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4940 Murphy School Rd Durham, NC 27705

$1,025,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,065

Acres

19.54

Year

2003

Close Date

Oct 5, 2015

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$252

Date Listed

Jun 2, 2015

Description of 4940 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 4940 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705 : Privacy & perfection highlight 19+ acre property adjoining Korstian block Duke Forest, offering unique blend of casual elegance & comfortable living. You will relish the romantic secluded setting of 4BDR 3.5BA residence. Custom stone/true stucco; 30 year shingle/copper accent roof; manicured landscaping + mature orchard + low maintenance forest; soaring double-sided fireplace; wonderful windows; main level MSTR; beautiful hardwoods trim & mouldings; 10 min to Duke, 15 to CHill, seconds to Friends School.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:44 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,075,000

MLS #ID

2012036

Close Price

$1,025,000

Close Date

Oct 5, 2015

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,065

Acres

19.54

Year

2003

Days on Site

765 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$252

Date Listed

Jun 2, 2015

Location

Street Address

4940 Murphy School Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From 86 or Erwin take Mt. Sinai to Murphy School Road. Watch for 4940 on right just past Bluebird Trail. Nice, meandering driveway to residence. Orchard road is immediately on left as you drive toward home.

Schools

Elementary School

New Hope

Middle School

A L Stanback

High School

Cedar Ridge

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

4,065

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2003

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Stone and Stucco

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$252

Builder Name

Stephen McDevitt

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Secluded

Lot Size (Acres)

19.54

Lot Dimensions

917 x 530 x 1181 x 528

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s) and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater and Refrigerator

Flooring

Concrete, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room, Living Room and Master Bedroom

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Lower
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Lower
Other	Lower
Other	Second
Other	Lower
Other	Lower
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Beth Louden, 919-619-0973, Leland Little Properties, LLC

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Property History

DateEventPrice

10/5/2015

Sold

$1,025,000

$252/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2012036

6/2/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2012036

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