Welcome to this delightful cottage on a corner lot in Durham's popular Lakewood neighborhood! Featuring a terrific floor plan, gorgeous hardwood floors, and charming moldings, this home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Enjoy morning coffee or evening relaxation on the spacious front porch, surrounded by a landscaped front yard. The large, fenced-in back yard offers plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The back yard includes a storage building/workshop, equipped with electricity and offering ample room for tools, equipment, hobbies and projects, and additional storage needs. Recent updates include a brand-new roof and exterior paint, plus a new hot water heater and washer/dryer in 2024. The location is unbeatable-enjoy easy access to Duke University, approximately one mile away, and Downtown Durham, about two miles away, with its vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment. Just a block from Lakewood Elementary and also close to Lakewood's neighborhood restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$358Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Whaley• Frasher Whaley Realty Group
Duke Forest, located between Duke University and Chapel Hill, is a wooded and residential Durham neighborhood with a protected research forest and winding, low-traffic roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Al Buehler Trail loop at Duke Forest, where runners, cyclists, and dog walkers circulate under tall pines and hardwood canopy. Nearby pillars include the Nasher Museum of Art for contemporary exhibitions, Duke Performances for campus-stage concerts, and the Carolina Theatre for classic film and live shows downtown. Architecture leans toward mid-century and traditional homes set back from the street, with deep lots and a quiet, green edge. Daily rhythms follow trail time, campus events, and coffee stops along Ninth Street.
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Market insights
2514 Chapel Hill Rd · $329,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$329,000
Median sale price in this area is $438,094. (33% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Blinds
Bathtub/shower combination
Ceiling fan(s)
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, both on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer
Laundry in hall
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Gas-pack heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Fenced backyard
Shed
Storage
Workshop
Home design
One level
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Property being sold "AS IS" Sellers addendum will apply.
Public Records
Dec 29, 1993
Sold
$50,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,599 (+38.4%)
$204,750 + $104,567
$309,317
2024
$2,601 (+6.5%)
$258,500 + $104,567
$363,067
2023
$2,442 (+2.3%)
$46,640 + $139,800
$186,440
2022
$2,386 (+0.5%)
$46,640 + $139,800
$186,440
2021
$2,375 (+2.4%)
$46,640 + $139,800
$186,440
2020
$2,319
$46,640 + $139,800
$186,440
2019
$2,319 (+57.9%)
$46,640 + $139,800
$186,440
2018
$1,469 (+0.7%)
$24,980 + $83,317
$108,297
2017
$1,458 (+3.5%)
$24,980 + $83,317
$108,297
2016
$1,409 (+46.0%)
$24,980 + $83,317
$108,297
2014
$965 (+3.1%)
$19,802 + $49,935
$69,737
2013
$936 (+2.3%)
$19,802 + $49,935
$69,737
2012
$915 (+0.7%)
$19,802 + $49,935
$69,737
2011
$909
$19,802 + $49,935
$69,737
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
852
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
852
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
103428
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5
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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.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Protection Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Dec 18, 2017 • Final
Building
Remodel
Nov 22, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Remove and replace a gas package unit.
Gas
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.
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 • 27707
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Durham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2514 Chapel Hill Rd
$328,272
$728 under list price of $329K
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