Sold for $400,000 on 01/31/24
$400,000
252 Hester Rd, Durham, NC 27703
3beds
1,525sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1966
1.1 Acres Lot
$399,800 Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$2,148 Estimated rent
Home value
$399,800
$376,000 - $424,000
$2,148/mo
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**LEASE/PURCHASE POSSIBLE**Take a virtual step back in time, and tour this professionally updated, mid-century home! Entertain or unwind on the large deck overlooking a serene, private, fenced back yard... a spacious outdoor oasis to enjoy nature. Rejuvenate the grape vines and try your hand at wine-making. With multiple bedrooms and flexible living areas, this home accommodates various lifestyles. Whether you're working from home, hosting gatherings, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this house adapts to your lifestyle. Easy access to all the good stuff in Durham! Bulls Athletic Park (7.7 mi), ZincHouse Winery (2.5 mi), DPAC (7.3 mi). RTP (8.5 mi)...the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Updates include: new roof, new windows, new kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances plus gorgeous L2 granite tops (blue flower), site-finished red oak floors throughtout most of the home. New outside 4'-wide stairway down to the spacious rec/bonus room on the lower level. If you are looking for mostly one-floor living and maybe expanding your Rover service, with an acre of land with trees (3/4 fenced), this one is worth a visit!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:57pm
Listed by:
Daniel Della Rova 919-376-6266,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Renata Rubaine, 312121
EXP Realty LLC
Darrena Yehia, 293819
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2538449
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Storage
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,525
- Total interior livable area: 1,525 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,525
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.10 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 123456
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Shaw Hills Estates
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2024 | Sold | $400,000-8%$262/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Pending sale | $435,000$285/sqft |
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| 12/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $435,000+2.4%$285/sqft |
Source: BURMLS #2538449 | ||
| 11/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/27/2023 | Contingent | $425,000$279/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,820 +32.7% | $399,134 +97.7% |
| 2024 | $2,125 +3.9% | $201,916 |
| 2023 | $2,045 +15.5% | $201,916 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27703
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Spring Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Neal MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spring Valley
- Middle: Durham - Neal
- High: Durham - Southern
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$399,800
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Estimated market value
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