LOCATED JUST 10 MINUTES FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY & DUKE HOSPITAL! This well-appointed home on a 1.99 acre wooded lot boasts ample curb-appeal and offers a private country feel, yet there's convenient access to both Durham & Chapel Hill. With fresh paint throughout, all you have to do is move in to start enjoying all of the unique & carefully planned features of this one of a kind home! Upon entry you'll immediately notice the drop zone to keep shoes, coats, bags, etc. .. tucked neatly away. From there you'll find the kitchen which has a large pantry with built-in shelving, a center island perfect for using as a prep space for meals or added counter space when entertaining guests, and tons of cabinet space and nooks for organizing cookbooks and all of your favorite kitchen gadgets. The open living & dining areas offer a welcoming feel with large picture windows adorned with custom remote controlled shades that allow natural light to filter in adding a pleasant ambiance to the space. Speaking of ambiance, it will be hard to resist cozying up to the wood burning fireplace with a blanket and hot beverage of your choice during those cold winter months! Making your way through downstairs, you'll note that the hardwood floors continue into the spacious primary suite tucked in the back of the home with a walk-in closet featuring custom built in drawers and shelves and a large functional bath with a tile walk-in shower, separate tub and double vanities. If you're in need of a study or library, then look no further - located just off the primary, this room offers the perfect place to house all of your treasures from books to photos, collectibles and keepsakes, you're sure to find a spot for everything! In addition to the library there's a separate dedicated office on the first floor with built-in cabinets for easy storage. Next is a large laundry room with a sink and counter space, but there's no need to worry about hauling laundry back & forth between floors because this home has a laundry chute, making your day to day laundry chores a breeze to handle! Next up is the conveniently placed half bath, perfect for guest access. Before heading upstairs, there's one last flex room on the first floor that could be used as a den, dining room, play area, game room or even a home gym with pocket doors that allow the option to easily close off or open up this area as needed. It also has a built-in nook with shelves under the stairs that would be perfect for a TV & gaming console or to store books, board games, etc. .. Upstairs you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with a bed situated above a built in cabinet for added storage space. A work/desk alcove in the landing and a full bath with two separate vanities rounds out the upstairs. Now let's talk about the beautifully landscaped exterior! If you prefer to dine outside on a nice spring evening or need a spot to enjoy a cold beverage during the hot summer months, then look no further than the oversized screened porch with a vaulted ceiling! If you're a nature lover, just add a bird feeder and enjoy the views of your feathered friends who are sure to flock to their new favorite feeding station. Just off the screened porch is a deck, which transitions to a flagstone patio, creating the perfect spot for outdoor grilling. A fully fenced yard with an automatic gate at the driveway allows easy access in and out, and the double attached garage offers extra parking and storage space. You're sure to fall in love at first sight with this home! From the custom shaped windows and pocket doors throughout, to the shelter for stacking firewood, attention to form and function are apparent at every turn in this contemporary charmer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.99 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Thomas Hicks Hicks• Keller Williams Points East
Bought with Shante Webster• Real Broker, LLC - Carolina Collective Realty
Gated estate on 2 acres, renovated since its 1950 construction. Features charming gardens, patios, and porches. Offers a ranch-like living experience with potential for deferred maintenance.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
It's a little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll. .. The partially wooded 2 acre lot provides ample opportunity for rural life while it's location provides easy access to all that Durham and Chapel Hill offer. In 2007 a complete renovation transformed this 1950 ranch into a generous, light filled 2 story contemporary full of architectural details and modern finishes. Ample green buffers provide privacy. Large windows and multiple outdoor spaces allow residents to enjoy nature inside and out.
Public Records
Jul 9, 2003
Sold
$229,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1993
Sold
$110,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,224 (+20.1%)
$263,985 + $682,324
$946,309
2024
$5,184 (+5.9%)
$263,985 + $682,324
$946,309
2023
$4,894 (+4.3%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2022
$4,691 (+5.9%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2021
$4,430 (+1.3%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2020
$4,374
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2019
$4,374 (+10.0%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2018
$3,977 (+1.2%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2017
$3,931 (+3.3%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2016
$3,804 (+64.1%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2014
$2,318 (+2.7%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2013
$2,257 (+4.2%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2012
$2,166 (−0.2%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2011
$2,170
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
Tax history for 4917 Erwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,224 (+20.1%)
$263,985 + $682,324
$946,309
2024
$5,184 (+5.9%)
$263,985 + $682,324
$946,309
2023
$4,894 (+4.3%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2022
$4,691 (+5.9%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2021
$4,430 (+1.3%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2020
$4,374
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2019
$4,374 (+10.0%)
$99,900 + $455,339
$555,239
2018
$3,977 (+1.2%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2017
$3,931 (+3.3%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2016
$3,804 (+64.1%)
$97,720 + $361,856
$459,576
2014
$2,318 (+2.7%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2013
$2,257 (+4.2%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2012
$2,166 (−0.2%)
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
2011
$2,170
$46,163 + $213,539
$259,702
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,294
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
138437
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-20
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. The RS Districts are used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as the Suburban Tier and within Rural Villages (as designated in the Comprehensive Plan) within the Rural Tier.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Nov 4, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a zone system and replace or convert the heating and cooling system.
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Driveway, Electric Gate
Parking Total: 5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Range Hood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup