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4700 Murphy School Rd Durham, NC 27705

$502,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,899

Acres

5.47

Year

1947

Close Date

Apr 15, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$264

Date Listed

Mar 18, 2021

Description of 4700 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 4700 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705 : Enjoy country living in this beautifully maintained 1940s era farmhouse bungalow. Originally built from lumber timbered and milled from the property, this home has been owned by the same family for over 74 years. Situated in the middle of 5 plus acres at the top of a hill nestled under majestic oaks and pecan trees, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2 bath cottage has lots of charm with its large front porch, 4 fireplaces, old growth pine floors, wide crown moulding and trim, and bead board walls and ceilings.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:46 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$399,000

MLS #ID

2372831

Close Price

$502,000

Close Date

Apr 15, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,899

Acres

5.47

Year

1947

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$264

Date Listed

Mar 18, 2021

Location

Street Address

4700 Murphy School Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Old #10 to Murphy School Road

Schools

Elementary School

New Hope

Middle School

A L Stanback

High School

Cedar Ridge

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,899

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1947

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$264

Lot Size (Acres)

5.47

Lot Dimensions

5.47

Interior Details

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer

Appliances

Electric Water Heater

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Carport, Driveway, Garage and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Porch

Fencing

None

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Utility Room	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Robbin Taylor-Hall, 919-644-7000, Taylor-Hall Properties

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2372831

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/15/2021

Sold

$502,000

$264/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2372831

3/18/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2372831

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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

$397K – $661K

Exact number$2,845,000

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