Classic all-brick 3-bedroom home on . 42 acres just off of Hope Valley Road * Beautiful 3/4 inch oak hardwood floors in most rooms * No carpet anywhere in the house * Smooth ceilings * Arched doorways * Large kitchen * Updated bathrooms * Huge 30' x 29' garage * Finished basement * 10 minutes drive to Duke University.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by David Jenkins• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Bought with Angela Bordbar• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
They don't build them like they used to. This 1950's ranch has hardwood floors in most rooms, updated bathrooms. New interior paint in '05. Located close to shopping and Duke University this home offers convenience and character. Basement has bonus room that could be beginnings of an in-law suite. Lots of space in this great home.
TMLS #863358
Jul 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2006
Listed
$205,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 2006
Sold
$126,500
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 2005
Sold
$171,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,301 (+4.4%)
$198,800 + $235,091
$433,891
2024
$4,121 (+6.5%)
$198,800 + $235,091
$433,891
2023
$3,870 (+2.3%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2022
$3,781 (+0.5%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2021
$3,764 (+2.4%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2020
$3,675
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2019
$3,675 (+21.3%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2018
$3,029 (+0.7%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2017
$3,006 (+3.5%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2016
$2,904 (−0.7%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2014
$2,925 (+3.2%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2013
$2,835 (+2.3%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2012
$2,772 (+0.7%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2011
$2,754
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
Tax history for 705 Brighton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,301 (+4.4%)
$198,800 + $235,091
$433,891
2024
$4,121 (+6.5%)
$198,800 + $235,091
$433,891
2023
$3,870 (+2.3%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2022
$3,781 (+0.5%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2021
$3,764 (+2.4%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2020
$3,675
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2019
$3,675 (+21.3%)
$70,850 + $224,595
$295,445
2018
$3,029 (+0.7%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2017
$3,006 (+3.5%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2016
$2,904 (−0.7%)
$42,510 + $180,757
$223,267
2014
$2,925 (+3.2%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2013
$2,835 (+2.3%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2012
$2,772 (+0.7%)
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
2011
$2,754
$32,403 + $178,897
$211,300
*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
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,282
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
134903
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
Dec 9, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Replace the central air conditioning unit on a residential building.
Electrical
Dec 9, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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