OFFER DEADLINE: Please submit best and final offers by Monday, July 6th at 2PM. Welcome to Blissful on Briarcliff, where charm meets history in this adorable 1930s Forest Hills gem! Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this cutie is filled with delightful details like gleaming hardwood floors, wood shutters, built-in nooks and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that whispers stories of yesteryear. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the spacious screened front porch, with its enchanting landscaping framing your view. Cooking will be a breeze with a shiny new Bosch dishwasher and refrigerator at your service! The main level primary en-suite, complete with two closets (because who doesn't love options?), invites you to unwind in style. The open-concept living and dining area is perfect for hosting friends, while the bonus room on the second floor offers endless possibilities for fun! Step outside to your very own sanctuary: a detached single-car garage, a fenced backyard that's just begging for a garden party, a charming pergola, a cozy fire pit for roasting marshmallows and a rain bird irrigation system to keep everything lush and lovely. With Forest Hills Park just a block away, you'll have access to a clubhouse, playground, picnic shelter and tennis/pickle courts for all your outdoor adventures. And if that's not enough, you're only minutes from the American Tobacco Trail, Durham Bulls games, Brightleaf, American Tobacco Campus, DPAC, downtown Durham, Duke University, and NC147. Come make this whimsical retreat your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jarin and Co Frederick• Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Bought with Joan Mueller• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Est. $3,038 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 109 Briarcliff Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10177902
Aug 5, 2026
Sold
$826,000
$391/sq ft
Jul 6, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Listed
$799,000
$378/sq ft
TMLS #1939419
May 29, 2014
Sold
$372,000
$176/sq ft
Mar 31, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2014
Listed
$369,000
$175/sq ft
+9
Beautiful 1930's Vintage Home in one of Durham's finest neighborhoods. Elegant Kitchen w/ high-end cabinetry & Granite Countertops & Dacor SS Range. All Main Level Rooms w/ Beautifully crafted Oak Flooring. Two Zone HVAC. Walk-In Attic for easy storage. 1st Floor Ceilings 9'. Property has undergone major renovations in last 3 years. Easy Walk or Bike to Durham's best Restaurants!
TMLS #1778234
Aug 10, 2011
Sold
$295,000
$140/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2011
Listed
$299,000
$141/sq ft
+7
Classic home on quite street in Forest Hills. The home has been completely renovated. Offers 3BD & 2BA with Bonus room. Renovations include Custom maple cabs w/ granite ctrtp, stainless steel Fridge, Range, Micro and Dishwasher. Enlarged Master Suite w/ MABA offering Garden tub & double vanity. Refinished hardwoods, new paint on exterior and interior of home and new roof. Just Lovely
TMLS #1676598
Apr 5, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2009
Listed
$325,000
$154/sq ft
TMLS #970286
Apr 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2007
Listed
$168,000
$79/sq ft
TMLS #960270
Nov 1, 2007
Sold
$150,000
$71/sq ft
Oct 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2007
Listed
$145,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,328 (+1.3%)
$327,250 + $311,057
$638,307
2024
$6,244 (+6.5%)
$327,250 + $311,057
$638,307
2023
$5,863 (+2.3%)
$80,055 + $367,560
$447,615
2022
$5,729 (+0.5%)
$80,055 + $367,560
$447,615
2021
$5,702 (+2.4%)
$80,055 + $367,560
$447,615
2020
$5,568
$80,055 + $367,560
$447,615
2019
$5,568 (+11.5%)
$80,055 + $367,560
$447,615
2018
$4,992 (+0.7%)
$47,440 + $320,534
$367,974
2017
$4,955 (+3.5%)
$47,440 + $320,534
$367,974
2016
$4,787 (+47.7%)
$47,440 + $320,534
$367,974
2014
$3,241 (+3.1%)
$46,709 + $187,457
$234,166
2013
$3,142 (+2.3%)
$46,709 + $187,457
$234,166
2012
$3,072 (+0.7%)
$46,709 + $187,457
$234,166
2011
$3,052
$46,709 + $187,457
$234,166
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,857
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
115610
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RS-10
-H
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Zone overlays
Historic Districts Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Feb 8, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Work on an irrigation backflow preventer.
Plumbing
Jul 28, 2020 • Final
Backflow preventer
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Other Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Tandem
Parking Total: 5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Refrigerator
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Combination
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 2,114
Above Grade Finished Area: 2114.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Land Information
Horse: No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Zoning: R-10
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6327.54
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Traveling from downtown Durham on W Chapel Hill St, turn L on S Gregson St which becomes Vickers Ave. Turn Right onto University Dr. Travel past Forest Hills Clubhouse, playground and tennis/picleball courts then turn Left on Briarcliff Rd. 109 Briarcliff Rd is on the Left.
Latitude: 35.977858
Longitude: -78.915546
Postal Code: 27707
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Historical Area, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,857
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 115610
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-08-06
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-07-02T22:00:09Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-07-02T22:00:09Z
Around this home
Schools
C. C. Spaulding Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27707
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$753,000 – $911,000
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