Primary bedroom on the main level, hardwood floors, and an attached garage highlight this home, complemented by a functional layout and inviting living spaces, plus a rear deck overlooking a private fenced backyard--perfect for relaxing or entertaining--and the added value of a newer roof for peace of mind; excellent location with quick access to I-85, NC-147 (Durham Freeway), and US-15/501, providing easy connectivity throughout the Triangle and just minutes to Duke University, Duke Medical Center, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park (RTP), home to major employers like IBM, Cisco, and leading biotech firms, while also being close to Eno River State Park, Duke Forest, Falls Lake, and Jordan Lake for outdoor recreation.
For sale
Price cut: $37.1K (8/26)
$399,900
4008 Ellisfield Dr, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
1,918sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$395,100 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsInviting living spacesAttached garageNewer roofFunctional layout
- 119 days
- 1,657
- 134
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Naomi Richardson 919-398-8357,
Mark Spain Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10157624
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,918
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 175310
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lenox
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $488,661
- Annual tax amount: $4,834
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$395,100
$375,000 - $415,000
$2,156/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $399,900-8.5%$208/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $437,000-2.2%$228/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $447,000$233/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listing removed | $447,000$233/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $447,000+125.8%$233/sqft |
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| 8/28/2013 | Sold | $198,000+3.1%$103/sqft |
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| 7/6/2005 | Sold | $192,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,834 +38.5% | $487,661 +94.9% |
| 2024 | $3,491 +6.5% | $250,239 |
| 2023 | $3,278 +2.3% | $250,239 |
| 2022 | $3,203 +0.5% | $250,239 |
| 2021 | $3,188 +2.4% | $250,239 |
| 2020 | $3,113 | $250,239 |
| 2019 | $3,113 | $250,239 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $3,113 -2.4% | $236,802 |
| 2017 | $3,189 +3.5% | $236,802 |
| 2016 | $3,081 | $236,802 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $3,081 +1.3% | $219,690 |
| 2014 | $3,041 | $219,690 |
| 2013 | -- | $219,690 |
| 2012 | -- | $219,690 |
| 2011 | $2,863 +0.4% | $219,690 |
| 2010 | $2,851 +4% | $219,690 |
| 2009 | $2,742 | $219,690 |
| 2008 | $2,742 +9.2% | $219,690 +23.5% |
| 2007 | $2,511 +1.4% | $177,867 |
| 2006 | $2,476 | $177,867 |
| 2005 | $2,476 +1.4% | $177,867 |
| 2004 | $2,442 | $177,867 |
| 2003 | -- | $177,867 |
| 2002 | $2,246 -5.2% | $177,867 +21.6% |
| 2000 | $2,370 | $146,300 |
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Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - E K Powe Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High: Durham - Riverside High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








