Estimate anchored to list price ($675k) with a +/- roughly 7% band based on property size (2,906 SF), nearly 1-acre lot, recent interior/exterior painting and unique backyard features (koi pond, sunroom). No live comps pulled; adjust after formal CMA or appraisal.
Nearly-One-Acre Colonial with Koi Pond & Sunroom Wet Bar
Step onto a private, park-like .91-acre property and discover a spacious Colonial designed to accommodate family life and entertaining. The house totals 2,906 square feet across two stories and includes a main-floor bedroom and four full bathrooms — each bathroom equipped with heated tile floors for everyday comfort. A large kitchen and breakfast room open to multiple gathering spaces: a formal living room, family room, and a sunroom that functions as the home’s entertainer’s anchor. The sunroom features a wet bar finished with a Dekton countertop and offers direct access to the back patio — ideal for indoor/outdoor flow.
Outdoor living here is a signature asset: a broad, newly painted rear patio overlooks a serene koi pond with an operating waterfall and its own self-contained ecosystem, plus a firepit for evening gatherings. Mature landscaping and perimeter privacy create a rare, close-in acreage setting that feels removed from the city yet stays convenient to modern conveniences. Interior finishes include hardwood and bamboo flooring, ceramic tile, French doors, garden windows and contemporary paint throughout.
An unfinished, high-ceiling basement is heated and cooled and presents one of the clearest value-add opportunities — convert to a workshop, finished recreation space, or home gym with relatively straightforward mechanical connections already present. The crawlspace is sealed; mechanical systems include heat-pump central heating/cooling alongside radiant floor elements.
Practical features include a two-car attached garage (garage faces side), a long driveway for extra parking, a laundry room on the main level, and owned water-softening equipment. The property is about 15 minutes from downtown Durham and reportedly only minutes from a soon-to-open Publix, giving you the best combination of quiet lot size and daily convenience. Offered at $675,000, this home suits buyers looking for privacy, entertaining capability, and clear upside through basement finishing or modest landscaping enhancements.
A 1978 colonial on 0.91 acres.
Building
Site & utilities
North Durham / Fairoaks area (est.)
Researched nearby locations
Location
5324 Fairoaks Rd, Durham, NC 27712
This section of North Durham features established single-family neighborhoods with mature trees, larger lots and an easy commute to downtown Durham and Research Triangle Park. The area attracts buyers who want more outdoor space while remaining within a short drive of restaurants, hospitals, universities and employment centers. New retail projects (including a Publix noted by the listing) are increasing convenience without diminishing the quiet residential character.
Large private lot, nearby parks and regional greenways offer outdoor options; property itself provides pond, patio and firepit for on-site recreation.
A factual market snapshot around 5324 Fairoaks Rd.
North Durham single-family inventory remains constrained for homes with large lots and distinctive outdoor amenities. Median sale prices across Durham County have outpaced many statewide markets in recent years, and properties offering private acreage within 15–20 minutes of downtown command a premium. This listing’s combination of near-acre site, sunroom wet bar, and unique koi pond places it above typical product in the area — expect stronger interest from owner-occupiers versus pure investors. Days on market for comparable, well-maintained homes with large lots typically run below the county average; sellers can often receive offers near list when pricing reflects finished square footage and lot premium. Confirm current local comps before finalizing offers; this analysis uses the $675,000 list price as the anchor and estimates value within a modest ±7% band.
Likely single-family residential zoning (e.g., R-20 or comparable county designation) — verify with Durham County planning.
Zoning
Research-indicated uses
- Single Family Residential
- Accessory Structures Subject To County Setbacks
- Potential Home Occupation With Permit
Assessment data and recorded transactions.
Assessed value is kept visually separate from the CompCasa market-value estimate.
Sale history
What the research supports — and what is still worth verifying.
Key findings
- 2,906 total living square feet, built in 1978; four bedrooms, four full bathrooms.
- Large lot: 0.91 acres (39,639 sq ft) offers privacy and outdoor amenities.
- List price $675,000; AVM predicted value ~$671,350 — listing is in-line with automated estimates.
- Basement is unfinished but heated/cooled — potential to add finished square footage without major mechanical changes.
- Property near new retail (Publix) and ~15 minutes to downtown Durham — good commuter/amenity balance.
What stands out about this property.
Interior Features
- 4 bedrooms, including main-floor bedroom
- 4 full bathrooms with heated tile floors
- Sunroom with wet bar and Dekton countertop
- Hardwood and bamboo floors plus ceramic tile
- Unfinished high-ceiling basement (heated & cooled)
- Laundry room on main level, French doors, garden window
Exterior & Lot
- 0.91-acre (39,639 sq ft) landscaped lot
- Private rear patio overlooking koi pond with waterfall
- Firepit and mature perimeter landscaping
- 2-car attached garage, long driveway
- Exterior recently painted
Location & Neighborhood
- Approximately 15 minutes to downtown Durham
- Minutes from soon-to-open Publix and neighborhood retail
- Quiet established North Durham residential area
- Convenient access to RTP and RDU via nearby arterials
Walkability & Recreation
- Walkability Rating: 40/100
- Nearby green spaces and neighborhood parks
- Close driving access to regional greenways and outdoor amenities
Sources & research confidence.
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