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TMLS #2074090
Jun 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 2016
Price Changed
$250,000
$141/sq ft
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$225,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 1999
Sold
$145,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,482 (+11.9%)
$232,750 + $219,419
$452,169
2024
$4,004 (+6.5%)
$232,750 + $219,419
$452,169
2023
$3,760 (+2.3%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2022
$3,674 (+0.5%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2021
$3,657 (+2.4%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2020
$3,571
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2019
$3,571 (+19.2%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2018
$2,996 (+0.7%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2017
$2,974 (+3.5%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2016
$2,873 (+4.1%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2014
$2,761 (+3.1%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2013
$2,677 (+2.3%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2012
$2,617 (+0.7%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2011
$2,601
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
Tax history for 505 W Cornwallis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,482 (+11.9%)
$232,750 + $219,419
$452,169
2024
$4,004 (+6.5%)
$232,750 + $219,419
$452,169
2023
$3,760 (+2.3%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2022
$3,674 (+0.5%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2021
$3,657 (+2.4%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2020
$3,571
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2019
$3,571 (+19.2%)
$76,705 + $210,347
$287,052
2018
$2,996 (+0.7%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2017
$2,974 (+3.5%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2016
$2,873 (+4.1%)
$46,690 + $174,176
$220,866
2014
$2,761 (+3.1%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2013
$2,677 (+2.3%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2012
$2,617 (+0.7%)
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
2011
$2,601
$38,674 + $160,844
$199,518
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,861
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
121289
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 1779.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1779.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 113x191x196x8x19x18
Lot Size Square Feet: 13068.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3571.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From i-40, take NC751 N. Right on University, Right on W Cornwallis
Latitude: 35.970183
Longitude: -78.927971
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,861
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 121289
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-07-01
Around this home
Schools
Hope Valley Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27707
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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.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$505,000 – $611,000
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