3525 Hope Valley Road
Durham, NC 27707Seller offering a $5,000 buyer incentive—use it toward closing costs, a rate buy-down, updates, or however best fits your needs! Short-term rental potential with a private in-law suite in the finished basement featuring its own separate entrance! Previously used as a successful Airbnb, this versatile all-brick ranch offers a rare opportunity for supplemental income, multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or a private home office—all on a spacious 0.56-acre lot with no HOA. Hard-surface flooring throughout—no carpet! The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a bright kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bamboo flooring. A large sunroom provides additional living space perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home, while two gas fireplaces add warmth and character on both levels. The finished walk-out basement includes a private bedroom, full bath, living area, kitchenette, separate entrance, and one-car garage with workshop space, providing exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle. Conveniently located just minutes from Duke University, Duke Hospital, Duke Forest, Third Fork Creek Trail, the American Tobacco Trail, and downtown Durham dining, entertainment, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. A rare opportunity to own a flexible home in one of Durham's most established and sought-after areas, Hope Valley.
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.56
- Parking Features Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Patio And Porch Features Front Porch, Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,737
- Appliances Electric Range
- Basement Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
- Below Grade Finished Area 898
- Cooling Central Air, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Basement, Dining Room, Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating Central, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Apartment/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Master Downstairs
- Laundry Features In Garage
- Rooms Total 7
- Tax Annual Amount 5634.59
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1956
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1956
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Sherwood Githens Middle
- High SchoolDurham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
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