OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2024 for $400K

$434,771

•

1,525

sq ft

252 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 27703

About this home

* * LEASE/PURCHASE POSSIBLE * * Take a virtual step back in time, and tour this professionally updated, mid-century home! Entertain or unwind on the large deck overlooking a serene, private, fenced back yard. .. a spacious outdoor oasis to enjoy nature. Rejuvenate the grape vines and try your hand at wine-making. With multiple bedrooms and flexible living areas, this home accommodates various lifestyles. Whether you're working from home, hosting gatherings, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this house adapts to your lifestyle. Easy access to all the good stuff in Durham! Bulls Athletic Park (7.7 mi), ZincHouse Winery (2.5 mi), DPAC (7.3 mi). RTP (8.5 mi). .. the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Updates include: new roof, new windows, new kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances plus gorgeous L2 granite tops (blue flower), site-finished red oak floors throughtout most of the home. New outside 4'-wide stairway down to the spacious rec/bonus room on the lower level. If you are looking for mostly one-floor living and maybe expanding your Rover service, with an acre of land with trees (3/4 fenced), this one is worth a visit!

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Daniel Della Rova • EXP Realty LLC

Bought with Renata Rubaine • EXP Realty LLC

Bought with Home Sweet Home Raleigh Yehia • EXP Realty LLC

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•Source:TMLS #2538449

Redfin Estimate

$434,771

$35K since sold in January 2024$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.1% higher than the average sale price ($410K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$495,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,301 sq ft
1417 Underbrush Dr, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$379,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,471 sq ft
339 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$405,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,884 sq ft
117 Oakchest Ct, Durham, NC 27703
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 11, 2026
$438,500
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,223 sq ft
104 English Ivy Dr, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$330,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
210 Stallings Rd, Durham, NC 27703
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$410,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,271 sq ft
301 Ashburn Ln, Durham, NC 27703

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$102,730

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Market trends in 27703, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$420K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

409

23 MoM

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Sale history for 252 Hester Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2538449

Jan 31, 2024

Sold

$400,000

$262/sq ft

Jan 20, 2024

Pending

—

Dec 3, 2023

Price Changed

$435,000

$285/sq ft

Dec 3, 2023

Relisted

—

Oct 27, 2023

Contingent

—

Oct 20, 2023

Listed

$425,000

$279/sq ft

TMLS #1638619

Feb 26, 2009

Sold

$163,500

$107/sq ft

Jan 24, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Dec 18, 2008

Listed

$165,000

$108/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 20, 2005

Sold

$163,500

$107/sq ft

TMLS #825927

Dec 20, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Dec 19, 2005

Sold

$163,500

$107/sq ft

Sep 24, 2005

Listed

$168,000

$110/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 29, 1997

Sold

$120,500

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,820 (+32.7%)

$96,250 + $302,884

$399,134

2024

$2,125 (+3.9%)

$96,250 + $302,884

$399,134

2023

$2,045 (+3.1%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2022

$1,984 (+12.0%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2021

$1,771 (+2.3%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2020

$1,731 (+1.7%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2019

$1,702 (+3.7%)

$38,575 + $162,354

$200,929

2018

$1,642 (+3.4%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2017

$1,589 (+3.2%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2016

$1,539 (−4.6%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2014

$1,613 (+2.6%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2013

$1,573 (+7.1%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2012

$1,468 (−0.2%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2011

$1,471

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

Tax history for 252 Hester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,820 (+32.7%)

$96,250 + $302,884

$399,134

2024

$2,125 (+3.9%)

$96,250 + $302,884

$399,134

2023

$2,045 (+3.1%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2022

$1,984 (+12.0%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2021

$1,771 (+2.3%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2020

$1,731 (+1.7%)

$38,575 + $163,341

$201,916

2019

$1,702 (+3.7%)

$38,575 + $162,354

$200,929

2018

$1,642 (+3.4%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2017

$1,589 (+3.2%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2016

$1,539 (−4.6%)

$46,290 + $131,611

$177,901

2014

$1,613 (+2.6%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2013

$1,573 (+7.1%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2012

$1,468 (−0.2%)

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

2011

$1,471

$32,645 + $141,232

$173,877

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,128

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

193488

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 4
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage
Parking Total: 5

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Storage
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Finished

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1525.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1525.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Dimensions: x by x
Lot Size Square Feet: 43995.6
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2045.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

HOA Information
Association: No

School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Spring Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
High School: Durham - Southern

Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Durham Hwy (NC 98) to Olive Branch Rd. Slight left turn onto Hester Rd. Follow to house on the right.
Latitude: 35.970805
Longitude: -78.78232
Postal Code: 27703

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 193488

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-02-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-01-02T19:04:32Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-12-16T17:31:14Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-12-03T18:49:27Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 425000.0

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Schools

Spring Valley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

5/10

Neal Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

2/10

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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

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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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Durham, NC • 27703

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Estimated sale price

$414,000 – $500,000

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Home values near 252 Hester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$454,613
251 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$495,156

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$315,975
237 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$354,147

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$425,211
329 Atwood Ct, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$364,583

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