Welcome to RANCH living in super quaint Stem, NC! Only an easy 20-minute commute from Downtown Durham, and Duke University, along with easy access to Creedmoor and Raleigh, 216 Orkney is truly MOVE-IN ready! Offering THREE bedrooms and 2 full baths, this one-level cutie offers convenient and accessible living. LARGE kitchen with generous eat-in dining area and lovely granite counters. BONUS: refrigerator, washer and dryer will all convey, and the New HVAC was replaced in 2024! Great built-in bookshelves in the secondary BR, a large primary closet, and extra shelving in the garage all offer extra storage options. Brand-new carpet installed March, 2025! Huge, flat fenced yard is ideal for furry friends, and offers lots of gardening options, too! GCS to be redistricting MS & HS for Fall 2025 (Granville Central Middle school, JF Webb HS). Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nicolle Mercer• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Cozy one story with 3 bedroom, 2 bath and vaulted family room. Original owner well maintained built in 2009. Kitchen has granite countertops, black appliances, nice cabinets and lazy susan in corner. Double vanity master bath and walk-in closet. Large, fenced backyard in great neighborhood. Quick to Creedmoor, I-85, Durham & RTP! Will go quick. .. .Must See!
Public Records
Aug 24, 2009
Sold
$99,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,634 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $220,060
$260,060
2024
$2,593 (+32.9%)
$40,000 + $220,060
$260,060
2023
$1,951 (+0.6%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2022
$1,940 (+0.3%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2021
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2020
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2019
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2018
$1,935 (+5.4%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2017
$1,836 (−3.4%)
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
2016
$1,901 (+7.7%)
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
2014
$1,765
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
Tax history for 216 Orkney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,634 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $220,060
$260,060
2024
$2,593 (+32.9%)
$40,000 + $220,060
$260,060
2023
$1,951 (+0.6%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2022
$1,940 (+0.3%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2021
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2020
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2019
$1,935
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2018
$1,935 (+5.4%)
$30,000 + $111,650
$141,650
2017
$1,836 (−3.4%)
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
2016
$1,901 (+7.7%)
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
2014
$1,765
$30,000 + $99,916
$129,916
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Association Name: Prestwick HOA - https://rogerspm-nc.com/hoa/#
Association Amenities: Insurance, Landscaping, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Association Fee: 150.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Storm Water Maintenance
School Information
Elementary School: Granville - Tar River
Middle Or Junior School: Granville - Butner/Stem Middle
High School: Granville - Granville Central
Location Information
County Or Parish: Granville
Directions: From Durham, take 85N /15N to Exit 191, Hwy 56 to Butner. Turn left onto Hwy 56. Follow to W. Lyon Station Rd and turn Rt. Take left onto Brogden Road. Take right onto Edinburgh St. Take Right onto Orkney Road and property is on your right.
Latitude: 36.184449
Longitude: -78.714596
Postal Code: 27581
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Granville County
APN: 28900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-04-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-03-27T17:22:57Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-03-27T16:09:17Z
Around this home
Schools
Mount Energy Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi
5/10
Butner-Stem Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Granville Central High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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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, 17 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $326,000
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