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228 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC, 27703

$473,000

Home List Price

$5,617*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,814 SqFt
$261/SqFt
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228 Olive Branch Rd, Durham$473,000

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$5,617*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1968
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
MLS #10061061
Lot Size1.39 Acres
StatusActive

About 228 Olive Branch Rd

Welcome to this charming, 1960s split-level home—a perfect blend of nostalgia and opportunity! Lovingly maintained, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom gem invites new owners to create their own cherished memories. Tucked in a serene setting, the home comes with two additional vacant lots, each just under half an acre, ideal for gardening, expansion, or future investment. Inside, the lower level is cleverly designed as a self-contained apartment with a private entry. Complete with a kitchenette, a cozy family/dining area, a full bathroom, and a bedroom, this space has a proven track record as a short-term rental, offering great potential for added income or multi-generational living. Outdoors, you'll find a backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool, a cabana with a bar area, and a tranquil goldfish pond surrounded by lush, flowering plants. The screen porch doubles as a cozy sunroom in winter, with an adjacent workshop featuring a roll-up garage door, making it easy to work on projects with views of the garden and nearby lot. The home awaits a few updates, but it's full of character and ready for you to enjoy as-is or personalize to make it your own. Embrace the charm, invest in the land, and experience the possibilities this delightful property offers!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Living Area: 1,814 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
  • Office Phone: (919) 859-3300
  • Listing Agent: Seth Roberts

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Back Fence, Privacy Fence, Garden, Private Entrance

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 1.39 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Durham take Hwy 98 from Sherron Road west, right on Olive Branch, home on right. GPS works

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $473,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $261/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,898
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Durham, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$424.7K

Med. Price/SqFt

$233

Avg. Days On Market

35

# of Sold Homes

236

228 Olive Branch Rd vs Durham

17 DAYS ON ROCKET

-18 Days

$473,000

+$48.2K More

$261/SqFt

+$27 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $48.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $27/SqFt more than other homes in Durham, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Triangle MLS
  • MLS Number: #10061061

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
  • Office Phone: (919) 859-3300
  • Listing Agent: Seth Roberts

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,898$192,240
2020$1,647$192,240
2019$1,628$192,240
2018$1,337$144,819
2017$1,293$144,819

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

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.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Oak Grove Elementary School

  • 3810 Wake Forest Rd

  • 1.97 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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7
/10

  • Spring Valley Elementary School

  • 2051 Northern Durham Pkwy

  • 2.00 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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5
/10

  • Bethesda Elementary School

  • 2009 S Miami Blvd

  • 3.66 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,444. Residents of Durham, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 228 Olive Branch Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 228 Olive Branch Rd property is $473,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 228 Olive Branch Rd is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27703.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 228 Olive Branch Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,898 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 228 Olive Branch Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 228 Olive Branch Rd is 1,814 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 228 Olive Branch Rd is 1968.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›Durham County›Durham›27703›228 Olive Branch Rd

This home is located at 228 Olive Branch Rd in Durham, NC and zip code 27703 in the Ravenstone neighborhood. This 1,814 square foot home, which was built in 1968, sits on a 1.39 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $473,000.

While more than 50 listings in Durham, NC in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 61 listings sold at asking price, and more than 125 were sold below. The number of listings in Durham, NC increased by 2.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024 median list price was $424,728 and the average listing age was 35 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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