Classic Elegance. Custom Craftsmanship. A brick circular drive framed by flourishing magnolias is the perfect approach to this beautiful painted brick traditional home on its 1.33 acre with grassy lawn. High ceilings, rich moldings, grand hall entry. Formal living room with masonry fireplace. The perfect dining room for entertaining! Inviting family room with a wealth of book cabinetry and a second masonry fireplace. Sleek all white kitchen with signature Viking appliances for the purest of chefs. Extraordinary terrace sheltered under black and white awning complete with heaters and speakers. Main level spacious owners' suite has excellent closets & pristine new ensuite bath. Upstairs, a second grand owners' suite can easily accommodate a reading area or small study. Prepare to fall in love with its exceptional bath and dressing area. The lovely landing leads to two additional spacious bedrooms sharing a large well planned bath. (10.6x7.1). A delightful surprise awaits on the lower level with a pretty half bath, exercise area, bonus room plus third fireplace. Fine old world quality, well maintained, lovingly enjoyed, delightful decor. Truly a treasure.
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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Offer insights
3712 Darwin Rd · $2,875,000
$2.8M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.8M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
181 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Daylight, finished basement with both interior and exterior entry
Main-level laundry room
Hardwood flooring throughout
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms total
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning with dual systems
Exterior features
Property on approximately 1.33 acres
Public maintained road access
Zoned R-10
Home design
Site-built home
Three or more levels
Architectural shingle roof
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces
Construction
Brick veneer exterior
Foundation details: see remarks
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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Stately executive home of exceptional quality both in construction and design. Totally remodeled kitchen, lots of custom cabinets and built-ins; three fireplaces; big screen TV with five speaker sound system and pool table remain with house; raised brick patio; interior freshly painted. Brick ext. with some siding; Impeccable!Measurements from house plans. Need verification
TMLS #729498
Nov 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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Feb 21, 2004
Listed
$874,500
$165/sq ft
TMLS #466525
May 26, 1998
Sold
$600,000
$113/sq ft
Jan 25, 1998
Listed
$635,000
$119/sq ft
TMLS #450799
Jul 25, 1997
Listed
$635,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,088 (+30.2%)
$552,800 + $1,170,954
$1,723,754
2024
$13,125 (+6.5%)
$552,800 + $1,170,954
$1,723,754
2023
$12,325 (+2.3%)
$174,937 + $765,972
$940,909
2022
$12,043 (+0.5%)
$174,937 + $765,972
$940,909
2021
$11,986 (+2.4%)
$174,937 + $765,972
$940,909
2020
$11,704
$174,937 + $765,972
$940,909
2019
$11,704 (−1.4%)
$174,937 + $765,972
$940,909
2018
$11,870 (+0.7%)
$145,625 + $729,435
$875,060
2017
$11,783 (+3.5%)
$145,625 + $729,435
$875,060
2016
$11,385 (+19.3%)
$145,625 + $729,435
$875,060
2014
$9,540 (+3.2%)
$135,150 + $554,060
$689,210
2013
$9,249 (+2.3%)
$135,150 + $554,060
$689,210
2012
$9,042 (+0.7%)
$135,150 + $554,060
$689,210
2011
$8,983
$135,150 + $554,060
$689,210
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,178
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,178
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136805
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Nov 20, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Renovate a bathroom without changing the layout, walls, or doors. Convert a bathtub into a shower.
Addition
Bathroom
Plumbing
Nov 20, 2025 • Final
Building
Renovate a bathroom without changing the layout, walls, or doors. Convert a bathtub into a shower.
Bathroom
Remodel
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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3712 Darwin Rd
$2,682,337
$193K under list price of $2.88M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $873K to $1.9M.