For sale

$660,000

2248 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705

3beds

1,757sqft

$3,953/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1948

0.52 Acres Lot

$634,400 Zestimate^®

$376/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Set among trees and native, unique gardens, this appealing cottage in Duke Forest offers a respite from today's busy life. Two large bedrooms, updated primary bathroom, and second bath on main level. Bedroom three on lower level provides perfect place for an office with a private, lush garden view. Laundry is also there. Enjoy cooking with the dual-fuel range in the updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops. The gleaming wood floors, crown moldings, built-in cabinetry, and charming tile baths add to the cache of this darling house. The views from all windows, screened-in porch and deck provide the beauty of special plants and trees including Camelias, Lenten Roses, Japanese Maple, White Red Bud and more to enjoy all year long. Move-in ready!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup

Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Walk-In Shower
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Windows: Blinds
Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,757
Total interior livable area: 1,757 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,458
Finished area below ground: 299

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
Uncovered spaces: 2
Details: Driveway

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Chain Link, Vinyl
Has view: Yes
View description: Garden, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 0.52 Acres
Dimensions: 99 x 225 x 99 x 232
Features: Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Native Plants

Details

Parcel number: 108217
Zoning: R-10
Special conditions: Trust

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Green energy

Energy efficient items: HVAC

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Duke University Homesites

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Durham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $376/sqft
Tax assessed value: $603,615
Annual tax amount: $5,983
Date on market: 8/5/2026
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$634,400

$603,000 - $666,000

$2,346/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Listed for sale	$660,000+100%$376/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10184456 Report a problem
6/23/2010	Sold	$330,000+0.3%$188/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/29/2010	Listed for sale	$329,000+40%$187/sqft
Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1728445 Report a problem
5/31/2005	Sold	$235,000+31.7%$134/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/16/1999	Sold	$178,500$102/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,984 +22.8%	$603,615 +72.7%
2024	$4,874 +6.5%	$349,435
2023	$4,577 +2.3%	$349,435
2022	$4,472 +0.5%	$349,435
2021	$4,451 +2.4%	$349,435
2020	$4,347	$349,435
2019	$4,347	$349,435 +18.5%
2018	$4,347 +9.5%	$294,792
2017	$3,969 +3.5%	$294,792
2016	$3,836	$294,792 +14.6%
2015	$3,836 +7.7%	$257,263
2014	$3,561	$257,263
2013	--	$257,263
2012	--	$257,263
2011	$3,353 +0.4%	$257,263
2010	$3,339 +4%	$257,263
2009	$3,211	$257,263
2008	$3,211 +41.3%	$257,263 +59.9%
2007	$2,272 +1.4%	$160,894
2006	$2,240	$160,894
2005	$2,240 +1.4%	$160,894
2004	$2,209	$160,894

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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