Prime 10-Acre Land Opportunity in Durham! Discover an exceptional chance to own or develop 10 acres of old growth hardwood forest land just ten minutes (five miles) north of Duke near the highly desirable Huckleberry Heights neighborhood in northwest Durham! The land is nestled between two creeks and sixty acres of hardwood forest under a conservation easement. A three-mile running loop can start at your front door, traverse the forest and go along the Eno River for half a mile. This is quiet, peaceful and beautiful land. It's a must see! If developed, this property contains 20 half-acre lots, nineteen vacant and one parcel currently occupied by a single-family home at 216 Jefferson Drive. The 20 parcels are already recorded with the city of Durham with city-assigned addresses. Utilities (water, sewer, gas, and more) are nearby for future development. Road infrastructure is partially complete with room to expand. Please note: there is a possibility of subdividing the lots or other creative uses of the land. See fifteen page Due Diligence Site Report by a Civil Engineer in the Documents section. Conveniently located just north of I-85 and west of NC 501, this property offers easy access to major highways, including the Hwy 85/NC 147/NC 70 interchange. With quick access via Cole Mill Road, Jefferson Drive is partially developed, and the road can be extended to serve the remaining lots. The existing house at 216 Jefferson is well built with a wood stove and full wood shed. If you're inclined it could have a screen porch and deck, perhaps an art studio on the north or east side. The existing house is a 1900 square feet, two-story contemporary built in 1979. It boasts three bedrooms, an office, and an open downstairs layout. The gas furnace, tankless water heater and HVAC have all been replaced in the last five years. It is well insulated with low utility bills. Come talk to us about the exciting possibilities this land presents. Motivated sellers!
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Nest Realty of the Triangle
Office Phone: (919) 948-6378
Listing Agent: Janet Ballinger
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 10.00 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Riverside High School, Public District Grades 9-12
City of Medicine Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
J D Clement Early College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Brogden Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Hillandale Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Easley Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
R N Harris Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Garrett Road, continue straight, then turn right onto Jefferson Drive.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,100,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $2,908
Tax Year: 2021
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$2,908
$228,309
2020
$2,839
$228,309
2019
$2,839
$228,309
2018
$2,250
$165,884
2017
$2,234
$165,884
History based on county public records data.
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
4
/10
Hillandale Elementary School
2730 Hillandale Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
Easley Elementary School
302 Lebanon Cir
Distance between this listing and this school2.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
R N Harris Elementary School
1520 Cooper St
Distance between this listing and this school7.18 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
5
/10
Brogden Middle School
1001 Leon St
Distance between this listing and this school3.72 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
4
/10
Riverside High School
3218 Rose Of Sharon Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
City of Medicine Academy
301 Crutchfield St
Distance between this listing and this school3.70 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
10
/10
J D Clement Early College High School
1801 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school6.51 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Hillandale Elementary School
2730 Hillandale Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
Easley Elementary School
302 Lebanon Cir
Distance between this listing and this school2.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
R N Harris Elementary School
1520 Cooper St
Distance between this listing and this school7.18 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
5
/10
Brogden Middle School
1001 Leon St
Distance between this listing and this school3.72 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
George L Carrington Middle School
227 Milton Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.65 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Carter Community Charter
4100 N Roxboro St
Distance between this listing and this school3.71 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Riverside High School
3218 Rose Of Sharon Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
City of Medicine Academy
301 Crutchfield St
Distance between this listing and this school3.70 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
10
/10
J D Clement Early College High School
1801 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school6.51 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $86,203. Most Durham, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 216 Jefferson Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 216 Jefferson Dr property is $1,100,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 216 Jefferson Dr is land located in Durham, North Carolina, 27712.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 216 Jefferson Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 216 Jefferson Dr are: Hillandale Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Easley Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10R N Harris Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Brogden Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Riverside High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10City of Medicine Academy: GreatSchools Rating 8/10J D Clement Early College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,908 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 216 Jefferson Dr in Durham, NC and zip code 27712. This home sits on a 10.00 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,100,000.
In September 2024, from all listings sold in Durham, NC there were more than 60 sold above asking price, over 132 sold below and more than 68 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Durham, NC decreased by 0.3% between August 2024 and September 2024. In September 2024, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $425,000.
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