5502 Welkin Court
Durham, NC 27713Welcome home to this beautifully updated ranch-style retreat tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of the Research Triangle. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,463 square feet, this home combines peaceful living with unbeatable convenience. Step inside to find warm French oak LVP flooring, updated bathrooms, and a cozy living room fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings. The beautifully renovated kitchen features granite countertops, painted and refurbished cabinetry, a new dishwasher and microwave, and improved venting for added functionality. The spacious family room is filled with natural light and opens through sliding glass doors to a large deck overlooking a private, tree-lined backyard that feels peaceful and secluded. The deck was thoughtfully designed to accommodate a future roof addition, creating even more outdoor living potential. Outside, you'll find not one but two storage sheds -- one fully powered with electricity and lighting, ideal for a workshop, hobby space, or studio, and another dedicated storage shed for additional organization. A 50-amp exterior outlet provides flexibility for EV charging, RV hookup, or other high-powered needs. Major improvements made by the current owner include a new front porch, new deck, new vapor barrier in crawlspace, new insulation under the home, remodeled bathrooms, new HVAC (2025), and new front rain gutters -- offering peace of mind for years to come. Perfectly positioned in a central Triangle location: * 15 minutes to Downtown Durham & Duke * 22 minutes to Downtown Chapel Hill & UNC * 13 minutes to RDU Airport * 28 minutes to Downtown Raleigh Convenient to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, privacy, and location.
$369,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.58 acres
1,463 square feet
$252 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Cedar
- Door Features Sliding Doors
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard, Chain Link
- Lot Size Acres 0.58
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Driveway, Off Street, On Site, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Front Porch
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,463
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet
- Laundry Features In Hall, Laundry Closet
- Rooms Total 15
- Lot Features Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 3420.79
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1984
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1984
- NeighborhoodPenrith
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Pearsontown Elementary
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lowes Grove
- High SchoolDurham - Hillside
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