Classic New England charm abounds in this Colonial Revival Cape Cod set on a deep wooded lot only minutes from it all. .Like what?? How about 4 min. to Duke, 16 min. to UNC & RTP & walk/bike/jog to your fave 15-501 Blvd. shops & eateries & the Al Bueller Trail. Features incl. renovated kitchen & bath (2015), screen porch, gas FP, hrdwd. floors, sep. DR, built-ins, brick patio, newer appliances, W/ D & Fridge convey, full bsmnt. Treat yourself to a walk through the backyard forest & bask in the peace & quiet.
GORGEOUS! Located less than 5 mins. from Duke's main campus. Excellent schools; Interior freshly painted, new carpet upstairs, original hardwoods on 1st floor, screened porch with ceiling fan, gas log fireplace, ceiling fan in LR and Master. Numerous large shade trees in giant one acre lot close to everything! Office has closet & could be 5th BR. Full basement, unfinished.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077 (+47.4%)
$437,100 + $276,810
$713,910
2024
$4,800 (+6.5%)
$437,100 + $276,810
$713,910
2023
$4,508 (+2.3%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2022
$4,405 (+0.5%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2021
$4,384 (+2.4%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2020
$4,281
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2019
$4,281 (+22.2%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2018
$3,502 (+0.7%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2017
$3,476 (+3.5%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2016
$3,358 (+97.1%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2014
$1,704 (+3.1%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2013
$1,652 (+2.3%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2012
$1,615 (+0.7%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2011
$1,605
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
Tax history for 2509 Pickett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077 (+47.4%)
$437,100 + $276,810
$713,910
2024
$4,800 (+6.5%)
$437,100 + $276,810
$713,910
2023
$4,508 (+2.3%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2022
$4,405 (+0.5%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2021
$4,384 (+2.4%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2020
$4,281
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2019
$4,281 (+22.2%)
$74,360 + $269,773
$344,133
2018
$3,502 (+0.7%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2017
$3,476 (+3.5%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2016
$3,358 (+97.1%)
$46,475 + $211,669
$258,144
2014
$1,704 (+3.1%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2013
$1,652 (+2.3%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2012
$1,615 (+0.7%)
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
2011
$1,605
$46,804 + $76,333
$123,137
*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
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
121507
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses 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
Jan 13, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a car charger and one outlet.
Electrical
Ev charger
Jun 17, 2021 • Final
Electrical
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: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Directions: 15-501 Business to Academy Road (toward Duke University). Right onto Pickett. Home on Right. From Chapel Hill Road, turn at the Cow (La Vaquita) onto Pickett Road. Cross Cornwallis, home is on the Left before Academy.
Latitude: 35.975242
Longitude: -78.939971
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 121507
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-06-29
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6 days above 105° expected this year, 14 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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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
$651,000 – $788,000
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