OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $1.1M

$1,169,322

•

3,060

sq ft

8 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701

About this home

Beautifully renovated 1940 gem with 3,000+ SF of elegant living space on 1/2- acre cul-de-sac seamlessly combines classic charm with contemporary updates. Deluxe kitchen is the heart of the home--a culinary haven featuring large island with soapstone top & antique heart pine sides, equipped with Wolf 6-burner gas range, Miele DW & charming Shaw's original Fireclay farmhouse sink. Adjoining the kitchen is the inviting FR, complete with Heatilator FP with wrap-around mantle & soapstone surround, plus natural white oak floors with 5-inch planks adding warmth & elegance to both rooms. Formal dining room exudes sophistication with crown moldings, plantation shutters & gleaming hardwood floors—ideal for entertaining. Cozy LR with FP creates a warm ambiance for gatherings. Main floor office/library offers a quiet retreat for work or study. Upstairs, 3 spacious BRs & 2 beautifully renovated baths provide comfort & privacy for family & guests. Enjoy fabulous outdoor spaces including a screened porch, spacious deck, fenced yard & courtyard-style patio—perfect for al fresco dining or unwinding after a long day. Located in a coveted neighborhood just blocks from the Duke Main West Campus, this home is ideally situated near local parks, shops & dining options. A truly special home! * Property offered includes 8 Sylvan (PIN 0821-28-2273) + 622 Swift (PIN 0821-28-4203)

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

99 spacesParking

Listed by Judy Weinstock Real Estate Team Weinstock • Keller Williams Central

Bought with Kathy Shaw • Keller Williams Realty United

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•Source:TMLS #10057394

Redfin Estimate

$1,169,322

$5,678 since sold in December 2024$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 44.6% higher than the average sale price ($809K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,757 sq ft
2248 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$535,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,910 sq ft
2421 Perkins Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$1,045,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,112 sq ft
2243 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,867 sq ft
924 Green St, Durham, NC 27701
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$747,120
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,120 sq ft
2402 Green St, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$700,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,299 sq ft
614 Swift Ave, Durham, NC 27701

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Market trends in 27701, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$530K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 8 Sylvan Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10057394

Dec 4, 2024

Sold

$1,175,000

$384/sq ft

Oct 22, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2024

Listed

$1,100,000

$359/sq ft

TMLS #472603

Nov 29, 2023

Price Changed

$93,600

$31/sq ft

Jun 9, 1998

Sold

$290,000

$95/sq ft

Apr 4, 1998

Price Changed

$295,000

$96/sq ft

Mar 16, 1998

Listed

$295,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 10, 1998

Sold

$290,000

$95/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,994 (+46.3%)

$337,500 + $670,621

$1,008,121

2024

$6,830 (+6.5%)

$337,500 + $670,621

$1,008,121

2023

$6,414 (+2.3%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2022

$6,267 (+0.5%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2021

$6,237 (+2.4%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2020

$6,091

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2019

$6,091 (−19.2%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2018

$7,540 (+0.7%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2017

$7,484 (+3.5%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2016

$7,231 (+92.1%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2014

$3,764 (+3.1%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2013

$3,650 (+2.3%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2012

$3,568 (+0.7%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2011

$3,545

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

Tax history for 8 Sylvan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,994 (+46.3%)

$337,500 + $670,621

$1,008,121

2024

$6,830 (+6.5%)

$337,500 + $670,621

$1,008,121

2023

$6,414 (+2.3%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2022

$6,267 (+0.5%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2021

$6,237 (+2.4%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2020

$6,091

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2019

$6,091 (−19.2%)

$84,312 + $405,323

$489,635

2018

$7,540 (+0.7%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2017

$7,484 (+3.5%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2016

$7,231 (+92.1%)

$53,960 + $501,861

$555,821

2014

$3,764 (+3.1%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2013

$3,650 (+2.3%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2012

$3,568 (+0.7%)

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

2011

$3,545

$47,577 + $224,397

$271,974

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,012

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

108708

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 99
Parking Features: On Street, Outside
Parking Total: 99

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater
Window Features: Plantation Shutters
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Heatilator, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Room Information
Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3060.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Back Yard, Full, Wood
Roof: Membrane, Shingle

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3060.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: Two

Land Information
Horse: No

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 7332.08

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None

School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside

Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From intersection of Duke University Rd & Swift Ave, go north on Swift to first left onto Sylvan. Home is on the left.
Latitude: 35.998159
Longitude: -78.924681
Postal Code: 27701
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,012
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 108708

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-12-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-10-11T22:35:37Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-10-10T02:24:42Z

Around this home

Schools

Lakewood Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Charles E Jordan Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 15 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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Durham, NC • 27701

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Estimated sale price

$1.11M – $1.35M

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Home values near 8 Sylvan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3151 Sq. Ft.	$1,112,234
7 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$997,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,377
3 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3807 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Sylvan Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2382 Sq. Ft.	$946,015
626 Swift Avenue, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1806 Sq. Ft.	$565,849

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