ADORABLE COTTAGE IN MOVE-IN CONDITION ACROSS FROM HISTORIC SITE. HARDWOODS, 9 FT CEILINGS, GLASS FRENCH DOORS, COAL FP, ENORMOUS DECK, COVERED PORCH W/ SWING, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD, SITTING ROOM OFF MASTER COULD BE 3RD B DRM OR OFFICE/STUDY. WILL NOT LAST LONG!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Griffin• Griffin Associates REALTORS
Bought with Kim Griffin• Griffin Associates REALTORS
ADORABLE COTTAGE IN MOVE-IN CONDITION ACROSS FROM HISTORIC SITE. HARDWOODS, 9 FT CEILINGS, GLASS FRENCH DOORS, COAL FP, ENORMOUS DECK, COVERED PORCH W/ SWING, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD, SITTING ROOM OFF MASTER COULD BE 3RD B DRM OR OFFICE/STUDY. WILL NOT LAST LONG!
Public Records
May 24, 1995
Sold
$72,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,257 (+90.0%)
$192,000 + $136,550
$328,550
2024
$1,714 (+6.5%)
$192,000 + $136,550
$328,550
2023
$1,609 (+2.3%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2022
$1,573 (+0.5%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2021
$1,565 (+2.4%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2020
$1,528
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2019
$1,528 (+24.2%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2018
$1,231 (+0.7%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2017
$1,222 (+3.5%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2016
$1,180 (−9.6%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2014
$1,305 (+3.2%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2013
$1,265 (+2.3%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2012
$1,237 (+0.7%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2011
$1,229
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
Tax history for 2811 Duke Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,257 (+90.0%)
$192,000 + $136,550
$328,550
2024
$1,714 (+6.5%)
$192,000 + $136,550
$328,550
2023
$1,609 (+2.3%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2022
$1,573 (+0.5%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2021
$1,565 (+2.4%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2020
$1,528
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2019
$1,528 (+24.2%)
$43,917 + $78,949
$122,866
2018
$1,231 (+0.7%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2017
$1,222 (+3.5%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2016
$1,180 (−9.6%)
$35,932 + $54,808
$90,740
2014
$1,305 (+3.2%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2013
$1,265 (+2.3%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2012
$1,237 (+0.7%)
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
2011
$1,229
$28,035 + $66,239
$94,274
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,290
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
126254
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-8
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
Feb 19, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Jul 1, 2014 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the heat pump and air handler on a residential building. Reconnect the new units to the existing ductwork.
Heat pump
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Outside
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1400.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Privacy
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1400.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 311
Lot Size Square Feet: 23522.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Holt
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: FROM I-85, GO NORTH ON GUESS ROAD, RIGHT ON DUKE HOMESTEAD, HOME IS ON LEFT ACROSS FROM THE HISTORIC SITE.
Latitude: 36.035797
Longitude: -78.924103
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,290
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 126254
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Hillandale Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
George L Carrington Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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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, 14 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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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $442,000
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