Quintessential cottage nestled into a picturesque setting. This amazing and rare one level beauty will capture your heart. Originally built as a wedding present for a young bride, you can feel the warmth and charm throughout. From the classic board and batten exterior to the incredible garden views in back and Hope Valley Golf Course views from the front, this home is as enchanted as its fairy tale beginning. Possibilities are endless on this spacious parcel that comes with the additional parcel behind the property on Surrey Rd. Truly a private sanctuary in the heart of one of Durham's most coveted neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$633Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peggy Harris• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Listed by Scott Mueller• Nest Realty of the Triangle
*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
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,808
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
237111
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
Aug 27, 2025 • Final
Backflow preventer
Install an irrigation backflow preventer.
Plumbing
Aug 19, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Install an irrigation backflow device.
New construction
Plumbing
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: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer