What a wonderful opportunity to live in one of Durham’s most popular communities. Enjoy evenings by the fire in the cozy family room that connects to the beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and large island with bar seating. An adjacent private office is perfect for working from home. The main floor master suite with an updated spa bath is a relaxing retreat. This charming cape cod is situated on a quiet, tree lined street convenient to all there is to love about Durham. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jenny Barber• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Bought with Sara Kronenfeld• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Charming Cape Cod in great WOODCROFT location. This 3BR, 2BA home, filled w/ natural light, has an expansive feel as public rooms open to each other, a feeling enhanced by delightful sunroom, complete w/ bookcases and window seat, opening fr dining area. A convenient 1st flr. master BR & Bath, w/ 2 addtional BRs & bath upstairs. Upgrades incl. hardwoods in public areas, granite counters in kitchen & MBath, SS appliances. Private backyard w/ storage shed. Walk trails in Woodcroft & American Tobacco Trail.
TMLS #2018412
Aug 14, 2015
Sold
$206,000
$136/sq ft
Jul 14, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2015
Listed
$215,000
$142/sq ft
+20
Updated Cape Cod in Woodcroft. 3BR, 2BA. Updated features Include: Hardwood flooring, granite counter tops in kitchen and master bath, tile shower in master bath, tile flooring in baths, stainless appliances in kitchen, private backyard, exterior just painted, and a brand new heat pump. Downstairs room off kitchen could be a nursery or office. MOVE IN READY HOME!! Convenient to I-40, SouthPoint Mall, UNC, Duke and NCCU. Schedule a time to see this property soon.
TMLS #865198
Jul 14, 2006
Sold
$183,000
$120/sq ft
May 18, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2006
Listed
$179,900
$118/sq ft
TMLS #700824
Feb 23, 2004
Sold
$162,000
$107/sq ft
Jul 23, 2003
Listed
$166,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 30, 1997
Sold
$132,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1993
Sold
$98,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,576 (+25.6%)
$132,000 + $228,715
$360,715
2024
$2,847 (+6.5%)
$132,000 + $228,715
$360,715
2023
$2,674 (+2.3%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2022
$2,612 (+0.5%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2021
$2,600 (+2.4%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2020
$2,539
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2019
$2,539 (−1.8%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2018
$2,585 (+0.7%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2017
$2,566 (+3.5%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2016
$2,479 (+2.8%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2014
$2,412 (+3.1%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2013
$2,339 (+2.3%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2012
$2,286 (+0.7%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2011
$2,272
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
Tax history for 5422 Fortunes Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,576 (+25.6%)
$132,000 + $228,715
$360,715
2024
$2,847 (+6.5%)
$132,000 + $228,715
$360,715
2023
$2,674 (+2.3%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2022
$2,612 (+0.5%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2021
$2,600 (+2.4%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2020
$2,539
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2019
$2,539 (−1.8%)
$53,955 + $150,150
$204,105
2018
$2,585 (+0.7%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2017
$2,566 (+3.5%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2016
$2,479 (+2.8%)
$35,970 + $154,589
$190,559
2014
$2,412 (+3.1%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2013
$2,339 (+2.3%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2012
$2,286 (+0.7%)
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
2011
$2,272
$34,158 + $140,129
$174,287
*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
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
148501
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
PDR
F/J-B
Planned Development Residential District
The PDR District is established to allow for design flexibility in residential development. The district is intended to encourage efficient use of the land and public services and to promote high quality design that will provide a variety of dwelling types as well as adequate support services and open space for the residents of the development. The district regulations are intended to allow innovative development that is integrated with proposed adjacent uses and compatible with existing patterns of development.; Planned districts shall be established to allow for design flexibility and to encourage efficient use of land and public services and high quality design. These regulations are intended to allow innovative development that is integrated with proposed adjacent uses and compatible with existing patterns of nearby development.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Nov 6, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Provide electrical power to a backyard shed and install an additional outdoor electrical receptacle.
Electrical
Dec 2, 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
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood
Directions: Merge onto US-15 S, South toward Chapel Hill, Duke Univ West Campus, Continue onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Turn right onto Fayetteville Rd, Turn right onto W Woodcroft Pkwy, Turn right onto Fortunes Ridge Dr
Latitude: 35.925585
Longitude: -78.926902
Postal Code: 27713
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 148501
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-12-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T07:31:25Z
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Schools
Southwest Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
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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
$395,000 – $478,000
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