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Durham, NC 27705• • • OVERVIEW • • • Welcome to 203 Musket Lane, a beautifully updated 6-bedroom, 3-bath home with 3,159 square feet on a 0.53-acre lot, one of the largest in The Colony at American Village. Tucked into a quiet interior double cul-de-sac with no through traffic, the property offers an unusual combination of space and privacy, including a partly wooded backyard with a mature forest grove. Duke Forest is directly adjacent to the neighborhood, with Duke University just minutes away and an easy commute to UNC-Chapel Hill. • • • INTERIOR • • • Hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, updated lighting, and abundant natural light create a bright, welcoming interior. The spacious family room with gas-log fireplace opens to the kitchen and breakfast area, featuring granite countertops, a center island, stainless appliances, gas cooking, pantry storage, and double ovens, including one convection oven. A separate dining room provides additional space for meals and entertaining. • • • FLOOR PLAN • • • The flexible floor plan includes five bedrooms upstairs and a separate bonus room, plus a first-floor bedroom with walk-in closet that can also function as an office, playroom, game room, or gym. The generous primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, dual vanity, soaking tub, and an updated bath with new tile and a frameless glass shower. • • • UPDATES • • • Major improvements include cabinetry throughout the kitchen and all three bathrooms refinished in 2018; a new roof and new deck flooring in 2020; HVAC systems replaced in 2020 and 2022; original main-level hardwood floors refinished in 2022, with hardwood installed that year in the first-floor bedroom and throughout the second level; new primary bath tile and shower in 2022; a new washing machine in 2023; a new dishwasher in 2025; and new stair carpet, front porch railing, and deck railings in 2026. • • • OUTDOOR LIVING • • • The fenced backyard is one of the property's standout features, with mature landscaping, substantial open space, and a secluded grove of mature hardwood trees that provides unusual privacy for a neighborhood setting. The deck receives abundant natural shade for much of the day, with an easily removable seasonal canopy for additional late-afternoon shade and a natural-gas grill hookup. A Gorilla Empire Extreme playset features three elevated play levels, three slides, monkey bars, swings, climbing features, and a bridge and tower. Installed in 2021, it was custom painted and shingled to coordinate with the house. The covered front porch provides another inviting outdoor space. • • • PARKING & STORAGE • • • Parking and storage are unusually generous, with an attached 2-car garage offering extensive lofted storage plus three independent paved outdoor parking spaces, including a side parking pad. Inside, the home offers four walk-in closets plus multiple additional closets, along with a pull-down attic and large backyard shed. Garage entry is directly adjacent to the kitchen for easy grocery unloading and convenient access to additional refrigerator or freezer storage. A dedicated main-level laundry room off the kitchen provides substantial overflow storage for countertop kitchen appliances, pantry items, and household supplies. • • • LOCATION • • • The neighborhood is adjacent to Duke Forest with miles of scenic trails. American Village Park, connected to the neighborhood by an off-street pedestrian nature path, is scheduled for a comprehensive city-planned playground renovation beginning October 2026. • • • INSPECTION • • • A September 2026 pre-listing home inspection is available for review.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Carport Y/N No
- Construction Materials Lap Siding, Shake Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Exterior Features Playground, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Other
- Fencing Back Yard, Other, Fenced, Full
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.53
- Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, Inside Entrance, Garage, Off Street, Paved, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Rear Porch, Deck, Covered, Front Porch
- Structure Type Site Built, House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,319
- Appliances Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Double Oven, Water Heater, Microwave, Disposal, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Gas Water Heater, Washer
- Basement Crawl Space
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,840
- Cooling Electric, Gas Pack, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas, Family Room, Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Heating Natural Gas, Gas Pack, Forced Air, Central
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Pantry, Room Over Garage, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Shower, High Ceilings, Water Closet, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Double Vanity
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 9
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities None
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Builder Name Drees Homes
- Community Features Curbs, Suburban, Street Lights, Park, Sidewalks, Playground
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac, Back Yard, Many Trees
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 7317.12
- Water Source Public
- Waterfront Y/N No
- Year Built 2008
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2008
- NeighborhoodThe Colony at American Vil
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Forest View Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Brogden Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Riverside High
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