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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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    What's special

    **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#: 2538449MLS Logo

    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

    DateEventPrice
    1/31/2024Sold$400,000-8%$262/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2538449
    1/20/2024Pending sale$435,000$285/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2538449
    12/3/2023Listed for sale$435,000+2.4%$285/sqft
    Source: BURMLS #2538449
    11/19/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Doorify MLS #2538449
    10/27/2023Contingent$425,000$279/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2538449

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    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

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