FABULOUS NEW PRICE! Surrounded by Duke Forest, this 12.16 acre treasure offers quiet privacy only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or UNC/Chapel Hill. This five BR estate property is comprised of a main house with 3 ensuite BRs plus a 2BR/2BA cottage only a quick stroll away. The primary residence includes the components of a magnificent 1850's barn relocated to NC & setting the stage for this carefully constructed home completed in 2009. The separate restored 1840's farmhouse provides perfect guest quarters with its additional 2BRs/2BA, LR w/fp, full kitchen and screen porch. The main house incorporates historic elements rescued from a beautiful old house in Halifax, Va. Gorgeous open design is ideal for entertaining. Spectacular stone fireplace. Incomparable heart pine woodwork. Pretty baths, bookcses, open kitchen/scullery/ barn doors. Enjoy the best of a 2024 lifestyle with modern amenities including an elevator and home gym. Don't miss the convenient & enormous storage in garage walk-up & under house walk-in. Ancient trees shade this land grant parcel of Couch family heritage. Established gardens include stone and brick hardscape, retaining walls, a meandering creekbed and koi pond lovingly planted with specimen favorites and next generation trees. Deer fencing & irrigation protect the large vegetable garden. Rolling pasture welcomes children and pets to play freely.
Sold for $3,500,000 on 05/27/25
$3,500,000
4900 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
5,863sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2008
12.16 Acres Lot
$3,470,600 Zestimate®
$597/sqft
$4,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,470,600
$3.12M - $3.85M
$4,986/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:05am
Listed by:
Susan Peak 919-612-3221,
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Bought with:
Susan Peak, 48361
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10004941
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Warming Drawer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Purifier, Water Softener
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining L, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Nursery, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,863
- Total interior livable area: 5,863 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,863
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 12.16 Acres
- Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Pasture, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 9892943444/9892947333
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Other
- Roof: Metal, Shake, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Details
- Builder name: Charles Woods
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $3,500,000-6.7%$597/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Pending sale | $3,750,000$640/sqft |
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| 8/6/2024 | Price change | $3,750,000-17.6%$640/sqft |
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| 4/11/2024 | Price change | $4,550,000-19.5%$776/sqft |
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| 1/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,650,000$964/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,828 +6.9% | $508,700 +45.2% |
| 2024 | $3,581 +4.8% | $350,400 |
| 2023 | $3,419 +0.4% | $350,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Hope ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 3/10A L Stanback MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Cedar Ridge HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - New Hope
- Middle: Orange - A L Stanback
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge
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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