Exceptional opportunity to craft a truly one-of-a-kind residence in the prestigious Hope Valley Country Club. Situated on desirable Buckingham Road, this parcel offers an unbeatable price point into one of Durham's most coveted luxury enclaves. The lot sits within a designated flood plain, so this site calls for an inspired, elevated build. Imagine a striking modern design on piers, treehouse-style architecture, or expansive raised decking nestled in a lush, natural setting. Priced to accommodate site-specific engineering and foundation requirements. Bring your architect, leverage the unique terrain, and build something extraordinary at 3020 Buckingham Rd.
Hope Valley, located between University Drive and NC-751 (Hope Valley Road), is a residential and golf-course Durham neighborhood with rolling fairways and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hope Valley Road and Garrett Road corridor, where local errands and a low-key streetscape set the daily rhythm. The Hope Valley Country Club anchors the landscape with classic greens and a long-established clubhouse presence. Curving streets frame mid-century ranches and traditional brick homes, with deep setbacks and shaded sidewalks. Woodcroft’s trail network and the American Tobacco Trail add a nature-forward counterpoint to the manicured blocks. Southpoint’s dining and retail cluster sits nearby for a broader mix of local and regional stops.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Heavily wooded
Exterior features
No fencing
No other structures
Public paved road frontage and public road maintenance
Directions: Hope Valley Road to Buckingham Road, property on the right
Home design
Raw land / unimproved
Zoned R-10
Construction
Lot dimensions 80 x 184 x 80 x 194
Utilities
Public water
Electricity available
No sewer
HOA & community
No association
Not a senior community
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported
Other
Lot size approximately 0.37 acres (16,117 sq ft)
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Vacant lot in desirable Hope Valley CC. Gentle topography with mature hardwoods. Portions of the lot are in a flood zone, and flood insurance would be required. This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind going through some extra steps in exchange for the discounted land cost.
TMLS #720531
Jun 16, 2005
Listing Removed
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Dec 13, 2003
Listed
$65,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,019 (+89.6%)
$102,750
2023
$537 (+2.3%)
$102,750
2022
$525 (+0.5%)
$41,010
2021
$522 (+2.4%)
$41,010
2020
$510
$41,010
2019
$510 (−11.8%)
$41,010
2018
$578 (+0.7%)
$42,625
2017
$574 (+3.6%)
$42,625
2016
$554 (−11.8%)
$42,625
2014
$628 (+3.1%)
$45,387
2013
$609 (+2.3%)
$45,387
2012
$595 (+0.7%)
$45,387
2011
$592
$45,387
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
0.37 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Durham County
APN
124448
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 15 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 • 27707
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3020 Buckingham Rd
$173,073
$1,927 under list price of $175K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $350K to $1.5M.