Incredible Fall color & light in Piney Mountain Subdivision! Come enjoy this solidly built and lovingly maintained multilevel home in the beautiful Piney Mountain neighborhood. House offers four bedrooms plus a good-sized study, living room, family room, three & a half baths, sunroom/dining room and kitchen w/dining. The private and peaceful back deck is perfect for outdoor living, overlooking acres of woods. The large, wooded lot leads down to a common area and delightful small creek. Ideal location in protected area (surrounded by Duke Forest) with convenient access to Chapel Hill, Durham and Hillsborough. Friendly yet private neighborhood with a pond and acres of common land with walking trails and a gem of a playground hidden in the woods. The extensive hiking and biking trails in Duke Forest are accessible by foot.
Sold for $840,000
$840,000
5314 Taproot Ln, Durham, NC 27705
4beds
3,211sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
1.37 Acres Lot
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$262/sqft
$4,272 Estimated rent
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Large wooded lotOverlooking acres of woods
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Listed by:
Michele Fallon 919-608-3513,
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Bought with:
Micki Stewart, 191129
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10132817
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,211
- Total interior livable area: 3,211 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,316
- Finished area below ground: 895
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Private, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 9691889202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder name: Clay Thomas
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Piney Mountain
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- Amenities included: Playground, Pond Year Round, Trail(s)
- Services included: Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $840,000-1.2%$262/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10132817 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $850,000$265/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10132817 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$265/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10132817 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $850,000$265/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10096699 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $850,000-4%$265/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10096699 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $885,000-1.1%$276/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $895,000-3.2%$279/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $925,000-4.5%$288/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $969,000$302/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10096699 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2025 | Listing removed | $969,000$302/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $969,000+79.4%$302/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10096699 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Sold | $540,000+0.9%$168/sqft |
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| 3/4/2018 | Pending sale | $535,000$167/sqft |
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| 3/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $535,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,938 +7.9% | $799,600 +46.5% |
| 2024 | $5,502 +4.9% | $545,800 |
| 2023 | $5,246 +0.4% | $545,800 |
| 2022 | $5,223 +2.4% | $545,800 |
| 2021 | $5,101 +10.8% | $545,800 +18% |
| 2020 | $4,603 | $462,400 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $4,603 +4.6% | $450,800 |
| 2017 | $4,402 -11.4% | $450,800 -11.2% |
| 2016 | $4,969 | $507,604 |
| 2015 | $4,969 +0.4% | $507,604 |
| 2014 | $4,949 | $507,604 |
| 2013 | -- | $507,604 |
| 2012 | -- | $507,604 |
| 2011 | -- | $507,604 |
| 2010 | -- | $507,604 |
| 2009 | -- | $507,604 +17.6% |
| 2008 | $4,348 +4.9% | $431,760 |
| 2007 | $4,145 +6.7% | $431,760 |
| 2006 | $3,886 | $431,760 |
| 2005 | $3,886 +18.7% | $431,760 +24.5% |
| 2004 | $3,273 +3.9% | $346,729 |
| 2003 | $3,152 +4% | $346,729 |
| 2002 | $3,030 +2.9% | $346,729 |
| 2001 | $2,944 +8.2% | $346,729 +24.9% |
| 2000 | $2,720 | $277,577 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Hope ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 4/10A L Stanback MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - New Hope
- Middle: Orange - A L Stanback
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge
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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