Charming and lovingly updated brick & stone home in Duke Forest, very convenient to Duke, DUMC, Durham Academy. You'll love outdoor spaces like the enormous porch w/ ceiling fan, expansive, landscaped back yard w/ raised gardens & Japanese maples, lg deck, firepit & workshop! Inside enjoy the gorgeous hardwoods, fireplace, cedar closets, chic kitchen w/ Durat counters & stainless appliances, modern baths with dbl vanity, glass shower & garden tub. Don't miss the secret children's playroom! Full basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bill Stevenson• Fathom Realty NC, LLC
Bought with Karen Hoover• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Quaint home from the late 1930`s in highly desirable Duke Forest area. Charm and character of older home with modern conveniences. Recent upgrades include renovated kitchen and baths, addition of large deck to enjoy beautiful, private backyard, and much more! Flexible floorplan - third bedroom can be used as first floor study.
TMLS #2204559
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$412,500
$248/sq ft
Aug 30, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2018
Price Changed
$420,000
$253/sq ft
Aug 23, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 8, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 2018
Listed
$424,900
$256/sq ft
Jul 19, 2018
Listed
$420,000
$253/sq ft
Charming and lovingly updated brick & stone home in Duke Forest, very convenient to Duke, DUMC, Durham Academy. You'll love outdoor spaces like the enormous porch w/ ceiling fan, expansive, landscaped back yard w/ raised gardens & Japanese maples, lg deck, firepit & workshop! Inside enjoy the gorgeous hardwoods, fireplace, cedar closets, chic kitchen w/ Durat counters & stainless appliances, modern baths with dbl vanity, glass shower & garden tub. Don't miss the secret children's playroom! Full basement.
TMLS #2145251
Sep 26, 2017
Sold
$390,000
$235/sq ft
Aug 29, 2017
Contingent
—
Aug 25, 2017
Price Changed
$397,000
$239/sq ft
Aug 11, 2017
Listed
$410,000
$247/sq ft
TMLS #2007588
Jun 29, 2015
Sold
$341,000
$205/sq ft
Jun 19, 2015
Pending
—
May 21, 2015
Contingent
—
May 13, 2015
Listed
$334,900
$202/sq ft
TMLS #930197
Jul 2, 2007
Sold
$282,000
$170/sq ft
May 7, 2007
Listed
$289,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2003
Sold
$217,000
$131/sq ft
TMLS #674682
Apr 4, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 2003
Listed
$224,900
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,707 (−14.5%)
$265,650 + $358,225
$623,875
2024
$1,995 (+3.7%)
$265,650 + $358,225
$623,875
2023
$1,925 (−69.6%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2022
$6,325 (+26.3%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2021
$5,009 (+2.4%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2020
$4,891
$115,425 + $277,766
$393,191
2019
$4,891 (+12.4%)
$115,425 + $277,766
$393,191
2018
$4,351 (+0.7%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2017
$4,319 (+3.5%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2016
$4,173 (+95.5%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2014
$2,134 (+3.2%)
$51,977 + $102,187
$154,164
2013
$2,069 (+5.7%)
$51,977 + $102,187
$154,164
2012
$1,957 (+0.7%)
$51,977 + $97,199
$149,176
2011
$1,944
$51,977 + $97,199
$149,176
Tax history for 2618 Pickett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,707 (−14.5%)
$265,650 + $358,225
$623,875
2024
$1,995 (+3.7%)
$265,650 + $358,225
$623,875
2023
$1,925 (−69.6%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2022
$6,325 (+26.3%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2021
$5,009 (+2.4%)
$115,425 + $378,736
$494,161
2020
$4,891
$115,425 + $277,766
$393,191
2019
$4,891 (+12.4%)
$115,425 + $277,766
$393,191
2018
$4,351 (+0.7%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2017
$4,319 (+3.5%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2016
$4,173 (+95.5%)
$76,950 + $243,812
$320,762
2014
$2,134 (+3.2%)
$51,977 + $102,187
$154,164
2013
$2,069 (+5.7%)
$51,977 + $102,187
$154,164
2012
$1,957 (+0.7%)
$51,977 + $97,199
$149,176
2011
$1,944
$51,977 + $97,199
$149,176
*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
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,430
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
121444
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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
Jun 27, 2025 • Final
Building
New construction
Jun 29, 2021 • Final
Building
Construct a home addition and foundation.
Addition
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Building Area Total: 1661.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1661.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 97X267X94X247
Lot Size Square Feet: 23478.84
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4319.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From the intersection of Academy Road and Pickett Road, drive west on Pickett. The home will be on the right, after you pass McDowell.
Latitude: 35.976204
Longitude: -78.945965
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,430
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 121444
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-10-17
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T00:33:26Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2018-10-18T03:09:48Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 424900.0
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
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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, 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$617,000 – $747,000
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