Retreat from the bustle of the city in this rare log ranch home. A nature lovers' paradise tucked among mature trees and bountiful foliage. Updated and designed for entertaining this home is ready for you to become the holiday host. The house chef will enjoy updated appliances, countertops, kitchen island and farmhouse sink. A combination of log interior walls and drywall make for a more modern experience inside. Answer the call of nature by enjoying all the camping, trails and activities next door at Eno State Park. Access to US 15-501, NC 147, Duke, and Downtown Durham are moments away. This is home, schedule your tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Precious Allen• Engel & Volkers Raleigh
Bought with Jay Zenner• Distinctive Homes of the Triangle
Retreat from the bustle of the city in this rare log ranch home. A nature lovers' paradise tucked among mature trees and bountiful foliage. Updated and designed for entertaining this home is ready for you to become the holiday host. The house chef will enjoy updated appliances, countertops, kitchen island and farmhouse sink. A combination of log interior walls and drywall make for a more modern experience inside. Answer the call of nature by enjoying all the camping, trails and activities next door at Eno State Park. Access to US 15-501, NC 147, Duke, and Downtown Durham are moments away. This is home, scheduleyour tour today.
TMLS #2361872
Feb 24, 2021
Sold
$230,000
$152/sq ft
Feb 24, 2021
Sold
$230,000
$152/sq ft
Feb 17, 2021
Pending
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Feb 5, 2021
Listed
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Jan 15, 2021
Listed
$230,000
$152/sq ft
A lovely one story log home that has been professionally wrapped in vinyl siding on the exterior. The interior has beautiful log walls. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a great location. This home sits on a wooded acre and it borders the Eno River State Park. Just minutes to Duke University, I-85, and the Durham Freeway.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,414 (+14.6%)
$100,100 + $213,700
$313,800
2024
$2,107 (+4.5%)
$31,000 + $169,400
$200,400
2023
$2,016 (+6.7%)
$31,000 + $169,400
$200,400
2022
$1,889 (+2.3%)
$31,000 + $156,700
$187,700
2021
$1,847 (−0.5%)
$31,000 + $156,700
$187,700
2020
$1,857
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2019
$1,857 (+2.3%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2018
$1,816 (+2.5%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2017
$1,772 (+22.6%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2016
$1,445
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2015
$1,445 (+1.4%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2014
$1,425 (+1.9%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2013
$1,398 (+5.1%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2011
$1,330 (+0.8%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2010
$1,320
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
Tax history for 4920 Howe St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,414 (+14.6%)
$100,100 + $213,700
$313,800
2024
$2,107 (+4.5%)
$31,000 + $169,400
$200,400
2023
$2,016 (+6.7%)
$31,000 + $169,400
$200,400
2022
$1,889 (+2.3%)
$31,000 + $156,700
$187,700
2021
$1,847 (−0.5%)
$31,000 + $156,700
$187,700
2020
$1,857
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2019
$1,857 (+2.3%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2018
$1,816 (+2.5%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2017
$1,772 (+22.6%)
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2016
$1,445
$31,000 + $146,800
$177,800
2015
$1,445 (+1.4%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2014
$1,425 (+1.9%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2013
$1,398 (+5.1%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2011
$1,330 (+0.8%)
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
2010
$1,320
$26,574 + $113,184
$139,758
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,537
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
0803334522
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R1
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential (R-1) District is to provide locations for rural non-farm residential development, at very low intensities, in areas where the short and long-term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Park & open space
Apr 3, 2030 • Active
Septic system repair permit (repair construction authorization for malfunctioning septic system)
Repair and inspect a septic system that is overflowing and clogged. Perform a video analysis of the drain field lines to identify and resolve the blockage.
Plumbing
Dec 31, 2011 • Final
Residential simple trade
Remove and replace a dual fuel heating and cooling system.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1510.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Living Area: 1,510
Above Grade Finished Area: 1510.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.07
Lot Size Area: 1.07
Lot Size Dimensions: 146x172x140x100x267
Lot Size Square Feet: 46609.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1889.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Orange - New Hope
Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback
High School: Orange - Orange
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: NC 147 toward North Durham. Take exit 7A t, US-15 North, SU-501 North toward I-85. Keep right onto Hillsborough Rd, turn left on Hillsborough Rd, After about 2 miles turn right on to Sparger Rd, Turn left onto Howe St, The home will be on the right.
Latitude: 36.039946
Longitude: -78.988019
Postal Code: 27705
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,537
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Orange County
APN: 0803334522
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-12-08
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T11:26:25Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2022-12-08T22:02:05Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 350000.0
Around this home
Schools
New Hope Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
A L Stanback Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 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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Durham, NC • 27705
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$381,000 – $462,000
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