Strategically positioned to offer a perfect balance of seclusion & accessibility w/ ECH schools. Mins to down town Durham, Chapel Hill, UNC, I-40, walking distance to Duke Forest trailhead. Local architect, Bill Waddell added a modern flare to this 1971 classic Deck House and designed the addition of a stunning family rm showcasing the surrounding 4.7 acres. The open plan includes a main floor master suite, family rms up & down, add'l space well suite for a fitness rm, & 80+ ft of surrounding deck.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
4.7 acresLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Michele Wright• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Kara Pittman• Terra Nova Global Properties
Strategically positioned to offer a perfect balance of seclusion & accessibility w/ ECH schools. Mins to down town Durham, Chapel Hill, UNC, I-40, walking distance to Duke Forest trailhead. Local architect, Bill Waddell added a modern flare to this 1971 classic Deck House and designed the addition of a stunning family rm showcasing the surrounding 4.7 acres. The open plan includes a main floor master suite, family rms up & down, add'l space well suite for a fitness rm, & 80+ ft of surrounding deck.
TMLS #2135975
Jul 24, 2017
Sold
$445,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 24, 2017
Sold
$445,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 22, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 28, 2017
Listed
$465,000
$143/sq ft
Jun 22, 2017
Listed
$465,000
$143/sq ft
+20
MID-CENTURY MODERN deck house w/ rustic charm on 4.7 acres. Expansive windows bring outdoors in. Exposed wood beams, vaulted ceilings, wrap-around deck & patios, water feature. Nestled in trees w/ woodland plants galore. Ideal location btwn Durham & CH=low county taxes + CH SCHOOLS. Walk the creek or hike Duke Forest nearby. 3 BR/ 2 BA, HW floors on Main, 2 fireplaces, daylight basement w/ BR, full bath- separate outdoor entry. Workshop & storage. Just minutes to Duke OR UNC, I-40, priv. schools, shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,389 (−1.8%)
$439,100 + $685,900
$1,125,000
2024
$10,578 (+3.4%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2023
$10,231 (+2.5%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2022
$9,977 (+2.4%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2021
$9,743 (+5.5%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2020
$9,234 (+0.6%)
$296,800 + $476,100
$772,900
2019
$9,178 (+102.7%)
$296,800 + $476,100
$772,900
2018
$4,529 (−21.3%)
$267,500 + $114,300
$381,800
2017
$5,753 (+15.6%)
$296,800 + $197,100
$493,900
2016
$4,976 (−1.4%)
$199,900 + $209,000
$408,900
2015
$5,048 (+0.4%)
$199,900 + $209,000
$408,900
2014
$5,028 (+2.1%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2013
$4,924 (+2.2%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2011
$4,818 (+2.0%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2010
$4,725
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
Tax history for 4901 Whitfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,389 (−1.8%)
$439,100 + $685,900
$1,125,000
2024
$10,578 (+3.4%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2023
$10,231 (+2.5%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2022
$9,977 (+2.4%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2021
$9,743 (+5.5%)
$326,000 + $544,500
$870,500
2020
$9,234 (+0.6%)
$296,800 + $476,100
$772,900
2019
$9,178 (+102.7%)
$296,800 + $476,100
$772,900
2018
$4,529 (−21.3%)
$267,500 + $114,300
$381,800
2017
$5,753 (+15.6%)
$296,800 + $197,100
$493,900
2016
$4,976 (−1.4%)
$199,900 + $209,000
$408,900
2015
$5,048 (+0.4%)
$199,900 + $209,000
$408,900
2014
$5,028 (+2.1%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2013
$4,924 (+2.2%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2011
$4,818 (+2.0%)
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
2010
$4,725
$199,929 + $216,744
$416,673
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.7 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
3,355
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9891603050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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Feb 16, 2026 • Final
Building permit - residential accessory structures
Construct a single car detached garage with electrical service.
ADU
Electrical
Dec 30, 2025 • Final
Existing septic system/well authorization (system not malfunctioning)
Construct a new detached garage and confirm well setbacks.
ADU
Grading
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