Move-In Ready Townhome Near Duke -- Updated and Waiting for You 5008 Rainmaker Drive is a turnkey two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhome offering 1,280 square feet of comfortable living in one of Durham's most accessible locations. Built in 2005 and recently refreshed in 2024, this home features fresh paint, new carpet, and new LVP flooring throughout -- giving it a clean, updated feel from the moment you walk in. The open layout offers everyday functionality with a half bath on the main level and two full baths upstairs. Brand new GE appliances round out the kitchen update, making this home truly move-in ready. Located in Durham County's 27704 zip code, you're just minutes from Duke University, Duke Health System, N.C. Central University, and the energy of downtown Durham. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking for a low-maintenance rental property, this location consistently delivers strong demand.
| MLS # | 10170511 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $155 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 2005 |
| Days On Site | 122 |
| Listing Provided By | Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas | Chelsea Turner Vanderpool |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
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| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,297 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | PDR |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
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| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Rooms Total | 7 |
| Roof | Shingle |
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| Foundation Details | Crawlspace |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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| Sewer | Public Sewer |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 255546 |
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| Tax Legal Description | Summer Mdw Twnhms/Ph:02/B Lk:21/Lt#20 Model-Birchw Pl:000167-000220 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Tax Map Number | 20 |
| State | NC |
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| County | Durham |
| City | Durham |
| Zip Code | 27704 |
| Area | Durham |
| Community Name | Summer Meadow |
| School District | Durham - Northern High |
| Elementary School | Durham - Sandy Ridge Elementary |
| High School | Durham - Northern High |
| Listing VS Median (in Summer Meadow) | |
Price: $229,000 low | high Med: $344,500 sqft: 1,297 low | high Med: 1,731 $ / sqft: $177 low | high Med: $201 On site: 122 low | high Med: 40 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Durham |
| City | Durham |
| Zip Code | 27704 |
| Area | Durham |
| Community Name | Summer Meadow |
| School District | Durham - Northern High |
| Elementary School | Durham - Sandy Ridge Elementary |
| High School | Durham - Northern High |
| Listing VS Median (in Summer Meadow) | |
Price: $229,000 low | high Med: $344,500 sqft: 1,297 low | high Med: 1,731 $ / sqft: $177 low | high Med: $201 On site: 122 low | high Med: 40 | |