Vintage charm with a modern touch, located in the heart of Bull City! This 3 bed Bungalow puts you mere minutes from everything Downtown Durham has to offer. The original hardwood floors emanate timeless beauty, while the updated kitchen and bath gives the convenience & comfort everyone is looking for. UPDATES INCLUDE: NEW ROOF, HVAC, BUTCHER-BLOCK COUNTERS, WINDOWS, KITCHEN CABINETS & FULLY RENOVATED BATHROOM W/ TILE SURROUND SHOWER. Relish the outdoors from the comfort of this backyard deck and lounge under the shade of large hardwood trees. Enjoy award-winning restaurants & coffee shops, see Broadway's hottest shows at DPAC and enjoy summer nights at the Durham Bulls ballpark. Claim your very own piece of this vibrant city and call Durham "home" today!
Great starter home featuring hardwood floors, all new replacement windows, refreshed paint, updated kitchen with SS appliances, white cabinets, double SS sink and is open to the living room. The metal shelves in kit. convey. New bathroom flooring with newer vanity and toilet. The washer/ dryer connection is located in a utility closet outside the kitchen door. Tree lined street convenient to I-85 and downtown Durham.
TMLS #2087993
Nov 18, 2016
Sold
$134,000
$142/sq ft
Nov 18, 2016
Sold
$134,000
$142/sq ft
Oct 12, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 5, 2016
Price Changed
$136,700
$145/sq ft
Sep 26, 2016
Price Changed
$144,900
$153/sq ft
Sep 3, 2016
Listed
$149,000
$158/sq ft
Sep 1, 2016
Listed
$136,700
$145/sq ft
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Price Improvement! Remodeled 1950s bungalow. 3 BR/ 1 bath in Walltown New kitchen, appliances and paint. New windows, attic insulation and crawlspace vapor barrier offer increased energy efficiency and a quiet interior. Refinished hardwood floors and refreshed bath. Neighborhood just on the outskirts of popular Watts Hillandale and Walltown. Close to many amenities including Walltown Park, Northgate Mall or Broad Street eateries. Don't miss this charmer!
Public Records
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$72,500
$77/sq ft
TMLS #856900
Aug 22, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2006
Listed
$79,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1997
Sold
$55,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,338 (+76.2%)
$172,500 + $164,180
$336,680
2024
$1,894 (+6.5%)
$172,500 + $164,180
$336,680
2023
$1,778 (+2.3%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2022
$1,738 (+0.5%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2021
$1,730 (+2.4%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2020
$1,689
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2019
$1,689 (+15.2%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2018
$1,465 (+0.7%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2017
$1,455 (+3.5%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2016
$1,405 (+40.4%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2014
$1,001 (+3.1%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2013
$971 (+2.3%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2012
$949 (+0.7%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2011
$943
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
Tax history for 1710 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,338 (+76.2%)
$172,500 + $164,180
$336,680
2024
$1,894 (+6.5%)
$172,500 + $164,180
$336,680
2023
$1,778 (+2.3%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2022
$1,738 (+0.5%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2021
$1,730 (+2.4%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2020
$1,689
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2019
$1,689 (+15.2%)
$34,350 + $101,422
$135,772
2018
$1,465 (+0.7%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2017
$1,455 (+3.5%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2016
$1,405 (+40.4%)
$31,487 + $76,548
$108,035
2014
$1,001 (+3.1%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2013
$971 (+2.3%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2012
$949 (+0.7%)
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
2011
$943
$14,400 + $57,922
$72,322
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
100907
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RU-5
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses 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
Jun 26, 2023 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
HVAC
Dec 6, 2019 • Final
Building
Perform interior wall demolition and place a beam. Engineering may be required by the field inspector.
Demolition
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator