2540 Ross Rd is a 816 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $200,053.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$200,053
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.4% higher than the average sale price ($168K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$819 (+169.6%)
$86,450 + $78,867
$165,317
2024
$304 (−36.1%)
$86,450 + $78,867
$165,317
2023
$476 (+2.3%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2022
$465 (+0.5%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2021
$463 (+2.4%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2020
$452
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2019
$452 (+23.2%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2018
$367 (+0.7%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2017
$364 (+3.7%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2016
$351 (−9.3%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2014
$387 (+3.0%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2013
$376 (+2.3%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2012
$367 (+0.7%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2011
$365
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
Tax history for 2540 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$819 (+169.6%)
$86,450 + $78,867
$165,317
2024
$304 (−36.1%)
$86,450 + $78,867
$165,317
2023
$476 (+2.3%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2022
$465 (+0.5%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2021
$463 (+2.4%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2020
$452
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2019
$452 (+23.2%)
$29,880 + $42,753
$72,633
2018
$367 (+0.7%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2017
$364 (+3.7%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2016
$351 (−9.3%)
$19,920 + $34,156
$54,076
2014
$387 (+3.0%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2013
$376 (+2.3%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2012
$367 (+0.7%)
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
2011
$365
$17,550 + $38,470
$56,020
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS-8
F/J-B
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.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Dec 5, 2022 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jan 5, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Space
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP-ROCHELLE E A ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 816
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 816
Building Sq. Ft: 816
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-ROCHELLE E A ESTATE/BLK:A/LT#15AB
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Legal Lot Number: 15AB
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.33
Depth Footage: 295
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: RS-8
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Durham County
APN: 131379
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Neal Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 106° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $231,000
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