.6%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2018
$3,007 (+0.7%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2017
$2,985 (+3.5%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2016
$2,884 (+6.9%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2014
$2,699 (+3.1%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2013
$2,617 (+2.3%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2012
$2,558 (+0.7%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2011
$2,542
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
Tax history for 2409 Perkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,120 (+22.9%)
$367,650 + $148,862
$516,512
2024
$4,168 (+6.5%)
$367,650 + $148,862
$516,512
2023
$3,914 (+2.3%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2022
$3,824 (+0.5%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2021
$3,806 (+2.4%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2020
$3,716
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2019
$3,716 (+23.6%)
$96,975 + $201,797
$298,772
2018
$3,007 (+0.7%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2017
$2,985 (+3.5%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2016
$2,884 (+6.9%)
$64,650 + $157,021
$221,671
2014
$2,699 (+3.1%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2013
$2,617 (+2.3%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2012
$2,558 (+0.7%)
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
2011
$2,542
$44,099 + $150,913
$195,012
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,448
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
108143
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Mar 27, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical service entry mast and riser. Install new electrical outlets.
Electrical
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: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Storage
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1621.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1621.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Dimensions: 90x142x90x145
Lot Size Square Feet: 12632.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3007.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From downtown take Main St to Anderson, left (south) on Anderson, right on Perkins, house will be on your left.
Latitude: 35.98768
Longitude: -78.933895
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Durham County
APN: 108143
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2019-08-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T23:06:57Z
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Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$589,000 – $712,000
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