5300 Kerley Road
Durham, NC 27705Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you. Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away. Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026). Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!
$425,000
2 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.45 acres
1,333 square feet
$319 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials HardiPlank Type
- Exterior Features Garden, Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing Front Yard, Wood, Fenced, Gate
- Lot Size Acres 0.45
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,333
- Appliances Water Softener, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features None
- Flooring Carpet, Wood
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 7
- Association Amenities None
- Lot Features Native Plants, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Agricultural, Garden, Partially Cleared
- Tax Annual Amount 2368.55
- Water Source Well
- Year Built 1949
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1949
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Forest View
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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