Gardeners paradise only minutes from Duke and downtown Durham. This charming bungalow offers lower county taxes but is 9 minutes from Duke. Situated on a . 68 acre lot with a fenced yard and multiple dedicated gardening spaces including raised beds and a wired shed. The owner has spent roughly 100k on improvements since purchasing the property in 2021 including a new roof, windows, siding, fencing, encapsulated crawlspace, storage shed and Kitchen countertops. The home boasts an abundance of natural light and 10+ foot ceilings. Close proximity to RTP, UNC, Duke and RDU airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nate Howard• Howard Group Real Estate LLC
Bought with Daniel Ryan• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Smaller 1-story room home nestled in-between Duke & UNC. Hardwood floors, 2 Bdrms & 1 Bth on a large 2/3 acre lot. Home works well for someone w/ limited mobility. There’s a portable metal ramp for access that can be removed if buyers request. Move in ready, with appliances included. Also includes 1year home buyers warranty. Excellent location, 15 minutes or less to the best that Durham & Chapel Hill have to offer. 3401 Pickett Rd is also available & together these offer an in law suite type arrangement.
TMLS #2012313
Jul 10, 2015
Sold
$139,500
$153/sq ft
Jun 10, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2015
Listed
$144,900
$159/sq ft
Recently renovated, cute-as-a-button 1940s bungalow with rocking-chair front porch. Gleaming oak floors. Tile countertops and tile flooring in kitchen and bath. With nearly 3/4 of an acre in a great West Durham location, enjoy country-style living in the city and oh, so close to Duke and Chapel Hill.
TMLS #1707675
Mar 25, 2010
Sold
$125,000
$138/sq ft
Feb 22, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2010
Listed
$125,000
$138/sq ft
TMLS #1687514
Nov 9, 2009
Sold
$75,000
$83/sq ft
Nov 9, 2009
Sold
$75,000
$83/sq ft
Oct 16, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 28, 2009
Listed
$69,900
$77/sq ft
Sep 28, 2009
Listed
$69,900
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 2006
Sold
$102,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1998
Sold
$60,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,221 (+13.3%)
$169,401 + $144,990
$314,391
2024
$1,961 (+7.3%)
$169,401 + $144,990
$314,391
2023
$1,827 (+4.5%)
$67,600 + $128,137
$195,737
2022
$1,748 (+13.9%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2021
$1,535 (+1.3%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2020
$1,516
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2019
$1,516 (+13.4%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2018
$1,337 (+1.2%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2017
$1,322 (+3.3%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2016
$1,279 (+81.7%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2014
$704 (+2.6%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2013
$686 (+4.2%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2012
$658 (−0.2%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2011
$660
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
Tax history for 3403 Pickett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,221 (+13.3%)
$169,401 + $144,990
$314,391
2024
$1,961 (+7.3%)
$169,401 + $144,990
$314,391
2023
$1,827 (+4.5%)
$67,600 + $128,137
$195,737
2022
$1,748 (+13.9%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2021
$1,535 (+1.3%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2020
$1,516
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2019
$1,516 (+13.4%)
$67,720 + $124,727
$192,447
2018
$1,337 (+1.2%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2017
$1,322 (+3.3%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2016
$1,279 (+81.7%)
$67,200 + $87,344
$154,544
2014
$704 (+2.6%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2013
$686 (+4.2%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2012
$658 (−0.2%)
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
2011
$660
$29,578 + $49,372
$78,950
*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
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
138803
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. The RS Districts are used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as the Suburban Tier and within Rural Villages (as designated in the Comprehensive Plan) within the Rural Tier.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Jun 24, 2024 • Final
Building
Remodel
Mar 14, 2022 • Final
Electrical
ADU
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 909.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 909.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.68
Lot Size Area: 0.68
Lot Size Dimensions: 177x177176x166
Lot Size Square Feet: 29620.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1748.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
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: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I-40 Take 15-501 toward Durham. Take LEFT on Garrett Road. Take LEFT on Pickett Road. House is on left after Brecknock Street.
Latitude: 35.975193
Longitude: -78.978096
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 138803
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-08-18
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-14T22:09:40Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-28T06:45:34Z
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Schools
Forest View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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 106° 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $406,000
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