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1227 W Cornwallis Rd Durham, NC 27705

$255,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

966

Acres

0.36

Year

1957

Close Date

Dec 18, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$264

Date Listed

Oct 31, 2020

Description of 1227 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 1227 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705 : Looking for a charming cottage, minutes to Downtown Durham & Duke University? We've got your covered! This delightful home is settled on an established wooded lot, nestled in (wait for it) Duke Forest, with hiking & walking trail access just minutes from your front door. Beautiful hardwoods, loads of natural light, a private & secluded back deck, & an open concept living & dining space with a stunning & unique wood burning fireplace, ready for all of your holiday gatherings. This one won't last! Hurry!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:59 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$249,000

MLS #ID

2351469

Close Price

$255,000

Close Date

Dec 18, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

966

Acres

0.36

Year

1957

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$264

Date Listed

Oct 31, 2020

Location

Street Address

1227 W Cornwallis Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Merge onto I-440 W. Take exit 4 B toward I-40 W/RD. Merge onto Wade Avenue. Merge onto I-40 W. Take exit 278 for NC-55 toward NC-54/Apex. Turn left onto NC-55 W/Apex Hwy. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy. Turn right onto Hope Valley Rd.

Schools

Elementary School

Forest View

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

966

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1957

Style

Cottage

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$264

Lot Features

Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.36

Lot Dimensions

See public record

Interior Details

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer and Living/Dining Room Combination

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave and Refrigerator

Flooring

Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Electric and Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Covered

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Bill Stevenson, 919-291-3325, Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2351469

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Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/18/2020

Sold

$255,000

$264/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2351469

10/31/2020

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2351469

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$280K – $416K

Exact number$2,845,000

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