Located in the highly desirable Brightwood Trails community, this updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers exceptional value and convenience. With 2,474 heated square feet, a dedicated home office, brand-new roof, fresh paint, and new carpet throughout, it's truly move-in ready. The spacious, fenced backyard provides a private retreat perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy easy access to Brier Creek, RTP, RDU Airport, I-540, and top shopping and dining destinations—all just minutes away. A rare opportunity to own a well-maintained, spacious home in one of the Triangle's most connected locations!
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
817 Ember Dr, Durham, NC 27703
4beds
2,474sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2011
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$488,000 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$2,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,000
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Dedicated home officeFresh paintSpacious fenced backyardBrand-new roof
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Listed by:
Jonathan Kane 919-624-2974,
RE/MAX United
Bought with:
Debbie Van Horn, 234538
Compass -- Raleigh
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10098954
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Gas, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,474
- Total interior livable area: 2,474 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,474
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Covered, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Other
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 0850854605
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
- Major remodel year: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brightwood Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Pool
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $45 monthly
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $482,209
- Annual tax amount: $3,856
- Date on market: 5/27/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $495,000-1%$200/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10098954 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2025 | Pending sale | $500,000$202/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10098954 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$202/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10098954 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,780 +24% | $482,209 +74.4% |
| 2024 | $3,856 +6.5% | $276,448 |
| 2023 | $3,621 +2.3% | $276,448 |
| 2022 | $3,538 +0.5% | $276,448 |
| 2021 | $3,522 +2.4% | $276,448 |
| 2020 | $3,439 | $276,448 |
| 2019 | $3,439 | $276,448 +18.6% |
| 2018 | $3,439 +9.6% | $233,084 |
| 2017 | $3,138 +3.5% | $233,084 |
| 2016 | $3,033 | $233,084 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $3,033 +3.2% | $212,180 |
| 2014 | $2,937 | $212,180 |
| 2013 | -- | $212,180 |
| 2012 | -- | $212,180 +862.8% |
| 2011 | $287 +0.4% | $22,038 |
| 2010 | $286 +4% | $22,038 |
| 2009 | $275 | $22,038 |
| 2008 | $275 +0.7% | $22,038 +13.9% |
| 2007 | $273 | $19,350 |
| 2006 | -- | $19,350 |
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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
- Middle: Durham - Neal
- High: Durham - Southern
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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