Discover a rare opportunity in the established Emorywood Estates community. Spacious, nearly half acre homesite offering the perfect canvas for your dream home. Nestled on a quiet street surrounded by mature trees and well-kept homes. This . 46-acre lot provides the ideal blend of privacy, convenience, and neighborhood charm. With generous dimensions and a gently sloping landscape, the property offers flexibility for a variety of architectural styles, outdoor living spaces, and landscaping visions. Whether you imagine a modern custom build, a classic Southern home with a wide front porch, or a serene retreat tucked among the trees, this lot gives you the freedom to create something truly special. Located in one of Durham's most desirable areas, you'll enjoy quick access to Southpoint Mall, Research Triangle Park, downtown Durham, and major highways, making daily commutes and weekend outings effortless. This property is ideal for buyers seeking: A large, buildable lot in an established neighborhood. Proximity to Durham's best shopping, dining, and employers. Space to design a fully custom home. Long-term value in a growing, high demand area. Bring your builder and your vision and make this exceptional homesite your own. For investor/builders this . 46-acre infill lot, with strong demand for new construction and limited available inventory. Offers a rare opportunity for builders and investors seeking a high value location with consistent buyer interest and excellent long-term appreciation. The lot's generous size and favorable topography support a wide range of build options, including modern single-family plans, multigenerational layouts, or premium custom designs. Surrounding homes provide clear comps for pricing strategy and resale projections. This area continues to attract relocating professionals and move up buyers. Nearly half an acre, flexible for multiple architectural footprints. Established neighborhood with stable property values. No HOA restrictions limiting design creativity. Ideal for spec builds, custom homes, or long-term land hold. Close to major employment centers and retail corridors.
Emoryville, located between Duke University’s West Campus and the Forest Hills area, is a residential and historic Durham neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ninth Street corridor, where sidewalk patios, indie storefronts, and late-night bites set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Local pillars such as Regulator Bookshop, the Carolina Theatre, and Fullsteam Brewery help define Durham’s creative backbone nearby. Architecture leans toward bungalows and brick cottages with deep porches and mature canopy. Green space and trail time come via the Duke Forest edges and the American Tobacco Trail. Daily life reads as walk-and-bike oriented, with coffee stops and campus energy shaping the pace.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Wooded
No fencing
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Cable, electricity, natural gas, and phone available
HOA & community
Emorywoods Community Association
Annual association fee of $50
Electricity and solar
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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
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 106° 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
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Durham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 809 Brandon Rd
$274,280
$720 under list price of $275K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $153K to $422K.