228 Olive Branch Road
Durham, NC 27703
$473,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,814 Sq. Ft.
$261 / Sq. Ft.
1,814
Sq. Ft.
$261
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
Description
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...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!
- Listed by Seth Roberts • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Property Details for 228 Olive Branch Road
View
Yes
WaterfrontNo
Showings Expected to Begin11-17-2024
SubdivisionShaw Hills Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2024 11:23 PM
Property Details for 228 Olive Branch Road
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10061061 |
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Taxes | $2,838 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 AC / 60,548 SF |
| County | Durham County |
Building Information for 228 Olive Branch Road
Stories2Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,548 SF
Property Information for 228 Olive Branch Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zoning: Residential
- Directions: From Durham take Hwy 98 from Sherron Road west, right on Olive Branch, home on right. GPS works
- Subdivision Name: Shaw Hills Estates
- Latitude: 35.971658
- Longitude: -78.785103
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,838.21
- City Limits YN: No
- Lot Number: 19-23
- Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-01-04
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Spring Valley
- Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Neal
- High School: Durham - Southern
Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1.0
- Carport: Yes
- Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 1814.0
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0
- Other Area Above Grade: 0
- Other Area Below Grade: 0
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: See tax cards in Docs File
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Power Production YN: No
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 70
- Below Grade Finished Area: 601.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: None
- Senior Community: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Entrance
- Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
- Foundation Details: Combination, Slab, Other
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Asphalt
- New Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Spa: No
- Equipment Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Interior: Brick, Wood Siding
- Equipment: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 4
- Room Width: 4.0
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
- Room Description: Living/Dining
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 15
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
- Room Description: Lower Level
- Room Dimensions: 22 x 11.5
- Room Width: 11.5
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4
- Room Width: 10.4
- Room Length: 12.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 14.1 x 13.5
- Room Width: 13.5
- Room Length: 14.1
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.7
- Room Width: 9.7
- Room Length: 10.3
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.5
- Room Width: 9.5
- Room Length: 9.7
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.5
- Room Width: 10.5
- Room Length: 11.8
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bathroom 4
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Workshop
Room 11
- Room Description: Screened Porch
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
Room 12
- Room Description: Patio
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 228 Olive Branch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 228 Olive Branch Road
Taxable ValueLand$36,550Additions$155,690Total$192,240
Tax Record2024$2,115 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningRRCountyDURHAMAPN193447Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 228 Olive Branch Road
This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Spring Valley Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Neal Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Public9 to 12 | ||
Durham's Performance Learning Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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