A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most storied neighborhoods. This 1.65-acre homesite is the last remaining buildable one-acre lot in historic Duke Forest, offering a quiet, private setting that's still minutes from everything. The homesite sits well back from the street, surrounded by mature hardwoods that create a natural, private retreat. An existing circular driveway is already in place, making access easier during construction and giving your future home a gracious arrival. Step out your back door and walk through your own woods to the Al Buehler Trail, the beloved path that winds through the forest surrounding the historic Washington Duke Golf Course. Take the trail for a morning run, an evening stroll, or a walk to Duke Basketball and Duke Football games. Duke University is right next door. The location is hard to beat: 9 minutes to Downtown Durham; 9 minutes to I-85; 14 minutes to I-40; 17 minutes to RTP; 20 minutes to RDU International Airport. Peaceful woods, trail access, and a historic setting next to Duke, with no other lot like it left in the neighborhood. Bring your builder and your vision for the opportunity to design your once in a lifetime home.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.65 acresLot Size
$1,393,939Price/Acres
Listed by Aaron Moon• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Duke Forest, located between Duke University and Chapel Hill, is a wooded and residential Durham neighborhood with a protected research forest and winding, low-traffic roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Al Buehler Trail loop at Duke Forest, where runners, cyclists, and dog walkers circulate under tall pines and hardwood canopy. Nearby pillars include the Nasher Museum of Art for contemporary exhibitions, Duke Performances for campus-stage concerts, and the Carolina Theatre for classic film and live shows downtown. Architecture leans toward mid-century and traditional homes set back from the street, with deep lots and a quiet, green edge. Daily rhythms follow trail time, campus events, and coffee stops along Ninth Street.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Finished lot with cleared and partially wooded areas
Two-lane public road frontage
Asphalt road surface
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Cable, electricity, natural gas, sewer, and water available
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Jul 9, 2019 • Final
Building
Demolish a single-family home.
Demolition
Dec 2, 2015 • Final
Building
Remove the existing terrace and construct a new front terrace.
Addition
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.
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 105° expected this year, 15 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1516 Pinecrest Rd
$2,294,484
$5,516 under list price of $2.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $1.2M.