Classic and timeless charm meets modern upgrades in this highly functional Duke Forest home that sits on over half an acre. Fully renovated kitchen features granite countertops and gas range, and flows seamlessly into a cozy family room perfect for entertaining or catching up with your loved ones after a busy day. Four bedrooms upstairs including primary suite with ensuite laundry and changing room. Bonus space downstairs provides multiple flex rooms for a study, home gym, or guest room. Sellers made many improvements in 2019 including: updated electrical system, new HVAC and ductwork, replaced almost all windows, encapsulated crawlspace, and replaced deck. The spacious backyard is fully fenced, creating a private oasis. Enjoy the outdoors from the gazebo, or stroll over to Wrightwood Park or the nearby Duke Forest trails. Minutes from Duke University and all the amenities of Southwest Durham. This is a home where memories are made!
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
2528 Wrightwood Ave, Durham, NC 27705
4beds
2,805sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
0.63 Acres Lot
$1,220,900 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$3,164 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.14M - $1.32M
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Functional duke forest homeFully renovated kitchenBonus spaceReplaced deckCozy family roomHome gymSpacious backyard
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Listed by:
Jamie Parlier 919-323-7682,
Nest Realty of the Triangle,
Emily Wade 919-530-9720,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Rebecca S Ives, 252941
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10019577
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink, Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,805
- Total interior livable area: 2,805 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,805
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0811841546
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area
- Subdivision: Duke University Homesites
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $392/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,115,184
- Annual tax amount: $7,294
- Date on market: 3/27/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2024 | Sold | $1,100,000+22.2%$392/sqft |
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| 3/30/2024 | Pending sale | $899,900$321/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $899,900+71.4%$321/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Sold | $525,000+5.2%$187/sqft |
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| 3/12/2019 | Pending sale | $499,000$178/sqft |
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| 3/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $499,000+26.3%$178/sqft |
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| 12/13/2018 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 9/10/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/2/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2017 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 6/30/2010 | Sold | $395,000-1.3%$141/sqft |
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| 4/23/2010 | Price change | $400,000-5.9%$143/sqft |
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| 12/5/2009 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$152/sqft |
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| 10/22/2009 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$160/sqft |
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| 9/27/2009 | Listed for sale | $475,000+26.7%$169/sqft |
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| 6/4/2003 | Sold | $375,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,055 +42.3% | $1,115,184 +100.3% |
| 2024 | $7,767 +6.5% | $556,841 |
| 2023 | $7,294 +2.3% | $556,841 |
| 2022 | $7,127 +0.5% | $556,841 |
| 2021 | $7,094 +2.4% | $556,841 |
| 2020 | $6,927 | $556,841 |
| 2019 | $6,927 | $556,841 +17.7% |
| 2018 | $6,927 | $473,243 |
| 2017 | -- | $473,243 |
| 2016 | $6,157 | $473,243 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $6,157 | $455,959 |
| 2014 | -- | $455,959 |
| 2013 | -- | $455,959 |
| 2012 | -- | $455,959 |
| 2011 | $5,943 +0.4% | $455,959 |
| 2010 | $5,917 +4% | $455,959 |
| 2009 | $5,691 | $455,959 |
| 2008 | $5,691 +44.9% | $455,959 +64% |
| 2007 | $3,927 +1.4% | $278,096 |
| 2006 | $3,871 | $278,096 |
| 2005 | $3,871 +1.4% | $278,096 |
| 2004 | $3,818 | $278,096 |
| 2003 | -- | $278,096 |
| 2002 | $3,512 +45.1% | $278,096 +86.1% |
| 2000 | $2,420 | $149,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Anderson St. / Wrightwood Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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