5500 Fortunes Ridge Drive
Durham, NC 27713Welcome to 5500 Fortunes Ridge Rd, where good fortune isn't just in the name - it's in every detail. Tucked away in Durham's beloved Woodcroft community, with over 2400 square feet spread across three levels, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more spacious and well-maintained home at such an accessible price point. Thoughtfully landscaped with a Japanese maple tree to greet you at the front door plus covered and uncovered deck spaces out back, this move-in ready home is the perfect place to enjoy the holiday season. You can choose to relax in front of your fireplace or take a brisk walk on the jogging trails that are *literally* right out your back door. The living room is appointed with hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings and opens to the dining room, making all of your holiday entertaining dreams come true. The options for rental income in this property are second-to-none: Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, each with en-suite baths and the lower level includes over 800 square feet, with a dedicated living space (including a kitchenette), a third bedroom and bathroom, plus an exterior entrance. Whether you envision a mother-in-law suite, a long-term tenant, or you fancy yourself an Airbnb host, you've got options! Best of all, this special property has updates galore, including all new windows and custom bathroom renovations, just to name a few (see the documents section for a full list). Don't wait to come explore this cozy retreat; at 5500 Fortunes Ridge Rd, your good fortune is built right in.
$385,000
3 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.04 acres
2,402 square feet
$160 per square foot
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- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Masonite
- Exterior Features Balcony
- Lot Size Acres 0.04
- Parking Features Guest, Assigned, Additional Parking
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Covered
- Structure Type Townhouse
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,550
- Appliances Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Range
- Basement Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Heated, Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Daylight
- Below Grade Finished Area 852
- Cooling Central Air, Gas, Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum
- Heating Central, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Double Vanity, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters, Granite Counters, Shower Only, In-Law Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Living/Dining Room Combination, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Second Primary Bedroom, Apartment/Suite, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laundry Features Main Level, In Hall, Laundry Closet
- Rooms Total 9
- Window Features Blinds, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Association Amenities Maintenance Grounds, Pond Year Round, Trail(s), Jogging Path
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Fitness Center, Lake, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Sidewalks, Park, Clubhouse
- Lot Features Greenbelt
- Tax Annual Amount 4068
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1985
Additional Property Information
- TypeTownhouse
- Built1985
- NeighborhoodHomeplace
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Southwest
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
Listing courtesy of Nest Realty of the Triangle. © 2025 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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