Charming 1880's farmhouse on one acre! Lovely Master suite w/ fireplace, heart pine flooring, 3 BR upstairs, attic storage, basement workshop & laundry, rocking chair front porch. Just minutes to Duke Univ, I-40 and 10 min to UNC. Interior freshly painted. (Note: DCH2.5/R2.4)
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ellen Singer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Peter Rumsey• Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty
Charming 1880's farmhouse on one acre! Lovely Master suite w/ fireplace, heart pine flooring, 3 BR upstairs, attic storage, basement workshop & laundry, rocking chair front porch. Just minutes to Duke Univ, I-40 and 10 min to UNC. Interior freshly painted. (Note: DCH2.5/R2.4)
Public Records
Oct 3, 2003
Sold
$246,000
$98/sq ft
TMLS #523562
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$235,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 23, 1999
Listed
$245,000
$98/sq ft
CALL LISTING AGENT FOR DETAILS ON ACREAGE & SUBDIVISION OF LOT. HOUSE WILL BE SOLD ON APP. 1 ACRE. THERE ARE 2 ADD. ACRES IN BACK. STEP BACK IN TIME BUT ENJOY MODERN CONV. THIS CHARMING HOME HAS HEART PINE FLOORS, FIREPLACES (FLUES ARE NOT LINED) GORGEOUS LOT. SEVERAL OUT-BUILDINGS; DETAILS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST HERE. CONV. TO DUKE, UNC, I-40. 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,246 (+3.3%)
$213,947 + $315,287
$529,234
2024
$5,077 (+6.5%)
$213,947 + $315,287
$529,234
2023
$4,767 (+2.3%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2022
$4,658 (+0.5%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2021
$4,636 (+2.4%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2020
$4,527
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2019
$4,527 (+16.0%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2018
$3,901 (+0.7%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2017
$3,873 (+3.5%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2016
$3,742 (+26.6%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2014
$2,956 (+3.1%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2013
$2,866 (+2.3%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2012
$2,802 (+0.7%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2011
$2,784
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
Tax history for 3238 Pickett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,246 (+3.3%)
$213,947 + $315,287
$529,234
2024
$5,077 (+6.5%)
$213,947 + $315,287
$529,234
2023
$4,767 (+2.3%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2022
$4,658 (+0.5%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2021
$4,636 (+2.4%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2020
$4,527
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2019
$4,527 (+16.0%)
$92,100 + $271,839
$363,939
2018
$3,901 (+0.7%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2017
$3,873 (+3.5%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2016
$3,742 (+26.6%)
$87,400 + $200,205
$287,605
2014
$2,956 (+3.1%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2013
$2,866 (+2.3%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2012
$2,802 (+0.7%)
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
2011
$2,784
$48,693 + $164,891
$213,584
*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
1.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,504
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
138838
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-20
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
Jun 4, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
ADU
Plumbing
Apr 14, 2026 • Active
Building
ADU
New construction
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: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces Total: 4
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Block, Concrete, Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2500.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2500.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: Res
Financial
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: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Rogers-Herr
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: 15/501 to Garrett Road, left @ Chili's Restaurant, go to end. Right onto Pickett. House is immediately on the left.
Latitude: 35.976082
Longitude: -78.974052
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,504
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 138838
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-16T02:57:15Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 285000.0
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Schools
Forest View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $742,000
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