Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you. Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away. Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026). Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$311Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marie Brockenbrough• Inhabit Real Estate
Est. $2,251 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5300 Kerley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10160765
May 29, 2026
Sold
$415,000
$311/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 17, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$319/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 2016
Sold
$215,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,465 (+22.1%)
$145,344 + $208,457
$353,801
2024
$2,019 (+5.8%)
$145,344 + $208,457
$353,801
2023
$1,909 (+4.5%)
$58,040 + $144,302
$202,342
2022
$1,827 (+13.2%)
$58,040 + $144,302
$202,342
2021
$1,614 (+1.3%)
$58,040 + $144,302
$202,342
2020
$1,594
$58,040 + $144,302
$202,342
2019
$1,594 (+22.7%)
$58,040 + $144,302
$202,342
2018
$1,299 (+1.2%)
$50,785 + $99,324
$150,109
2017
$1,284 (+76.4%)
$50,785 + $99,324
$150,109
2016
$728 (−1.6%)
$50,785 + $37,257
$88,042
2014
$740 (+2.6%)
$25,243 + $57,750
$82,993
2013
$721 (+4.2%)
$25,243 + $57,750
$82,993
2012
$692 (−0.2%)
$25,243 + $57,750
$82,993
2011
$693
$25,243 + $57,750
$82,993
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
137850
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
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. The RS Districts are used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as the Suburban Tier and within Rural Villages (as designated in the Comprehensive Plan) within the Rural Tier.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Oct 20, 2011 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a gas package unit and reconnect the heating and cooling system.
HVAC
Oct 18, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect a new gas package unit. No central air conditioning work is included.
Electrical
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: None
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
Building Area Total: 1333.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard, Gate, Wood
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,333
Above Grade Finished Area: 1333.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-20
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2368.55
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take 15/501 N to exit 105 (Cornwallis Rd.). Turn left onto W Cornwallis Rd. and make a left onto Erwin Rd. Turn right onto Kerley Rd.
Latitude: 35.987432
Longitude: -78.994129
Postal Code: 27705
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 137850
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
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Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-05-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-04-17T11:25:22Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-04-17T11:39:14Z
Around this home
Schools
Forest View Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $517,000
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