For sale

$397,000

Est. $2,450/mo —

•

1,110

sq ft

1837 Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27705

About this home

Updated 1948 two-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Durham's sought-after Broad Acres neighborhood near Watts Hospital-Hillandale. This charming home blends historic character with modern upgrades, including oak floors, a cozy fireplace, screened front and back porches, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with granite countertops, full-extension cabinetry, oversized Rachiele copper farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, vented hood, Miele combi-steam oven, and GE conventional oven. The primary bedroom offers a 5' x 10' walk-in closet and direct access to the screened back porch. The spacious bath features twin pedestal sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and Carrara marble-look subway tile. Major improvements include 2019 rewiring and PEX plumbing, architectural shingle roof, sealed crawl space, lead paint and asbestos remediation, Ethernet/CAT-5, Rinnai tankless water heater, and EV charging station. Enjoy a southeast-facing backyard ideal for raised-bed gardening, plus easy access to Westover Park and the West Ellerbee Creek Trail. Designed by Archie Royal Davis's firm and recognized by Preservation Durham, this Forest Road home is a well-preserved example of post-WWII vernacular architecture.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

8,537 sq ftLot Size

$358Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Dye Janes • Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas

Listing updated: Aug 16, 2026 at 02:48am

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•Source:TMLS #10183197

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$2,450 per month

Principal and interest$2,060

Property taxes

$278

HOA dues

Home insurance

$112

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

E K Powe Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Brogden Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Riverside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

3/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Watts

Hospital-Hillandale

Watts Hospital-Hillandale, located between Duke University and the Eno River corridor, is a residential and institutional Durham neighborhood with leafy streets and mid-century character. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Ninth Street corridor near Broad St, where indie cafes, bookstores, and small eateries set a steady, walkable rhythm. Brick ranches and classic bungalows mix with apartment communities, framed by mature trees and rolling topography. Duke Park and the Ellerbe Creek Trail add green space for daily loops and weekend wandering. Community pillars include Regulator Bookshop, Monuts Donuts, and the Carolina Theatre downtown for a classic marquee night.

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Offer insights

1837 Forest Rd · $397,000

Strong offer

$398K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $398K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Granite counters
Recessed lighting
Smooth ceilings
Soaking tub
Storage
Walk-in closets
Walk-in shower
Gas-log fireplace

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (both on the main level)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Soaking tub and walk-in shower

Kitchen
Built-in electric oven
Cooktop
Double oven
Range hood
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Granite counters

Laundry & utility
Stacked washer/dryer
Laundry closet
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump
Central air

Sale and tax history for 1837 Forest Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10183197

Jul 29, 2026

Listed

$397,000

$358/sq ft

TMLS #610028

Nov 29, 2023

Price Changed

$32,000

$29/sq ft

Oct 12, 2001

Sold

$109,900

$99/sq ft

Oct 12, 2001

Sold

$109,900

$99/sq ft

Sep 15, 2001

Price Changed

$109,900

$99/sq ft

Sep 15, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 3, 2001

Listed

$109,900

$99/sq ft

Sep 3, 2001

Listed

$109,900

$99/sq ft

TMLS #1880417

May 28, 2013

Sold

$137,500

$124/sq ft

Mar 29, 2013

Contingent

—

Mar 21, 2013

Listed

$139,900

$126/sq ft

+13

TMLS #852845

Apr 25, 2006

Sold

$133,500

$120/sq ft

Mar 19, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 15, 2006

Listed

$131,900

$119/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 12, 2001

Sold

$110,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,001 (−2.2%)

$180,000 + $156,410

$336,410

2023

$2,045 (+2.3%)

$35,850 + $120,287

$156,137

2022

$1,998 (+0.5%)

$35,850 + $120,287

$156,137

2021

$1,989 (+2.4%)

$35,850 + $120,287

$156,137

2020

$1,942 (+2.2%)

$35,850 + $120,287

$156,137

2019

$1,901 (−4.6%)

$35,850 + $116,966

$152,816

2018

$1,992 (+0.7%)

$32,862 + $113,952

$146,814

2017

$1,977 (+3.5%)

$32,862 + $113,952

$146,814

2016

$1,910 (+23.1%)

$32,862 + $113,952

$146,814

2014

$1,551 (+3.1%)

$20,932 + $91,167

$112,099

2013

$1,504 (+2.3%)

$20,932 + $91,167

$112,099

2012

$1,471 (+0.7%)

$20,932 + $91,167

$112,099

2011

$1,461

$20,932 + $91,167

$112,099

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1952

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,103

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,103

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

127829

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

Sep 10, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Install a hardwired electric vehicle charger on the exterior wall.

Electrical

Ev charger

Mar 9, 2022 • Final

Electrical

Extend an electrical circuit to install a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet on a back porch.

Electrical

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, 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

82/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

5.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1837 Forest Rd

$395,201

$1,799 under list price of $397K

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Rental earnings

Est. $1,986 per month, based on comparable rentals

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