$425,000

5300 Kerley Road, Durham, NC 27705

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,333 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
0.45acre lot
—— car garage
$319/sqft
Listed 10 hours ago

Property Description

Ooo heaven is a place on Earth! This enchanting 1940s Cape Cod garden cottage sits on almost half an acre of fenced property surrounded by lush greenery, blooms, and birdsongs. 2 beds 2 baths 2 bonus rooms, and gardens so beautiful that it may bring a tear to your eye. Relax, entertain, and feel the connection to the beauty around you.Perfectly positioned in W Durham, between Chapel Hill and Durham, and just beyond city limits - meaning lower taxes, yet minutes to everything. Three nature preserves and hiking trails are just a short drive away.Inside, enjoy the lovely open floor plan, spacious primary suite with renovated en suite bath and new walk in shower, plus a versatile second bedroom with built-in Murphy bed. Upstairs offers two flexible bonus rooms, ideal for home offices, a playroom, or a private guest suite. Meticulously cared for with major updates: new fiber cement siding (2025), roof (2015), water heater (2020), whole-house water softener (2025), interior paint (2026), primary shower (2025), stove (2026).Tinker in the amazingly spacious detached wired workshop, or enjoy picking Summer's bounty in the productive raised garden beds. Come find your private paradise in a prime location!

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 17, 2026 at 2:19PM
Listing Office:: Inhabit Real Estate : 919-808-4549
Listing Agent:: Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough : 919-606-1197
MLS ID:: 10160765

General: Bedroom on Main LevelEat-in KitchenKitchen IslandWalk-In Shower
Appliances: DryerDishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeRefrigeratorRange HoodWater SoftenerWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Crawl Space
Flooring: CarpetWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: Fireplace

General: Private YardStorageGarden
Style: BungalowCape Cod

Roofing: ArchitecturalShingle
General: HardiPlank Type2Crawlspace

HOA Amenities: None
Originating MLS: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE
County: Durham

Zoning: Prop-Scott R W & Frances S Pl:000020-000188137850
View: GardenView
Fencing: FencedFront YardGateWood

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE

This listing courtesy of Marie Kathleen Brockenbrough , Inhabit Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Forest View Elementary School

3007 Mount Sinai Rd, Durham, NC, 27705

Grades KG-5

0.16 miles away

Sherwood Githens Middle School

4800 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC, 27707

Grades 6-8

3.05 miles away

Dps Hospital School

Dumc Room 3605, Durham, NC, 27710

Grades PK-12

3.47 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.