Updated mid-century brick ranch on 1.3 acres in the Hope Valley area feels tucked away in a serene storybook setting. The privately situated owner's suite overlooks gardens and mature trees. Plentiful windows fill the home with natural light and the large, airy kitchen offers generous quartz counters and a breakfast area that opens to the screened porch. The spacious mud room/laundry room has a second entrance, ample storage, and a utility sink. Maintenance is simplified with a sealed crawl space, newer roof (2022) and furnace (2023) and recent appliances: KitchenAid refrigerator (2024) Café dual-fuel double oven range (2024) Maytag washer and dryer (2023). Exterior features include a one-car garage, EV charger (2025), extra parking on an unpaved parking pad, a fenced yard with stone patio, numerous garden beds, and a storage shed. Enjoy a prime SoDu location near Guglhupf, Eastcut, Nanas and U Hill, Hope Valley and Woodcroft shopping and dining! Nature lovers will appreciate nearby trails and parks including Al Buehler, Sandy Creek and Third Fork Creek Greenway/Southern Boundaries Park. Just minutes to Downtown Durham and NO HOA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.32 acresLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Barry• Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with Cynthia Frierson• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Welcome to 3535 Hope Valley Road, a charming single-story ranch located on over 1.3 acres of level ground in the heart of Durham. In addition to 3 large bedrooms, live large with an eat-in kitchen, featuring quartz countertops and stainless appliances. Plenty of storage with a huge mudroom and garage. Enjoy outdoor living with a screened porch and fenced front and backyards. Garden to your heart's content with the home's 4 barrel rainwater collection system and multiple raised garden beds. Home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded, with new roof (2022), new well pump and furnace (2023) sealed crawl space, water softener & gutters (2017). And what a fantastic location! Walk the extensive nearby trails of historic Hope Valley, or take a quick drive into South or downtown Durham, Duke, or pop over the Chapel Hill. Within minutes or shops, restaurants, and groceries. Don't miss this beautiful home!
Public Records
Feb 22, 2013
Sold
$236,500
$126/sq ft
TMLS #1863052
Feb 22, 2013
Sold
$236,375
$126/sq ft
Jan 8, 2013
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2012
Listed
$250,000
$133/sq ft
+20
Location! Take your walks in historic Hope Valley or just enjoy your large, fenced, private and secluded back yard. All the charm of earlier days with the modern updates of luxury living in this charming all brick ranch. Hardwoods throughout, awesome gas FP, new kit, screened porch, luxurious master bath & oversized bedrooms, new HVAC & windows, paint, classic built-ins, no carpet!
Public Records
Mar 31, 2008
Sold
$195,000
$104/sq ft
TMLS #873234
Aug 21, 2006
Sold
$195,000
$104/sq ft
Jun 26, 2006
Listed
$195,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,830 (+18.1%)
$275,600 + $312,467
$588,067
2024
$4,935 (+6.5%)
$275,600 + $312,467
$588,067
2023
$4,634 (+2.3%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2022
$4,528 (+0.5%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2021
$4,507 (+2.4%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2020
$4,400
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2019
$4,400 (+20.0%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2018
$3,667 (+0.7%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2017
$3,640 (+3.5%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2016
$3,516 (+36.6%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2014
$2,573 (+3.2%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2013
$2,494 (+2.3%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2012
$2,438 (+0.7%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2011
$2,423
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
Tax history for 3535 Hope Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,830 (+18.1%)
$275,600 + $312,467
$588,067
2024
$4,935 (+6.5%)
$275,600 + $312,467
$588,067
2023
$4,634 (+2.3%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2022
$4,528 (+0.5%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2021
$4,507 (+2.4%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2020
$4,400
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2019
$4,400 (+20.0%)
$125,860 + $227,900
$353,760
2018
$3,667 (+0.7%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2017
$3,640 (+3.5%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2016
$3,516 (+36.6%)
$101,631 + $168,671
$270,302
2014
$2,573 (+3.2%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2013
$2,494 (+2.3%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2012
$2,438 (+0.7%)
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
2011
$2,423
$65,413 + $120,459
$185,872
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,890
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
134952
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
Feb 19, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Install a new water service and connection.
Addition
Plumbing
Mar 28, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Replace the existing fused service panel with a new panel. Install electrical vehicle outlets on the exterior garage wall.
Electrical
Ev charger
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Other Parking: Electric car charging station
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer