505 Cook Rd is a 1,170 square foot house on a 1.39 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 15, 2000 for $33,000. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $333,516.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.39 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$333,516
$301K since sold in September 2000$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 65.4% higher than the average sale price ($202K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Mar 7, 2012 • Final
Building
Remodel
Sep 30, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,170
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP-JOHNSON O A
Living Sq. Ft: 1,170
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,170
Building Sq. Ft: 2,340
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PROP-JOHNSON O A/LT#23-24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,548
Legal Lot Number: 23
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 1.39
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 73
Zoning Code: RS-20
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 134344
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Southwest Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 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
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $384,000
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