Nicely updated 3BR, 2BA one level home in desirable, pedestrian friendly Penrith neighborhood in So. Durham. No HOA! Large, relatively flat, wooded . 42 acre lot. Convenient location with easy access to I-40, RDU airport, Southpoint Mall, and other restaurants and shopping. EXTERIOR and INTERIOR painted in 2024. Popcorn ceilings removed. New quartz counters in kitchen. Vanities & hall tub/shower re-glazed. Hardwood laminate flooring in foyer, living room, hall, & two bedrooms. Pre-listing home inspection performed with most noted items repaired. Drainage around home improved with new 6'' non-perforated drain pipes extending away from foundation. Additional flooring support added per engineer recommendations (see report). Front porch extended but not permitted. Water heater installed in 2015, also not permitted. Gas Pack installed 2018 was permitted. Rear deck and small fenced area for pets. Google Fiber, AT & T, Spectrum all choices for internet/streaming.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Larry Pulley• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
PENRITH RANCH IN GREAT CONDITION! LOTS OF UPDATES PLUS FRESH PAINT INSIDE & OUT. ROOF 1.5 YRS OLD. GAS PACK 3 YRS OLD. LARGE WOODED LOT W/ INVISIBLE FENCING & REG. FENCING. RAISED GARDEN BEDS. LARGE OPEN LIVING/DINING ROOM WITH FP, CEILING FAN. WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO RTP, I-40, DUKE, UNC AND ALL POINTS OF THE TRIANGLE. REFRIGERATOR, GAS DRYER CONVEY 'AS IS'.
Public Records
Aug 5, 1996
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,884 (+48.3%)
$106,926 + $284,860
$391,786
2024
$2,619 (+6.5%)
$106,926 + $284,860
$391,786
2023
$2,459 (+2.3%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2022
$2,403 (+0.5%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2021
$2,392 (+2.4%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2020
$2,335
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2019
$2,335 (+2.4%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2018
$2,280 (+0.7%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2017
$2,263 (+3.5%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2016
$2,186 (−2.8%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2014
$2,249 (+3.1%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2013
$2,181 (+2.3%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2012
$2,132 (+0.7%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2011
$2,118
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
Tax history for 5525 Middleton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,884 (+48.3%)
$106,926 + $284,860
$391,786
2024
$2,619 (+6.5%)
$106,926 + $284,860
$391,786
2023
$2,459 (+2.3%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2022
$2,403 (+0.5%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2021
$2,392 (+2.4%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2020
$2,335
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2019
$2,335 (+2.4%)
$53,250 + $134,495
$187,745
2018
$2,280 (+0.7%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2017
$2,263 (+3.5%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2016
$2,186 (−2.8%)
$42,600 + $125,463
$168,063
2014
$2,249 (+3.1%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2013
$2,181 (+2.3%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2012
$2,132 (+0.7%)
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
2011
$2,118
$35,500 + $127,029
$162,529
*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
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,446
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
155260
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
Jun 20, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Reconnect a gas packaged unit.
Electrical
May 18, 2018 • Active
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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier, See Remarks
Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
Roof: Shingle, See Remarks
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1467.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Dimensions: 106x197x88x182
Lot Size Square Feet: 18295.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: RS-10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2616.86
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Parkwood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lowes Grove
High School: Durham - Hillside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I-40 Exit 278 take Hwy 55 towards Durham. Left on Carpenter-Fletcher Rd. Fork right at Woodcroft Pkwy to stay on Carpenter-Fletcher Rd. Right on Kemmont. Right on Penrith Dr. Left on Middleton Rd. Second home on the right.
Latitude: 35.922405
Longitude: -78.901924
Postal Code: 27713
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,446
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 155260
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-10-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-08-23T19:18:03Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-08-23T21:44:00Z
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Places
Transit
Pearsontown Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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
$374,000 – $453,000
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