Welcome to this thoughtfully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,599 square feet of move-in ready living space in a convenient Durham location. Features include refinished hardwood floors, new LVP flooring, remodeled bathrooms, granite countertops, new stove, and new gas water heater. Two spacious living areas provide flexible living options. Enjoy a large fenced backyard (. 23 acres) with a new 6-ft privacy fence and a quiet setting at the end of the street with only one neighboring property. Conveniently located near US-501, I-85, and just 10 minutes from Downtown Durham.
Est. $1,909 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 717 Crosby Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10175882
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$315,000
$197/sq ft
Jul 21, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2026
Price Changed
$325,000
$203/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
$350,000
$219/sq ft
TMLS #10132365
Nov 21, 2025
Sold
$240,000
$150/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 10, 2025
Listed
$250,000
$156/sq ft
+10
Everyone's talking about interest rates. Meanwhile. .. this brick ranch in Duke Homestead is sitting here quietly like, ''Hi there! I'm underpriced. You can still build equity here. '' Built in 1959. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Fireplace. Almost a half-acre lot (. 46!). Covered aluminum carport. Excellent bones. Great neighborhood. Most importantly this little home is not cloaked in trendy 2023 tile or gray LVP, that will be ''cringe'' in 2026! Instead you'll find real hardwoods here! Homes of similar size in the neighborhood that were updated have sold into the $400,000's. So, if you're an investor? This is that classic ''light value-add'' buy where you clean it up, throw on some modern finishes, and watch the pro forma start to smile. If you're a would-be buyer just trying to survive this economy? You can buy this now, do strategic upgrades over time, and slowly convert it into your dream home. No mark up to pay here! AND this property is zoned RS-10, which opens up additional development potential for anyone thinking about density, ADUs, and future Durham land value plays. Either way, this one ticks. Duke Homestead area: Central, convenient, near everything, with real upside still left. In a world of overpriced, pre-packaged renos. this place is refreshingly honest: It is what it is. .. and what it could be is fantastic.
TMLS #1671649
Nov 30, 2009
Sold
$85,000
$53/sq ft
Oct 8, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2009
Listed
$90,000
$56/sq ft
+7
This home needs some TLC but has very good bones. Huge family room with fireplace. Hardwoods in many rooms and alot of land for the price. Don't overlook this one.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,141 (+41.7%)
$164,250 + $152,576
$316,826
2024
$2,217 (+6.5%)
$164,250 + $152,576
$316,826
2023
$2,081 (+2.3%)
$40,177 + $118,728
$158,905
2022
$2,034 (+0.5%)
$40,177 + $118,728
$158,905
2021
$2,024 (+2.4%)
$40,177 + $118,728
$158,905
2020
$1,977
$40,177 + $118,728
$158,905
2019
$1,977 (+14.6%)
$40,177 + $118,728
$158,905
2018
$1,726 (+0.7%)
$32,872 + $94,332
$127,204
2017
$1,713 (+3.5%)
$32,872 + $94,332
$127,204
2016
$1,655 (−17.8%)
$32,872 + $94,332
$127,204
2014
$2,013 (+3.1%)
$27,943 + $117,540
$145,483
2013
$1,952 (+2.3%)
$27,943 + $117,540
$145,483
2012
$1,909 (+0.7%)
$27,943 + $117,540
$145,483
2011
$1,896
$27,943 + $117,540
$145,483
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,522
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
127882
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
RS-10
E-B
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.
Zone overlays
Eno River District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
May 15, 2009 • Final
Mechanical
Gas
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
Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features: Granite Counters
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1599.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,599
Above Grade Finished Area: 1599.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Vegetation: Cleared
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Square Feet: 10018.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3140.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Duke Homestead Road, turn onto Ferris Rd, R onto Newby Rd., then L onto Crosby Rd. Home is on the L.
Latitude: 36.050027
Longitude: -78.909592
Postal Code: 27704
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,522
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 127882
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-06-24T14:50:04Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-06-23T20:32:53Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-07-17T10:48:04Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 350000.0
Around this home
Schools
Holt Elementary Language Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
George L Carrington Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Northern High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27704
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$329,000 – $398,000
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