Set on a heavily wooded, expansive private lot in a sought-after Durham location, 3725 Hope Valley Road offers rare privacy, historic character, and exceptional everyday convenience. This meticulously maintained brick Cape Cod features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, thoughtful updates, abundant storage, and more than 3,000 total square feet of living space, all outside a traditional subdivision. Inside, beautiful hardwood floors carry through a thoughtful multi-level layout with 2,526 square feet of above-grade living space. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances and flows naturally into the main living and dining areas, creating a warm, connected heart of the home. A cozy flex space with rich wood-grain walls adds versatility as a home office, reading nook, or library retreat. The primary suite feels like a true retreat with generous closet space and a spa-like marble-tiled bath. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, family, or work-from-home needs. The finished basement adds 553 square feet of bonus living space, bringing the home to more than 3,100 total square feet. Anchored by a fireplace and offering direct access to the backyard, this level is ideal for a rec room, media space, or comfortable gathering area. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a screened porch overlooking mature wooded grounds that feel genuinely tucked away. Storage is abundant, including a walk-in attic, a large attic above the 2-car garage, and additional attic space throughout the home. Seven parking spaces and a whole-house gas generator add comfort, practicality, and peace of mind. Adding to its character, the home was built circa 1951 and is known as the J. Howell and Nellie Miller House, a recognized contributing structure within the Hope Valley National Register Historic District. It offers a meaningful connection to mid-century Durham history while still delivering the comfort, updates, and functionality buyers want today. Perfectly positioned near 15-501, NC-751, I-40, and the Durham Freeway, this home offers easy access to Duke, Downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, RTP, RDU, and everyday conveniences.
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
3725 Hope Valley Rd · $997,000
$983K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $983K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
83 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bathtub/shower combination
Bookcases
Breakfast bar
Built-in features
Crown molding
Double vanity
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
Granite counters
Separate shower
Soaking tub
Walk-in shower
French doors
Two fireplaces (living room and basement)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in gas range
Built-in refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stainless steel appliances
Vented exhaust fan
Granite counters
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast bar
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside on main level
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Luxury vinyl
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered, enclosed and screened porch areas
Front porch
Patio
Private yard
Garden
Built-in barbecue
Barbecue
Storage
Rain gutters
Home design
House
Three or more levels
No common walls
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
Driveway
Asphalt parking pad
Direct garage access
Garage door opener
Garage faces rear
Construction
Brick, Masonite and shake siding
Shingle roof
Permanent foundation
Built as a single-family house
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Other
Lot approximately 0.85 acre
Zoned R-10
Finished basement
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained 1950's Hope Valley home. Softly scalloped copper front porch roof, warm hardwoods, extensive built-ins and plaster walls exude classic charm. Stainless appliances, spa tub, energy efficient windows, generator, underground utilities, irrigation system, solar water heater and refreshed basement lend modern convenience.
Public Records
Jul 11, 2013
Sold
$750,000
$244/sq ft
TMLS #1855423
Jul 11, 2013
Sold
$500,000
$162/sq ft
May 7, 2013
Pending
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Apr 18, 2013
Contingent
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Sep 17, 2012
Listed
$469,000
$152/sq ft
+20
24 HOUR NOTICE REQUESTED. Hope Valley "classic" with a myriad of fine features. Superb const. & impeccably maintained. Hardwood floors, plaster walls, "state of the art" kitchen, upgraded baths, whole house generator, energy efficient windows, built-in bookcases, electric surge protection, undergrd utils. ,hot water heat, gutter guards, irrig. system, and much more.
TMLS #1839854
Aug 30, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2012
Listed
$489,000
$159/sq ft
TMLS #1822784
Jun 1, 2012
Listing Removed
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Feb 24, 2012
Listed
$489,000
$159/sq ft
TMLS #1782587
Oct 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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May 4, 2011
Listed
$489,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,182 (+22.0%)
$231,250 + $594,095
$825,345
2024
$6,704 (+6.5%)
$231,250 + $594,095
$825,345
2023
$6,295 (+2.3%)
$184,500 + $296,093
$480,593
2022
$6,151 (+0.5%)
$184,500 + $296,093
$480,593
2021
$6,122 (+2.4%)
$184,500 + $296,093
$480,593
2020
$5,978
$184,500 + $296,093
$480,593
2019
$5,978 (+6.8%)
$184,500 + $296,093
$480,593
2018
$5,599 (+0.7%)
$115,312 + $297,428
$412,740
2017
$5,558 (+3.5%)
$115,312 + $297,428
$412,740
2016
$5,370 (−8.0%)
$115,312 + $297,428
$412,740
2014
$5,839 (+3.2%)
$133,180 + $288,644
$421,824
2013
$5,660 (−20.6%)
$133,180 + $288,644
$421,824
2012
$7,126 (+0.7%)
$254,526 + $288,644
$543,170
2011
$7,080
$254,526 + $288,644
$543,170
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
720
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
135139
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-10
-H
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
Historic Districts Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Mar 14, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new heat pump and air handler with a new heating and air conditioning duct system.
Heat pump
HVAC
Apr 9, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
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.
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, 15 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
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Durham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3725 Hope Valley Rd
$960,703
$36K under list price of $997K
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