Updated mid-century brick ranch with large unfinished basement in the Hope Valley area. Four bedrooms and three full baths on the main floor offer many useful arrangements, including a second primary bedroom or in-law suite. The owner's suite is privately located at the back of the house and features direct access to the spacious deck. California Closet systems, circular driveway, raised garden beds, play house and carport. Want to add a garage? Seller had plans to convert the carport, so the garage door (3k) and opener are already yours! Convenient SoDu location! Nearby Eastcut Sandwich Bar, the library, U Hill, shopping, restaurants and parks! Just minutes to Downtown Durham and NO HOA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Barry• Inhabit Real Estate
Listed by Shelby Bishop• Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with Sam Poole• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Modernized 50's brick one-story w/ full unfinished basement! Two owner's suites w/ updated baths & good closet space. Hardwood floors throughout main except sunroom w/ concrete floors. Living room opens to kitchen & dining area. 3BRs on one side of the house w/ 2 full baths & laundry. Addt'l MBR situated for privacy off the back of the house w/ vaulted ceiling, large WIC, & door to deck. Great sunroom w/ tons of windows. Three California closets! Carport, circular drive, raised garden beds, play house conveys.
Public Records
Feb 27, 2013
Sold
$45,000
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 2013
Sold
$120,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,376 (+20.6%)
$181,500 + $360,813
$542,313
2024
$4,459 (+6.5%)
$181,500 + $360,813
$542,313
2023
$4,188 (+2.3%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2022
$4,092 (+0.5%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2021
$4,073 (+2.4%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2020
$3,977
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2019
$3,977 (+4.7%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2018
$3,797 (+0.7%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2017
$3,769 (+3.5%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2016
$3,641 (+13.7%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2014
$3,202 (+3.2%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2013
$3,104 (+2.3%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2012
$3,035 (+0.7%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2011
$3,015
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
Tax history for 3136 Dixon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,376 (+20.6%)
$181,500 + $360,813
$542,313
2024
$4,459 (+6.5%)
$181,500 + $360,813
$542,313
2023
$4,188 (+2.3%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2022
$4,092 (+0.5%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2021
$4,073 (+2.4%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2020
$3,977
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2019
$3,977 (+4.7%)
$75,957 + $243,739
$319,696
2018
$3,797 (+0.7%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2017
$3,769 (+3.5%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2016
$3,641 (+13.7%)
$46,235 + $233,657
$279,892
2014
$3,202 (+3.2%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2013
$3,104 (+2.3%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2012
$3,035 (+0.7%)
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
2011
$3,015
$32,038 + $199,272
$231,310
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
2,264
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
123465
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 7, 2025 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jun 29, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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.
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2078.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2078.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4459.44
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From East Cut Sandwich Bar, head northeast. Turn left toward Old Chapel Hill. Turn right onto Old Chapel Hill Rd. Turn right onto University Dr. Turn right onto Dixon Rd Home is on the right.
Latitude: 35.96217
Longitude: -78.940491
Postal Code: 27707
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Durham County
APN: 123465
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-04-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-03-08T00:56:34Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-03-07T15:34:37Z
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Schools
Hope Valley Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $672,000
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