Freshly painted interior makes this house shine! Large fenced yard & minutes to RTP, Duke or Chapel Hill. 3 nice sized bedrooms. Large playroom/family room off of kitchen. Full rocking chair front porch.
Freshly painted interior makes this house shine! Large fenced yard & minutes to RTP, Duke or Chapel Hill. 3 nice sized bedrooms. Large playroom/family room off of kitchen. Full rocking chair front porch.
TMLS #533128
Dec 30, 1999
Sold
$149,500
$86/sq ft
Dec 18, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 1999
Listed
$149,500
$86/sq ft
DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO CALL THIS ONE HOME! HUGE KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM COMBINE TO MAKE THIS A SUPER FIND. THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE LOVED THE LARGE ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH, LARGE PATIO, AND THE B-BALL COURT IN THE OVER-SI ZED BACK YARD. .. AND YOU WILL TOO! POPULAR PENRITH IS AN EASY COMMUTE TO ALL MAJOR EMPLOYEMENT HUBS, SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING. HOME WARR * 24 HR NTC *
Public Records
Jun 27, 1996
Sold
$137,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,659 (+66.5%)
$109,185 + $461,631
$570,816
2024
$3,399 (+6.5%)
$109,185 + $461,631
$570,816
2023
$3,192 (+2.3%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2022
$3,119 (+8.6%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2021
$2,871 (+2.4%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2020
$2,804
$54,525 + $170,860
$225,385
2019
$2,804 (+23.5%)
$54,525 + $170,860
$225,385
2018
$2,270 (+0.7%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2017
$2,253 (+3.5%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2016
$2,176 (−5.6%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2014
$2,305 (+3.2%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2013
$2,234 (+2.3%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2012
$2,184 (+0.7%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2011
$2,170
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
Tax history for 5518 Lake Elton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,659 (+66.5%)
$109,185 + $461,631
$570,816
2024
$3,399 (+6.5%)
$109,185 + $461,631
$570,816
2023
$3,192 (+2.3%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2022
$3,119 (+8.6%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2021
$2,871 (+2.4%)
$54,525 + $189,178
$243,703
2020
$2,804
$54,525 + $170,860
$225,385
2019
$2,804 (+23.5%)
$54,525 + $170,860
$225,385
2018
$2,270 (+0.7%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2017
$2,253 (+3.5%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2016
$2,176 (−5.6%)
$36,350 + $130,965
$167,315
2014
$2,305 (+3.2%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2013
$2,234 (+2.3%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2012
$2,184 (+0.7%)
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
2011
$2,170
$30,878 + $135,633
$166,511
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,234
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
155315
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Building
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Nov 26, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 1732.0
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property information
Living Area: 1,732
Above Grade Finished Area: 1732.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Lot Size Area: 0.48
Lot Size Dimensions: 92x206x100x198
Lot Size Square Feet: 20908.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: res
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
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 Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Pearsontown
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lowes Grove
High School: Durham - Hillside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Hwy 55 to Carpenter Fletcher Road, Right on Loyal, Right on Lake Elton
Latitude: 35.923027
Longitude: -78.899673
Postal Code: 27713
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,234
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 155315
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T20:53:12Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 169913.0
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pearsontown Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Lowe's Grove Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Hillside High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
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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 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$462,000 – $559,000
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