Spacious 3-Bedroom 2 Bathroom and Flex spaces room Home Near Duke, RTP & Downtown Durham
Welcome to 2977 Carolyn Dr, a beautifully maintained home offering exceptional space, flexibility, and convenience in one of Durham's most desirable locations. Just minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke University, Research Triangle Park (RTP), and RDU Airport, this property provides easy access to major employers, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a dedicated bonus room, and an additional flex space. Whether you need a home office, playroom, gym, guest room, creative studio, or extra living area, the flexible floor plan offers endless possibilities.
The bright and inviting interior includes vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a spacious sunroom ideal for relaxing, working remotely, or enjoying your morning coffee.
Situated on a generous corner lot, the property offers a large private yard with plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment, entertaining, or gardening. A quiet, established neighborhood combined with convenient access to major highways makes this an ideal place to call home.
Property Features:
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
Dedicated bonus room
Additional flex room perfect for an office, gym, playroom, or guest space
Bright sunroom with abundant natural light
Vaulted ceilings and spacious living areas
In-unit washer and dryer
Large private yard on a corner lot
Ample parking
Minutes from Duke University, RTP, Downtown Durham, and RDU Airport
Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and major highways
Rental Terms:
12-month lease preferred
Security deposit equal to 1.5 month's rent
Tenant responsible for utilities
No smoking permitted inside the property
Pets allowed with additional fees and owner approval
Background, credit, income, and rental history verification required
Sold for $320,000
$320,000
2977 Carolyn Dr, Durham, NC 27703
4beds
1,584sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$340,700 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$2,048 Estimated rent
Home value
$340,700
$324,000 - $361,000
$2,048/mo
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Vaulted ceilingsDedicated bonus roomGenerous corner lotAmple parkingIn-unit washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Garage, Covered
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Lawn, Smoke Free
Details
- Parcel number: 132127
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Smoke Free
- Security: Gated Community
- Deposit fee: $2,925
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $295,452
- Annual tax amount: $2,929
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,950+8.6%$1/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $320,000+393.1%$202/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,795$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,795+12.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $1,595-3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 2/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650+20%$1/sqft |
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| 6/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,375+25.6%$1/sqft |
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| 2/14/2017 | Listing removed | $1,095$1/sqft |
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| 2/7/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,095$1/sqft |
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| 10/1/2015 | Listing removed | $1,095$1/sqft |
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| 8/31/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,095+1.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/2/2014 | Listing removed | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 7/15/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,075+2.4%$1/sqft |
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| 4/5/2012 | Listing removed | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 3/8/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2012 | Listing removed | $64,900$41/sqft |
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| 1/26/2012 | Price change | $64,900-13.4%$41/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $74,900-20.7%$47/sqft |
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| 7/6/2011 | Sold | $94,500-34.8%$60/sqft |
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| 10/10/2007 | Sold | $145,000+13.3%$92/sqft |
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| 7/8/2003 | Sold | $128,000+11.3%$81/sqft |
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| 11/30/1998 | Sold | $115,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,929 +34.4% | $295,452 +89.1% |
| 2024 | $2,180 +6.5% | $156,278 |
| 2023 | $2,047 +2.3% | $156,278 |
| 2022 | $2,000 +0.5% | $156,278 |
| 2021 | $1,991 +2.4% | $156,278 |
| 2020 | $1,944 | $156,278 |
| 2019 | $1,944 | $156,278 +28.7% |
| 2018 | $1,944 +18.9% | $121,415 |
| 2017 | $1,635 +3.5% | $121,415 |
| 2016 | $1,580 | $121,415 -11.3% |
| 2015 | $1,580 -16.6% | $136,855 |
| 2014 | $1,894 | $136,855 |
| 2013 | -- | $136,855 |
| 2012 | -- | $136,855 |
| 2011 | $1,784 +0.4% | $136,855 |
| 2010 | $1,776 +4% | $136,855 |
| 2009 | $1,708 | $136,855 |
| 2008 | $1,708 -2.9% | $136,855 +9.8% |
| 2007 | $1,759 +1.4% | $124,596 |
| 2006 | $1,734 | $124,596 |
| 2005 | $1,734 +1.4% | $124,596 |
| 2004 | $1,711 | $124,596 |
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Neighborhood: 27703
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bethesda ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 5/10Neal MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 2/10Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- North Carolina
- Durham County
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- 27703
- 2977 Carolyn Dr