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5117 Taproot Ln Durham, NC 27705

$423,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,121

Acres

1.15

Year

1990

Close Date

Feb 29, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$136

Date Listed

Apr 25, 2015

Description of 5117 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 5117 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705 : Stunning Jim Henry built home on gorgeous lot in popular Piney Mountain with surrounding Duke Forest. RECENT UPDATES include new stainless appliances, new granite counter tops, new back splash and new lighting. Freshly painted. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, first floor Mst BR. Detached garage with 2nd level studio (not included in heated SF). Private lot with multi-level deck. Lovely nature retreat just 5 minutes to Duke, 10 minutes to UNC, 20 minutes to RTP!

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

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$449,900

MLS #ID

2004725

Close Price

$423,000

Close Date

Feb 29, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,121

Acres

1.15

Year

1990

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$136

Date Listed

Apr 25, 2015

Location

Street Address

5117 Taproot Ln

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Piney Mountain

Driving Directions

15-501 to 751 west to Left on Kerly, Right on Mt. Sinai, Right on Taproot. Home on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

New Hope

Middle School

A L Stanback

High School

Cedar Ridge

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,121

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1990

Style

Contemporary and Transitional

Construction Materials

Cedar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$136

Lot Size (Acres)

1.15

Lot Dimensions

232 x 259 x 257 x 236

Interior Details

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer

Appliances

Electric Water Heater and Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room

Heating

Propane and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Patio and Porch

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$300 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Main
Bonus Room	Main
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Jay Andorfer, 919-244-5700, Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2004725

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Property History

DateEventPrice

2/29/2016

Sold

$423,000

$136/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2004725

4/25/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2004725

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