$400,000
About this home
1-0 BUYDOWN OR 1% OF LOAN AMOUNT TOWARD CLOSING COSTS (UP TO $5K) WITH USE OF PREFERRED LENDER! Discover the perfect combination of modern updates, effortless one-level living, and an exceptional South Durham location at 5701 Lake Elton Road in the established Penrith community! Situated on a private, fenced 0.28-acre homesite, this beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,466 square feet and a bright, inviting floor plan designed for both entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Step inside to a fresh, move-in-ready interior featuring new carpet, new paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring, smooth ceilings, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace that creates the perfect focal point for relaxing evenings at home. The beautifully appointed kitchen features granite countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and an adjoining breakfast area, providing an easy flow for everyday meals and gatherings with family and friends. The private primary suite offers a walk-in closet, while two additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for family, overnight guests, or a dedicated home office. Additional highlights include main-level laundry, natural gas heating, a tankless water heater, mature hardwood trees, and NO HOA! Step outside to the impressive 15' x 22' rear deck overlooking the fenced backyard, creating your own outdoor oasis for grilling, entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying peaceful evenings at home. Best of all, the location is hard to beat—just minutes from I-40, The Streets at Southpoint, Research Triangle Park, RDU International Airport, shopping, dining, and everything Durham and the Triangle have to offer. With fresh updates, one-level living, fantastic outdoor space, no HOA, and an unbeatable location, this move-in-ready home delivers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for—an opportunity you won't want to miss!
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10196681
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Penrith
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 16
- On market date
- October 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.28 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Durham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.