Charming ranch tucked away on a quiet street yet close to everything! Beautiful hardwood floors, moldings, and light-filled rooms. An amazing, versatile 3BR/2BA floor plan with owners suite, large kitchen, and study off of bedroom. 3rd bedroom could also serve as dining room. Outdoor area includes large front yard and fenced-in back yard with patio and storage building. Amazing location with easy access to North Pointe shopping, close to 9th and Broad streets, and convenient to Duke University and Downtown Durham. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$261Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Whaley• Frasher Whaley Realty Group
Est. $1,851 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1711 Forest Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10175950
Jul 29, 2026
Sold
$296,000
$261/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2026
Listed
$288,000
$254/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Jun 6, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,825
$2/sq ft
May 23, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,825
$2/sq ft
TMLS #1863751
Jan 7, 2013
Sold
$52,500
$46/sq ft
Jan 7, 2013
Sold
$52,500
$46/sq ft
Dec 22, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2012
Listed
$59,000
$52/sq ft
Nov 21, 2012
Listed
$59,000
$52/sq ft
Great investment property or primary residence! Nice older home in established neighborhood, hardwood floors, needs new paint. Deck structure ready to build! Walk to resturants. Beautiful tree lined street and a must see! Very nice large yard!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,880 (+58.2%)
$175,500 + $114,995
$290,495
2024
$1,820 (+6.5%)
$175,500 + $114,995
$290,495
2023
$1,709 (+2.3%)
$35,130 + $95,343
$130,473
2022
$1,670 (+0.5%)
$35,130 + $95,343
$130,473
2021
$1,662 (+2.4%)
$35,130 + $95,343
$130,473
2020
$1,623
$35,130 + $95,343
$130,473
2019
$1,623 (−6.6%)
$35,130 + $95,343
$130,473
2018
$1,738 (+0.7%)
$32,202 + $95,916
$128,118
2017
$1,725 (+3.5%)
$32,202 + $95,916
$128,118
2016
$1,666 (+13.7%)
$32,202 + $95,916
$128,118
2014
$1,465 (+3.2%)
$15,808 + $90,022
$105,830
2013
$1,420 (+2.3%)
$15,808 + $90,022
$105,830
2012
$1,388 (+0.7%)
$15,808 + $90,022
$105,830
2011
$1,379
$15,808 + $90,022
$105,830
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,088
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
100929
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Oct 19, 2010 • Final
Plumbing
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Blinds
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 1134.0
Structure Type: House, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,134
Above Grade Finished Area: 1134.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Square Feet: 7405.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2879.68
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: North on Broad, right on Forest, house on right.
Latitude: 36.024282
Longitude: -78.916971
Postal Code: 27705
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 100929
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-07-29
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-06-24T11:44:08Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-06-24T11:44:08Z
Around this home
Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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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 105° 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 • 27705
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$276,000 – $335,000
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