1837 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705
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1837 Forest Road,Durham, NC 27705
$392,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,110 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: lisa janes
Office: weichert, realtors-mark thomas
MLS#:10183197
Source:RD
Price summary
- Price:$392,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$353.15
About this home
Updated 1948 two-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Durham's sought-after Broad Acres neighborhood near Watts Hospital-Hillandale. This charming home blends historic character with modern upgrades, including oak floors, a cozy fireplace, screened front and back porches, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with granite countertops, full-extension cabinetry, oversized Rachiele copper farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, vented hood, Miele combi-steam oven, and GE conventional oven. The primary bedroom offers a 5' x 10' walk-in closet and direct access to the screened back porch. The spacious bath features twin pedestal sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and Carrara marble-look subway tile. Major improvements include 2019 rewiring and PEX plumbing, architectural shingle roof, sealed crawl space, lead paint and asbestos remediation, Ethernet/CAT-5, Rinnai tankless water heater, and EV charging station. Enjoy a southeast-facing backyard ideal for raised-bed gardening, plus easy access to Westover Park and the West Ellerbee Creek Trail. Designed by Archie Royal Davis's firm and recognized by Preservation Durham, this Forest Road home is a well-preserved example of post-WWII vernacular architecture....
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Home facts
- Year built:1948
- Subdivision & Development:Broad Acres
- Listing ID #:10183197
- Added:45 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 13, 2026 at 03:37 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:5
- Flooring:Hardwood
- Bathrooms Description:Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Living area:1,110 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric, Heat Pump
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle, Shingle
- Year built:1948
- Building area:1,110 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.2 Acres
- Lot Features:Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Steep Slope
- Architectural Style:Bungalow, Cottage
- Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Enclosed, Fenced Yard, Front Porch, Porch, Rain Gutters, Screened, Side Porch, Storage
- Levels:One
Schools
- High school:Durham - City of Medicine Academy
- Middle school:Durham - Brogden Middle
- Elementary school:Durham - E K Powe Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$392,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$353.15
- Tax amount:$3,335
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Laundry Closet
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Concrete, Driveway, On Street
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