About 5314 Taproot Lane
A solidly built and lovingly maintained multilevel home in the beautiful Piney Mountain neighborhood. House offers four bedrooms plus a good-sized study, living room, family room, three & a half baths, sunroom/dining room and kitchen w/dining. The private and peaceful back deck is perfect for outdoor living, overlooking acres of woods. The large, wooded lot leads down to a common area and delightful small creek. Ideal location in protected area (surrounded by Duke Forest) with convenient access to Chapel Hill, Durham and Hillsborough. Friendly yet private neighborhood with a pond and acres of common land with walking trails and a gem of a playground hidden in the woods. The extensive hiking and biking trails in Duke Forest are accessible by foot.
Features of 5314 Taproot Lane
| MLS® # | 10096699 |
|---|---|
| Price | $885,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.50 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 3,211 |
| Acres | 1.37 |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Contemporary, Transitional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 5314 Taproot Lane |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Piney Mountain |
| City | Durham |
| County | Orange |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27705-8112 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected |
|---|---|
| Parking | Asphalt, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Shower |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | Three Or More |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Exterior Entry, Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Fenced Yard, Storage |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Hardwood Trees, Private, Sloped |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Cedar |
| Foundation | Block, Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Orange - New Hope |
|---|---|
| Middle | Orange - A L Stanback |
| High | Orange - Cedar Ridge |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 15th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees | 500 |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Annually |
Listing Details
| Office | West Durham Realty |
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