Located in Solterra, a cohousing community. Solterra.net.
Bright and airy architect designed modern “Energy Star Qualified” home built to LEED certifications in 2009. This architecturally significant Durham home is also featured on NC Modernist’s website: https://www.ncmodernist.org/durham.htm
2256 sq ft plus additional outdoor space including a roof deck perfect for entertaining or watching an outdoor movie after the sun sets. Affectionately known in Solterra as the “Butterfly House” (note the roofline) this home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and plenty of flex space/storage. Includes a main level bonus room with built in bookcases, which could be used as a large pantry, or even a small office. Soaring ceilings, open design, gorgeous finishes and unique designer touches throughout. Wonderful neighbors and adjacent to a nature preserve (connecting to Duke Forest) for hiking and nature bathing. The cohousing (intentional) community also includes a large shared organic garden with personal and community beds, and a community house with a professional grade kitchen for shared meals and community life events.
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
116 Solterra Way, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
2,250sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2009
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$758,800 Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$2,824 Estimated rent
Home value
$758,800
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other, Slate
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 138465
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $130 monthly
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $780,000+6.8%$347/sqft |
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| 12/6/2021 | Sold | $730,000+12.3%$324/sqft |
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| 11/8/2021 | Contingent | $650,000$289/sqft |
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| 11/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $650,000+71.1%$289/sqft |
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| 9/6/2011 | Sold | $380,000-3.6%$169/sqft |
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| 5/12/2009 | Sold | $394,000+704.1%$175/sqft |
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| 2/28/2007 | Sold | $49,000+5.4%$22/sqft |
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| 8/20/2004 | Sold | $46,500+20.8%$21/sqft |
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| 9/28/2001 | Sold | $38,500$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,937 +13.7% | $598,868 +60% |
| 2024 | $5,222 +6.5% | $374,394 |
| 2023 | $4,904 +2.3% | $374,394 |
| 2022 | $4,792 +0.5% | $374,394 |
| 2021 | $4,769 +2.4% | $374,394 |
| 2020 | $4,657 | $374,394 |
| 2019 | $4,657 -6.3% | $374,394 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $4,968 +0.7% | $366,233 |
| 2017 | $4,931 +3.5% | $366,233 |
| 2016 | $4,765 | $366,233 +26.2% |
| 2015 | $4,765 +18.6% | $290,292 |
| 2014 | $4,019 | $290,292 |
| 2013 | -- | $290,292 |
| 2012 | -- | $290,292 |
| 2011 | $3,784 +0.4% | $290,292 |
| 2010 | $3,767 +929% | $290,292 +889.5% |
| 2009 | $366 | $29,336 |
| 2008 | $366 -51.4% | $29,336 -45.1% |
| 2007 | $754 +1.4% | $53,400 |
| 2006 | $743 | $53,400 |
| 2005 | $743 +1.4% | $53,400 |
| 2004 | $733 | $53,400 |
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Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forest View ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Durham County
- Durham
- 27705
- 116 Solterra Way

