Classic Cape Cod in the heart of Hope Valley! This charming cottage will welcome you right away with it's inviting circular drive and tiered brick walk. Whether entertaining for a crowd or looking to relax with family, this home offers space for both. En suite bedrooms on 1st and 2nd floor offer flexibility for owners or guests. Vaulted family room overlooking flat and spacious yard with brick paver patio. Incredible value for anyone looking to be in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Durham.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peggy Harris• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Listed by Biff Hardister• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Jarin and Co Frederick• Urban Durham Realty
Each room in recently reno'd home is capacious. Stylishly updated kitchen w/ new SS appliances + double oven. Updated bathrooms. Elegant bay windows. Fireplace in study off eat-in kitchen. Welcoming mud room w/ bench + built-ins opens onto sunroom w/ windows on 3 sides. Master w/ 2 large walk-in closets + unique bath. Pristine, fenced backyard. Landscape plan by New Leaf available.
TMLS #1825902
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$336,000
$108/sq ft
Mar 12, 2012
Listed
$350,000
$112/sq ft
TMLS #1709055
Jul 19, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2010
Listed
$395,000
$127/sq ft
TMLS #1647653
Jun 29, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2009
Listed
$384,900
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 2005
Sold
$390,000
$125/sq ft
TMLS #819100
Jan 16, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2005
Sold
$380,000
$122/sq ft
Aug 16, 2005
Listed
$400,000
$128/sq ft
TMLS #799521
Aug 15, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2005
Listed
$399,900
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,270 (+27.4%)
$365,000 + $469,226
$834,226
2024
$6,491 (+9.9%)
$365,000 + $469,226
$834,226
2023
$5,908 (+2.3%)
$146,000 + $319,361
$465,361
2022
$5,773 (+0.5%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2021
$5,746 (+2.4%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2020
$5,611
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2019
$5,611 (+4.1%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2018
$5,389 (+0.7%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2017
$5,349 (+3.5%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2016
$5,168 (−1.7%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2014
$5,260 (+5.6%)
$61,685 + $318,317
$380,002
2013
$4,982 (+2.3%)
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
2012
$4,871 (+0.7%)
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
2011
$4,839
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
Tax history for 3521 Cambridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,270 (+27.4%)
$365,000 + $469,226
$834,226
2024
$6,491 (+9.9%)
$365,000 + $469,226
$834,226
2023
$5,908 (+2.3%)
$146,000 + $319,361
$465,361
2022
$5,773 (+0.5%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2021
$5,746 (+2.4%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2020
$5,611
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2019
$5,611 (+4.1%)
$145,800 + $305,249
$451,049
2018
$5,389 (+0.7%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2017
$5,349 (+3.5%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2016
$5,168 (−1.7%)
$91,125 + $306,137
$397,262
2014
$5,260 (+5.6%)
$61,685 + $318,317
$380,002
2013
$4,982 (+2.3%)
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
2012
$4,871 (+0.7%)
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
2011
$4,839
$61,685 + $309,595
$371,280
*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
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,916
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
124278
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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
Jun 7, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
New construction
Jun 7, 2023 • Final
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.
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
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 Hope Valley Rd, headed north, turn left onto Devon Road, Right onto Cambridge, House on the right. Alternately from Old Chapel Hill Road turn onto Cambridge and house will be on the left.
Latitude: 35.953213
Longitude: -78.948187
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,916
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 124278
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-10-29
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T08:35:38Z
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$823,000 – $996,000
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