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5314 Taproot Ln Durham, NC 27705

$840,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,211

Acres

1.37

Year

1990

Close Date

Dec 12, 2025

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$262

Date Listed

Nov 12, 2025

Description of 5314 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 5314 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705 : Incredible Fall color & light in Piney Mountain Subdivision! Come enjoy this solidly built and lovingly maintained multilevel home in the beautiful Piney Mountain neighborhood. House offers four bedrooms plus a good-sized study, living room, family room, three & a half baths, sunroom/dining room and kitchen w/dining. The private and peaceful back deck is perfect for outdoor living, overlooking acres of woods. The large, wooded lot leads down to a common area and delightful small creek. Ideal location in protected area (surrounded by Duke Forest) with convenient access to Chapel Hill, Durham and Hillsborough. Friendly yet private neighborhood with a pond and acres of common land with walking trails and a gem of a playground hidden in the woods. The extensive hiking and biking trails in Duke Forest are accessible by foot.

Listing Updated : 06-22-2026 at 12:38 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$850,000

MLS #ID

10132817

Close Price

$840,000

Close Date

Dec 12, 2025

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,211

Acres

1.37

Year

1990

Days on Site

124 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$262

Date Listed

Nov 12, 2025

Location

Street Address

5314 Taproot Ln

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Piney Mountain

Driving Directions

Take Erwin Rd.Turn onto Mt. Sinai Rd. Go 1 mi. Rt on Taproot Lane. Property is about 2 miles on the right.

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

3,211

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1990

Style

Contemporary and Transitional

Construction Materials

Cedar

Foundation

Block and Slab

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$262

Builder Name

Clay Thomas

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Private and Sloped

Lot Size (Acres)

1.37

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer and Water Softener Owned

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile and Hardwood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air and Multi Units

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Asphalt, Garage Faces Side and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Front Porch and Patio

Exterior Features

Balcony, Fenced Yard and Storage

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Public Sewer and Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$500 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

Insurance

Association Amenities

Playground, Pond Year Round and Trail(s)

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Second	18 × 13.6
Bedroom 3	Second	12 × 12
Entrance Hall	Main	15.6 × 4.9
Family Room	Lower	21.4 × 13
Kitchen	Main	14 × 13
Sunroom	Main	13.6 × 9.6
Bedroom 2	Second	14.2 × 11.2
Bedroom 4	Lower	17.8 × 12.5
Dining Room	Main	13.3 × 11
Laundry	Main	9.8 × 6
Living Room	Main	19 × 13.6
Office	Second	10.7 × 10.4
Utility Room	Basement	14 × 13.2

Listing Provided By

Michele Fallon, 919-608-3513, Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10132817

What's this home worth?

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$708K – $985K

Exact number$2,845,000

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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

$708K – $985K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/12/2025

Sold

$840,000

$262/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10132817

11/12/2025

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #10132817

10/27/2025

Listing removed

$850,000 0%

$265/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10096699

5/14/2025

Listed for sale

$850,000 +57.4%

$265/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10096699

3/22/2018

Sold

$540,000

$168/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2176210

3/2/2018

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2176210

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What's this home worth?

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$708K – $985K

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