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5 Sylvan Rd Durham, NC 27701

$670,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,346

Acres

0.87

Year

1936

Close Date

Mar 21, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$200

Date Listed

Sep 30, 2015

Description of 5 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701

Listing details for 5 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 : Sprawling 1936 home nestled on private lot adjacent to Duke Forest. Hidden behind majestic trees, this beautiful 3/4 acre lot with circular driveway is an easy walk or bike ride to all things Duke and Durham. Enjoy the patio or luxuriate in the beautiful heated pool. Original wide plank pegged oak floors, two large master suites, one on main floor currently used as family room. Two separate studies on main floor. Rare opportunity for privacy in a spectacular location. Your oasis in the city!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$695,000

MLS #ID

2032362

Close Price

$670,000

Close Date

Mar 21, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,346

Acres

0.87

Year

1936

Days on Site

756 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$200

Date Listed

Sep 30, 2015

Location

Street Address

5 Sylvan Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27701

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From Swift Avenue turn on to Sylvan Road. Property is on the cul-de-sac on the right side with sloping circular driveway.

Schools

Elementary School

E K Powe

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,346

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1936

Style

Farmhouse and Traditional

Construction Materials

Brick and Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$200

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.87

Lot Dimensions

39 x 247 x 35 x 107 x 124 x 249

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Shower Only and Other

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven and Washer

Flooring

Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Screen, Living Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard

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
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Main
Utility Room	—
Other	Main
Other	Main
Other	Basement
Den	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Katie Joyce, 919-619-0144, Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2032362

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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

$833K – $1.23M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

3/21/2016

Sold

$670,000

$200/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2032362

9/30/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2032362

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$833K – $1.23M

Exact number$2,845,000

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