Rare privacy and mid-century character on a sprawling 1.9-acre wooded lot in Durham! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers a secluded retreat just minutes from city conveniences, providing a perfect canvas for your personal updates. The main floor features a kitchen and dining layout that flows onto a back deck. Off the foyer, the living room includes custom, built-in solid wood library shelving. Downstairs, the finished walk-out basement provides a huge recreation space complete with a half bath, a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, a wood-burning stove insert, and direct access to a lower patio. The property is complete with a spacious, attached 2-car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.91 acresLot Size
$194Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Kennedy• Kennedy Real Estate Group LLC
Est. $2,578 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2805 Sparger Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10190978
Oct 14, 2026
Sold
$379,000
$194/sq ft
Sep 18, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2026
Listed
$395,999
$203/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,961 (+11.0%)
$161,400 + $238,145
$399,545
2023
$3,568 (+2.3%)
$74,340 + $198,064
$272,404
2022
$3,487 (+0.5%)
$74,340 + $198,064
$272,404
2021
$3,470 (+2.4%)
$74,340 + $198,064
$272,404
2020
$3,388
$74,340 + $198,064
$272,404
2019
$3,388 (+24.1%)
$74,340 + $198,064
$272,404
2018
$2,729 (+0.7%)
$50,960 + $150,243
$201,203
2017
$2,709 (+3.5%)
$50,960 + $150,243
$201,203
2016
$2,617 (−8.2%)
$50,960 + $150,243
$201,203
2014
$2,852 (+3.1%)
$70,648 + $135,439
$206,087
2013
$2,765 (+17.0%)
$70,648 + $135,439
$206,087
2012
$2,363 (+0.7%)
$44,704 + $135,439
$180,143
2011
$2,348
$44,704 + $135,439
$180,143
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,950
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
176593
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RS-20
E-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
Eno River District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Jan 27, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service replacement and install a new meter box.
Electrical
Mar 24, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service.
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
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood
Room Information
Has Basement
Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1953.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,953
Above Grade Finished Area: 1353.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 600.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.91
Lot Size Area: 1.91
Lot Size Square Feet: 83199.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-20
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3960.69
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Exit HWY 85 on Cole Mill Road, head north to Sparger Road, turn left.
Latitude: 36.04526
Longitude: -78.982944
Postal Code: 27705
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 176593
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-10-15
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-09-09T15:22:58Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-09-05T00:04:55Z
Around this home
Schools
Hillandale Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
George L Carrington Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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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
5/10 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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27705
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Sun exposure
57/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.2 hrs
2.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $517,000
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