505 Brighton Rd is a 956 square foot house on a 0.71 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $301,078.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$301,078
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($295K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,253 (+53.5%)
$239,400 + $88,755
$328,155
2024
$2,119 (+6.5%)
$239,400 + $88,755
$328,155
2023
$1,989 (+2.3%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2022
$1,944 (+0.5%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2021
$1,935 (+2.4%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2020
$1,889
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2019
$1,889 (+28.7%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2018
$1,468 (+0.7%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2017
$1,457 (+3.6%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2016
$1,407 (+5.7%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2014
$1,331 (+3.1%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2013
$1,290 (+2.3%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2012
$1,262 (+0.7%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2011
$1,253
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
Tax history for 505 Brighton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,253 (+53.5%)
$239,400 + $88,755
$328,155
2024
$2,119 (+6.5%)
$239,400 + $88,755
$328,155
2023
$1,989 (+2.3%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2022
$1,944 (+0.5%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2021
$1,935 (+2.4%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2020
$1,889
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2019
$1,889 (+28.7%)
$85,350 + $66,530
$151,880
2018
$1,468 (+0.7%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2017
$1,457 (+3.6%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2016
$1,407 (+5.7%)
$51,210 + $57,001
$108,211
2014
$1,331 (+3.1%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2013
$1,290 (+2.3%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2012
$1,262 (+0.7%)
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
2011
$1,253
$48,359 + $47,806
$96,165
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS-10
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP-HARRIS LENA E
Living Sq. Ft: 956
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 956
Building Sq. Ft: 956
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-HARRIS LENA E/TR#B
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,928
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.71
Depth Footage: 165
Front Footage: 187
Zoning Code: RS-10
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 956
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 134863
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$287,000 – $347,000
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