Snazzy contemporary Harkrader-built passive solar home on over half acre. Brick floors collect solar gain for warmth in winter & cool in summer. Large windows with beautiful views and natural wood accents. Living room with vaulted ceilings, separate DR opens to deck, convenient kitchen w/ updated appliances. Downstairs bedroom has cork floor & walk-in closet. Second floor with loft/bonus room & two spacious bedrooms with large closets. AC is old and will be replaced before closing with good offer.
Wonderful passive-solar contemporary sits way back on a . 68 acre lot. High ceilings, good flow. Lots of glass, but last year elect+gas bills averaged $104/month! Brick floors, wood cathedral ceilings, well maintained & freshly painted--just move in! Easy ride to RTP, I40, Duke & CH. Builder was Richard Harkrader. Shared driveway agreement.
Public Records
Dec 8, 1999
Sold
$175,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1993
Sold
$155,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,068 (+103.4%)
$232,400 + $280,588
$512,988
2024
$2,000 (−45.7%)
$232,400 + $280,588
$512,988
2023
$3,683 (+2.3%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2022
$3,599 (+0.5%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2021
$3,582 (+2.4%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2020
$3,497
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2019
$3,497 (+8.8%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2018
$3,213 (+0.7%)
$49,650 + $187,231
$236,881
2017
$3,190 (+10.6%)
$49,650 + $187,231
$236,881
2016
$2,883 (−12.8%)
$49,650 + $171,969
$221,619
2014
$3,305 (+3.1%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2013
$3,204 (+2.3%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2012
$3,133 (+0.7%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2011
$3,112
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
Tax history for 709 Brighton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,068 (+103.4%)
$232,400 + $280,588
$512,988
2024
$2,000 (−45.7%)
$232,400 + $280,588
$512,988
2023
$3,683 (+2.3%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2022
$3,599 (+0.5%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2021
$3,582 (+2.4%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2020
$3,497
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2019
$3,497 (+8.8%)
$82,750 + $198,406
$281,156
2018
$3,213 (+0.7%)
$49,650 + $187,231
$236,881
2017
$3,190 (+10.6%)
$49,650 + $187,231
$236,881
2016
$2,883 (−12.8%)
$49,650 + $171,969
$221,619
2014
$3,305 (+3.1%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2013
$3,204 (+2.3%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2012
$3,133 (+0.7%)
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
2011
$3,112
$46,135 + $192,650
$238,785
*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
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,736
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
135092
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
PDR
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Mar 9, 2017 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Jan 23, 2017 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator