Bank has verbally accepted contract. Wonderful opportunity to get a lot of house for the money, some cosmetic repairs needed. Basement area has kitchen and bath with it's own outside entrance. Great location almost next door to Duke and VA. Full front porch on cul de sac. FMFL initiative requires only owner occupant buyer contracts considered in first 15 days, expiration 7/3/12.
TOTALLY RENOVATED IN 1985. WALKING DISTANCE TO DUKE & VA. ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH!! SELLERS WILL PAINT INTERIOR AND PROFESSIONALLY CLEAN CARPETS BEFORE VACATING. CEILING FANS STAY. REFRIDG, STOVE AND SATELITE DISH DO NOT CONVEY. BEWARE OF DOGS IN BACK YARD, DO NOT ENTER UNESCORTED!
TMLS #1841941
Jul 11, 2012
Sold
$46,900
$29/sq ft
Jun 28, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2012
Listed
$49,900
$31/sq ft
TMLS #750676
Dec 10, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2004
Listed
$100,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1999
Sold
$81,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,553 (+53.2%)
$167,750 + $149,813
$317,563
2024
$2,319 (+6.5%)
$167,750 + $149,813
$317,563
2023
$2,178 (+2.3%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2022
$2,128 (+0.5%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2021
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2020
$2,068
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2019
$2,068 (+8.7%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2018
$1,903 (+0.7%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2017
$1,889 (+3.5%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2016
$1,825 (+34.9%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2014
$1,353 (+3.1%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2013
$1,312 (+2.3%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2012
$1,283 (+0.7%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2011
$1,274
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
Tax history for 5 Ratcale Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,553 (+53.2%)
$167,750 + $149,813
$317,563
2024
$2,319 (+6.5%)
$167,750 + $149,813
$317,563
2023
$2,178 (+2.3%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2022
$2,128 (+0.5%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2021
$2,118 (+2.4%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2020
$2,068
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2019
$2,068 (+8.7%)
$42,525 + $123,740
$166,265
2018
$1,903 (+0.7%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2017
$1,889 (+3.5%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2016
$1,825 (+34.9%)
$22,781 + $117,497
$140,278
2014
$1,353 (+3.1%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2013
$1,312 (+2.3%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2012
$1,283 (+0.7%)
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
2011
$1,274
$18,780 + $78,995
$97,775
*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
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
104573
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RU-5(2)
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Library
May 22, 2014 • Final
Mechanical
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: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Living/Dining Room Combination
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1630.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Block
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1310.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 320.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Dimensions: 35x168x82x163
Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: No
Heating Information: Natural Gas, None
Cooling: No
Cooling Information: None
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Erwin Road take Fulton to left on Shirley, left on Ratcale
Latitude: 36.010872
Longitude: -78.937607
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 104573
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-07-12
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Forest View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
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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, 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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Estimated sale price
$300,000 – $363,000
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