Charming brick cottage in prime location near downtown, Duke, Ellerbee Creek Trail & shopping. Tastefully renovated: refinished hardwood floors, new roof, Gas Pack, water heater, windows, cabinets, sink, paint, most electrical & plumbing. Original doors, wide moldings, smooth ceilings. Bright Sunroom. Private, fenced back yard. Dead end road( no thru traffic)
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
9,278 sq ftLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by June Minton• Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with Carl Penny Jr. Penny• Fathom Realty NC, LLC
BRICK RANCH IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PRIVACY FENCE. REAR CONCRETE PATIO. NICE TREES & SHADED AREAS. BACK PORCH IS ENCLOSED & HEATED. 160 SQ FT WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN FINISHED SQ FT OF HOUSE. POSSIBLE HARDWOODS UNDER CARPET. LOCATED WITHIN HISTORIC WATTS HOSPITAL-HILLANDALE NEIGHBORHOOD. ELECTIVE NEIGHBOR- HOOD HOA.
TMLS #495802
Dec 18, 1998
Sold
$86,500
$76/sq ft
Oct 31, 1998
Listed
$87,500
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,646
$181,500 + $144,177
$325,677
2024
$1,647 (+6.5%)
$181,500 + $144,177
$325,677
2023
$1,546 (+2.3%)
$36,300 + $81,754
$118,054
2022
$1,511 (+0.5%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2021
$1,504 (+2.4%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2020
$1,468
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2019
$1,468 (−5.4%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2018
$1,552 (+0.7%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2017
$1,540 (+3.5%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2016
$1,488 (+11.8%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2014
$1,331 (+3.1%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2013
$1,291 (+2.3%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2012
$1,262 (+0.7%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2011
$1,254
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
Tax history for 1819 Forest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,646
$181,500 + $144,177
$325,677
2024
$1,647 (+6.5%)
$181,500 + $144,177
$325,677
2023
$1,546 (+2.3%)
$36,300 + $81,754
$118,054
2022
$1,511 (+0.5%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2021
$1,504 (+2.4%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2020
$1,468
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2019
$1,468 (−5.4%)
$36,300 + $81,753
$118,053
2018
$1,552 (+0.7%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2017
$1,540 (+3.5%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2016
$1,488 (+11.8%)
$33,275 + $81,109
$114,384
2014
$1,331 (+3.1%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2013
$1,291 (+2.3%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2012
$1,262 (+0.7%)
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
2011
$1,254
$22,176 + $74,027
$96,203
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
981
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
127823
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
Apr 5, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel
Jun 18, 2020 • Final
Building
Remodel
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: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Building Area Total: 1137.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1137.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x125x101x130
Lot Size Square Feet: 9278.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1468.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Riverside
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From Club Blvd, Left Broad, Lft Forest. From Downtown Main street: Broad st to Forest.From I85. Exit Hillandale. Go south, Lft Club, Lft Broad, Lft Forest.Or I85 exit Guess. South on Guess, lft broad.
Latitude: 36.025498
Longitude: -78.918654
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 981
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Durham County
APN: 127823
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
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Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-01-14
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T19:54:48Z
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Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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