Cozy Cottage on the Hill! Fabulous curb appeal and brimming with charm, this 1939 3BR, 1BA brick home welcomes you in! Lovely curved front door opens into a spacious light-filled living space replete with original hardwoods and wood burning fireplace. Rounded doorway connects to separate dining room, perfect for casual or formal dinner parties! Great for entertaining! Vintage kitchen with intimate breakfast nook - so fun! Fantastic sunroom boasts views of the private backyard gardens. Massive unfinished attic provides loads of options - don't forget to check it out! Detached garage - wow! Located in desirable Forest Hills - easy access to Downtown & Duke University. Walking trails & playground nearby. Don't miss out! Showings begin Thursday, Sept. 7th at 12PM.
Sold for $561,000 on 11/21/23
$561,000
1014 Starlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
1,420sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
0.32 Acres Lot
$589,600 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$2,039 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,600
$554,000 - $631,000
$2,039/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:34pm
Listed by:
Andrea K Kubachko 919-818-6000,
Urban Durham Realty
Bought with:
Brett Bushnell, 230600
Compass - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2530735
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,420
- Total interior livable area: 1,420 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,420
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 140 x 100 x 140
- Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 115560
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Plaster, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Historical Area, Playground
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Unknown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2023 | Sold | $561,000+14.5%$395/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2530735 | ||
| 9/10/2023 | Contingent | $490,000$345/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2530735 | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $490,000+265.7%$345/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2530735 | ||
| 3/31/2000 | Sold | $134,000$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,288 +24.6% | $634,280 +75.4% |
| 2024 | $5,046 +6.5% | $361,715 |
| 2023 | $4,738 +2.3% | $361,715 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$589,600
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