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7 Sylvan Rd Durham, NC 27701

$589,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,701

Acres

0.51

Year

1940

Close Date

May 1, 2019

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$218

Date Listed

Mar 13, 2019

Description of 7 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701

Listing details for 7 Sylvan Rd, Durham, NC 27701 : Charming brick 1940's home on special street near Duke. Beautiful woodwork includes a pretty oak turned spindle stair, picture and crown mold. Oak floors, masonry fireplace w/marble surround, arched doorways. This gem needs a little TLC but is rare find and worthy of attention. Formerly the home of Taylor Cole, Duke Provost, the home became a desirable residence for visiting professors who could easily walk or bike to campus, restaurants, etc. Vintage gardens w/camellias, herbs, roses, boxwood.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:07 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$589,000

MLS #ID

2242522

Close Price

$589,000

Close Date

May 1, 2019

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,701

Acres

0.51

Year

1940

Days on Site

758 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$218

Date Listed

Mar 13, 2019

Location

Street Address

7 Sylvan Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27701

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Duke University Road to Swift Avenue, take left on Sylvan. House is on right.

Schools

Elementary School

E K Powe

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Riverside

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,701

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1940

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer and Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$218

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac

Lot Size (Acres)

0.51

Lot Dimensions

76 x 187 x 161 x 204

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases and Entrance Foyer

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Laminate

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room and Masonry

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Enclosed, Patio and Porch

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
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Main
Utility Room	Main
Other	Main
Den	—

Listing Provided By

Susan Peak, 919-612-3221, Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2242522

What's this home worth?

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$772K – $1.06M

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

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$772K – $1.06M

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/1/2019

Sold

$589,000

$218/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2242522

3/13/2019

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2242522

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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

$772K – $1.06M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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