Charming Cape Cod on lovely wooded lot. Light and bright interior and freshly painted exterior. Fenced yard with sparkling in-ground pool. Patio, play area, and deck. Downstairs BR/den is used as dining room by current owners. Updated appliances, hardwoods, close to Southpoint Mall, RTP, and Chapel Hill. Nice perennial gardens and mature trees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Fred Stevens• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Pamela Zeman• Dunlap Lilley Properties
Meticulously maintained Cape Cod boasts harwood and tile floors, upgraded appliances, walk-in closets, fenced back yard with large deck overlooking pool, baskeball court, and mature trees. .47 acre lot close to RTP with easy access to Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Wonderful flower gardens. Some small plants and shrub do not convey. They are marked with green 'flagging tape. '
TMLS #811874
Aug 18, 2005
Sold
$162,000
$119/sq ft
Jul 8, 2005
Listed
$162,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 2002
Sold
$138,500
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1995
Sold
$100,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,555 (+2.3%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2022
$2,497 (+0.5%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2021
$2,485 (+2.4%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2020
$2,427
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2019
$2,427 (+1.2%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2018
$2,399 (+0.7%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2017
$2,381 (+3.5%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2016
$2,300 (+20.1%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2014
$1,915 (+3.2%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2013
$1,856 (+2.3%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2012
$1,815 (+0.7%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2011
$1,803
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
Tax history for 5602 Lake Elton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,555 (+2.3%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2022
$2,497 (+0.5%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2021
$2,485 (+2.4%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2020
$2,427
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2019
$2,427 (+1.2%)
$55,012 + $140,066
$195,078
2018
$2,399 (+0.7%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2017
$2,381 (+3.5%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2016
$2,300 (+20.1%)
$36,675 + $140,169
$176,844
2014
$1,915 (+3.2%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2013
$1,856 (+2.3%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2012
$1,815 (+0.7%)
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
2011
$1,803
$31,541 + $106,799
$138,340
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,262
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
155207
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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
Jul 1, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Remodel
Jul 1, 2026 • Final
Building
Addition
Bathroom
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: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer, Water Purifier
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 1357.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Playground
Pool Information
Pool Features: Private
Property information
Living Area: 1,357
Above Grade Finished Area: 1357.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Dimensions: 177x133x143x26x91
Lot Size Square Feet: 20037.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I40 take 55 North, L on Carpenter Fletcher, R on Loyal, R on Lake Elton. From Barbee Road or Woodcroft Parkway, take Carpenter Fletcher to L on Wedgewood, L on Lake Elton
Latitude: 35.921486
Longitude: -78.898872
Postal Code: 27713
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,262
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 155207
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
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Pearsontown Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Lowe's Grove Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
Hillside High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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