Located in popular Brightwood Trails, this warm and inviting home offers a thoughtful floor plan with a spacious, open-concept main level that's perfect for entertaining or simply spending time together. The living room features a cozy gas fireplace, and the kitchen boasts a large island with bar seating, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the beautifully landscaped backyard.
The first-floor primary suite offers true main-level living with a soaking tub, dual vanity, and a huge walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find a flexible loft space—ideal for a home office, craft zone, or play area—plus three additional bedrooms and a full bath, all with generous closets and abundant natural light.
Step outside to your own private backyard retreat complete with a water feature, paver patio, retractable awning, privacy screen, garden area, and storage shed—all fully fenced. The 2-car garage includes a built-in heater, workbench, shelving, and utility sink.
Major updates include: solar panels, whole-house generator, Google Fiber, and even a pre-wired hot tub pad. Hardwood and hard-surface floors throughout.
Enjoy community amenities like a pool, playground, and clubhouse, with parks, shopping, dining, and major highways just minutes away. This home has been meticulously maintained and is truly move-in ready!
Sold for $440,000
$440,000
814 Ember Dr, Durham, NC 27703
4beds
1,998sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$427,400 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$2,437 Estimated rent
Home value
$427,400
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Listed by:
Trey Heyward 919-608-1473,
Heyward Realty
Bought with:
Ida Terbet, 101494
Coldwell Banker HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10087288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Loft
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Laminate, Luxury Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,998
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0850854605
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: Brightwood Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Pool
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $45 monthly
- HOA name: Towne Properties
- HOA phone: 919-878-8787
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $427,250
- Annual tax amount: $3,396
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $440,000+3.5%$220/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10087288 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$213/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10087288 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+123.7%$213/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10087288 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2011 | Sold | $190,000$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,235 +24.7% | $427,250 +75.5% |
| 2024 | $3,397 +6.5% | $243,503 |
| 2023 | $3,190 +2.3% | $243,503 |
| 2022 | $3,117 +0.5% | $243,503 |
| 2021 | $3,102 +2.4% | $243,503 |
| 2020 | $3,029 | $243,503 |
| 2019 | $3,029 | $243,503 +20% |
| 2018 | $3,029 +10.8% | $202,939 |
| 2017 | $2,733 +3.5% | $202,939 |
| 2016 | $2,640 | $202,939 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $2,640 +5.7% | $180,503 |
| 2014 | $2,499 | $180,503 |
| 2013 | -- | $180,503 |
| 2012 | -- | $180,503 +17.3% |
| 2011 | $2,006 +578.2% | $153,915 +575.3% |
| 2010 | $296 +4% | $22,793 |
| 2009 | $284 | $22,793 |
| 2008 | $284 +4.1% | $22,793 +17.8% |
| 2007 | $273 | $19,350 |
| 2006 | -- | $19,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27703
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Spring Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Neal MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spring Valley Elementary School
- Middle: Durham - Neal Middle
- High: Durham - Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
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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- North Carolina
- Durham County
- Durham
- 27703
- 814 Ember Dr
