Delightful urban oasis! This 1925 bungalow lives large with an enchanting backyard full of fruit trees and edible landscaping. Two full (huge) bathrooms, one on each floor. Sunny dining area with decorative fireplace. Bright kitchen and huge front porch to meet your neighbors. Vintage touches in the home surrounded by a fenced yard. A 10 minute drive to the heart of Downtown Durham. Sellers use the two rooms upstairs as bedrooms and two downstairs as offices.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Wible• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Melissa Casey Simpson• Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc.
This 1925 bungalow offers all the historic charm in a central Durham location. Home offers high ceilings, recently refinished hardwoods, decorative corner fireplace and historic 4/1 windows with newly installed blinds. Eat-in-kitchen is perfect for personalization now or later. 2 main floor bedrooms 2 full baths. Parklike backyard w/ driveway offers plenty of turnaround space. Privacy fence delineates home from nearby commercial area. Huge front porch overlooks wooded area. Solid, pre inspected home.
TMLS #1960928
Dec 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 12, 2014
Price Changed
$179,000
$89/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2014
Relisted
—
Jul 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2014
Listed
$199,500
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2007
Sold
$50,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,156 (+27.9%)
$154,000 + $265,265
$419,265
2024
$3,249 (+6.5%)
$154,000 + $265,265
$419,265
2023
$3,051 (+2.3%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2022
$2,981 (+0.5%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2021
$2,967 (+2.4%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2020
$2,897
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2019
$2,897 (+27.1%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2018
$2,278 (+0.7%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2017
$2,262 (+3.5%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2016
$2,185 (+51.6%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2014
$1,441 (+3.1%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2013
$1,398 (+2.3%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2012
$1,366 (+0.7%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2011
$1,358
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
Tax history for 2943 Chapel Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,156 (+27.9%)
$154,000 + $265,265
$419,265
2024
$3,249 (+6.5%)
$154,000 + $265,265
$419,265
2023
$3,051 (+2.3%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2022
$2,981 (+0.5%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2021
$2,967 (+2.4%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2020
$2,897
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2019
$2,897 (+27.1%)
$64,515 + $168,382
$232,897
2018
$2,278 (+0.7%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2017
$2,262 (+3.5%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2016
$2,185 (+51.6%)
$25,245 + $142,721
$167,966
2014
$1,441 (+3.1%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2013
$1,398 (+2.3%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2012
$1,366 (+0.7%)
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
2011
$1,358
$16,349 + $87,803
$104,152
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,700
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
121891
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-8
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
Dec 16, 2025 • Final
Building
Install floor supports as indicated in the plans.
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, High Ceilings
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2006.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2006.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: plat
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2966.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Just off corner of University and Chapel Hill Road
Latitude: 35.968818
Longitude: -78.939424
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 121891
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-04-20
Around this home
Schools
Hope Valley Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$464,000 – $561,000
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