Minutes to Duke. 4.3 acres. Mini-farm. Renovated ranch. Fully renovated ADU cabin. Read that again! Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare in the Triangle, situated between downtown Durham and Chapel Hill. At first glance, you'll see a 1960s brick ranch. That's great, but wait. .. .there's oh so much more! This is a property with range, land, income, and flexibility all in one place, the kind buyers search for and rarely find in a single setting in the Triangle. The ADU, a fully renovated log cabin (check out that screened porch!) originally built in 1930 and transformed in 2024 with all new systems, lives as a true second residence and is already generating $2,000 - $2,400/month. Tenant in place until Aug 31, 2026. Guest house, rental, multigenerational, it's not potential, it's already performing. The main home, 3BR/3BA, brings mid-century character with meaningful updates, including a reimagined layout for better flow, roof replacement (2026), all new plumbing (2024), new upstairs flooring (2023), new appliances (2023), fresh paint, sunroom sauna installation (2024), and a walk-out basement with office, rec room, fireplace, and a vintage bar with an undeniable vibe. And then there's the land! 4.3 acres overlooking Duke Forest. Open, usable space ready for gardens, animals, and projects, supported by zoning that allows agricultural use, including chickens and horses for non-commercial use. Original homestead outbuildings, rich with character and scale, anchor the setting and support everything from hobby farming to workshop space to whatever vision comes next. No HOA. No city taxes. All renovations have been permited, inspected, and recorded (Durham Co). And here's the part that makes this even more compelling. There is still room to elevate or redefine. Whether updating interior spaces or reimagining the lower level of the main house, the major systems and solid structure are already in place, leaving you the freedom to take it further without starting from scratch. So no, it's not just a brick ranch. It's a property that lives, earns, and adapts. The kind buyers wait for, but rarely get a chance at. Don't miss yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
4.27 acresLot Size
$246Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Hayden• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Est. $3,679 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4316 Erwin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10153844
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$905,000
$246/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$950,000
$259/sq ft
Apr 24, 2026
Price Changed
$995,000
$271/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$1,100,000
$300/sq ft
TMLS #2495272
Jun 22, 2023
Sold
$650,000
$177/sq ft
Mar 6, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 16, 2023
Listed
$725,000
$197/sq ft
+71
Rare opportunity to realize your mini-farm & homesteading dreams in this 1961 time capsule. 3 BR/3 full BA, brick ranch on 4+ acres overlooking 160+ acres of Duke Forest land. Ideally located on Erwin Rd minutes to downtown Durham, Duke, Chapel Hill. Entertain on the enclosed porch & in the huge walk-out basement w/ full bath, wood burning fireplace, & groovy bar that is original to the home. Property includes several outbuildings & a log cabin ca. 1930 w/ screened porch & clawfoot tub. Cabin requires work but would make a fabulous guest house or use as rental income. No city taxes, no HOA. See list of improvements in MLS docs. Lifetime warranty on: replacement windows, Gutter Helmets, storm doors, sliding doors. Well pump & tank new 2020, septic new 2009, basement waterproofing 2011.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,885 (+15.7%)
$460,440 + $401,770
$862,210
2024
$5,087 (+10.7%)
$460,440 + $401,770
$862,210
2023
$4,595 (+4.3%)
$157,860 + $366,865
$524,725
2022
$4,405 (+10.7%)
$157,860 + $340,829
$498,689
2021
$3,979 (+1.3%)
$157,860 + $340,829
$498,689
2020
$3,929
$157,860 + $340,829
$498,689
2019
$3,929 (+5.6%)
$157,860 + $340,829
$498,689
2018
$3,719 (+1.2%)
$161,560 + $268,287
$429,847
2017
$3,676 (+3.3%)
$161,560 + $268,287
$429,847
2016
$3,558 (+35.2%)
$161,560 + $268,287
$429,847
2014
$2,632 (+2.7%)
$75,865 + $219,099
$294,964
2013
$2,563 (+4.2%)
$75,865 + $219,099
$294,964
2012
$2,460 (−0.2%)
$75,865 + $219,099
$294,964
2011
$2,464
$75,865 + $219,099
$294,964
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,121
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
137780
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
RR
Residential Rural District
The RR District is established to provide for agricultural activities and residential development on lots of one acre or greater and in conservation subdivisions. Commercial and industrial development is generally prohibited. This district is used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as the Rural Tier. Lands within other Tiers that have existing RR zoning are acknowledged; however, such lands may be rezoned to more intensive zoning districts consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The regulations of this district are designed to discourage the development of urban services and to encourage the maintenance of an open and rural character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Apr 14, 2026 • Final
Building
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
Nov 22, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Renovate a cabin including the installation of insulation, water and drain lines, and a well connection. Install a new heating and air conditioning system with ducts and update the electrical system. Maintain emergency egress and rescue openings.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
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.