Don't miss this Forest for the trees. Adorable 3 bed, 1 bath brick cottage on the edge of Watts Hillandale is ready to receive you! Well maintained with classic details like real hardwood floors, this house also sports a snazzy renovated kitchen and spruced up bathroom. Spacious lot sits up off the street with a generous and usable backyard. Vintage carport is perfect for storing your treasures, parking your car, or dressing up as an outdoor party pad. Come take a look, you won't find a better value for the location! Amazing proximity to Duke, Downtown, 9th St and a $1.50 Costco Combo.
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
1811 Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
995sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$310,400 Zestimate®
$302/sqft
$1,911 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,400
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Vintage carportReal hardwood floorsGenerous and usable backyardSpruced up bathroomRenovated kitchen
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Listed by:
Sam Poole 919-724-0424,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Darlene Harrings, 271432
The Douglas Realty Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10148983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 995
- Total interior livable area: 995 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 995
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, On Street
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning(s)
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 127820
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $302/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,827
- Annual tax amount: $2,942
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Sold | $300,000-6.3%$302/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $320,000$322/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $320,000-1.5%$322/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $325,000$327/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $325,000-6.9%$327/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+126.6%$351/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Sold | $154,000+2.7%$155/sqft |
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| 9/15/2016 | Pending sale | $150,000$151/sqft |
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| 9/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $150,000$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,942 +44.8% | $296,827 +103.8% |
| 2024 | $2,032 +6.5% | $145,675 |
| 2023 | $1,908 +2.3% | $145,675 |
| 2022 | $1,865 +0.5% | $145,675 |
| 2021 | $1,856 +2.4% | $145,675 |
| 2020 | $1,812 | $145,675 |
| 2019 | $1,812 | $145,675 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $1,812 +4% | $129,431 |
| 2017 | $1,743 +15.2% | $129,431 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $1,513 | $116,259 +30.4% |
| 2015 | $1,513 +22.6% | $89,134 |
| 2014 | $1,234 | $89,134 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,134 |
| 2012 | -- | $89,134 |
| 2011 | $1,162 +0.4% | $89,134 |
| 2010 | $1,157 +4% | $89,134 |
| 2009 | $1,112 | $89,134 |
| 2008 | $1,112 +7.4% | $89,134 +21.5% |
| 2007 | $1,036 +1.4% | $73,363 |
| 2006 | $1,021 | $73,363 |
| 2005 | $1,021 +1.4% | $73,363 |
| 2004 | $1,007 | $73,363 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watts Hospital-Hillandale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10E K Powe ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - E K Powe Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
- High: Durham - Riverside High
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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