Set back along coveted Rugby Road, 3605 Rugby Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire nearly 1.5 acres of secluded luxury in the heart of Hope Valley Country Club. Combining the effortless layout of main-level living with a versatile lower-level recreation room and expansive storage, this home offers an ideal balance of functional space, timeless style, and low-maintenance natural surroundings. From the moment you step into the foyer, the home invites an effortless flow tailored for hosting both grand gatherings and intimate everyday moments. To the right of the entrance, a generously proportioned living room opens gracefully into a dedicated dining room easily accommodates seating for 8 or more. The heart of the home features an open kitchen and breakfast area flooded with natural light, designed with abundant workspace and thoughtful organizational cabinetry details like built in bread boxes. Directly off the kitchen, choose between a cozy family room or the all-season rooman ideal, climate-controlled retreat for morning coffee free from seasonal pollen or winter chill. Thoughtfully positioned on the left side of the residence, the main-floor bedroom wing ensures quiet separation from the main entertaining areas. The primary suite features an expansive bedroom with ample room for a dedicated king-sized bed and a private reading nook. The bathroom has been beautifully updated with a standalone soaking tub, custom tile walk-in shower, and refined Quartzite countertops. Three secondary bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms serve family and guests with comfort and style. Just minutes from the Hope Valley Clubhouse and about 15 minutes to both Downtown Durham and Duke Hospital this location can't be beat!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$344Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amanda Baker• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Hope Valley, located between University Drive and NC-751 (Hope Valley Road), is a residential and golf-course Durham neighborhood with rolling fairways and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hope Valley Road and Garrett Road corridor, where local errands and a low-key streetscape set the daily rhythm. The Hope Valley Country Club anchors the landscape with classic greens and a long-established clubhouse presence. Curving streets frame mid-century ranches and traditional brick homes, with deep setbacks and shaded sidewalks. Woodcroft’s trail network and the American Tobacco Trail add a nature-forward counterpoint to the manicured blocks. Southpoint’s dining and retail cluster sits nearby for a broader mix of local and regional stops.
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Market insights
3605 Rugby Rd · $1,400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,400,000
Median sale price in this area is $470,000. (66% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two fireplaces (in family room and living room)
Finished basement with storage space
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Lot approximately 1.42 acres with dimensions 289 x 482 x 412
Publicly maintained road access
Landscaped/yard space (implied by lot size)
Home design
Single-story house
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Driveway parking
Construction
Brick and wood siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Other
Property located in Durham County, postal code 27707
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Solid `citizen` of Old Hope Valley w/ good bones & great potential! Sited back frm street w/ presence. Ideal for one-level livers. Vast prvt back yd on 2.9 acs; Elegant details. Waterford chandelier. Ofc/study =BR4;`Valuables`Rm=BR5;2fps; walk-up attic; Sun Rm! Ideal home for entertaining! Great loc. near RTP AND Golf! $5500 credit for new driveway! Garage needs 2 doors. More land avai
TMLS #722533
Sep 17, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 2004
Listed
$499,995
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,480 (+19.9%)
$567,200 + $490,039
$1,057,239
2024
$8,744 (+6.5%)
$567,200 + $490,039
$1,057,239
2023
$8,211 (+2.3%)
$167,704 + $459,158
$626,862
2022
$8,023 (+0.5%)
$167,704 + $459,158
$626,862
2021
$7,986 (+2.4%)
$167,704 + $459,158
$626,862
2020
$7,798
$167,704 + $459,158
$626,862
2019
$7,798 (+1.9%)
$167,704 + $459,158
$626,862
2018
$7,655 (+0.7%)
$150,937 + $413,364
$564,301
2017
$7,598 (+3.5%)
$150,937 + $413,364
$564,301
2016
$7,342 (+19.0%)
$150,937 + $413,364
$564,301
2014
$6,171 (+3.2%)
$149,999 + $295,811
$445,810
2013
$5,982 (+2.3%)
$149,999 + $295,811
$445,810
2012
$5,849 (+0.7%)
$149,999 + $295,811
$445,810
2011
$5,811
$149,999 + $295,811
$445,810
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,571
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,571
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
203341
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RS-10
F/J-B
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.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Mar 13, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Feb 14, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect the air conditioning and furnace for a residential building.
Electrical
HVAC
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.
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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27707
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Durham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3605 Rugby Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $818,150 and $1,875,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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