1842 Forest Rd is a 1,075 square foot house on a 0.52 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 23, 2023 for $222,500. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $363,318.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$363,318
$141K since sold in June 2023$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($430K) of 6 comparable homes.
WATTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. GREAT LOT WITH LOADS OF FRUIT AND FLOWERING TREES. ROOF LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL IN LR/ HALL AND BEDROOMS. KNOTTY PINE PANELING IN DINING ROOM. NEW CENTRAL AIR. FULL BASEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL F. P. CRACKED CERAMIC TILES ON FRONT PORCH AND IN SUNROOM. FULL HOME ALARM SYSTEM. HOUSE IS PRETTY AND WELL DONE.
Public Records
Jun 23, 2023
Sold
$222,500
$207/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2000
Sold
$103,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1996
Sold
$87,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1993
Sold
$63,500
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,071 (+6.5%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2023
$1,944 (+2.3%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2022
$1,900 (+0.5%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2021
$1,891 (+2.4%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2020
$1,847
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2019
$1,847 (−13.3%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2018
$2,131 (+0.7%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2017
$2,115 (+3.5%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2016
$2,043 (+16.1%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2014
$1,760 (+3.1%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2013
$1,706 (+2.3%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2012
$1,668 (+0.7%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2011
$1,657
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
Tax history for 1842 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,071 (+6.5%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2023
$1,944 (+2.3%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2022
$1,900 (+0.5%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2021
$1,891 (+2.4%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2020
$1,847
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2019
$1,847 (−13.3%)
$37,773 + $110,672
$148,445
2018
$2,131 (+0.7%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2017
$2,115 (+3.5%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2016
$2,043 (+16.1%)
$41,717 + $115,349
$157,066
2014
$1,760 (+3.1%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2013
$1,706 (+2.3%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2012
$1,668 (+0.7%)
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
2011
$1,657
$27,600 + $99,561
$127,161
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
May 3, 2024 • Active
Building
Demolish a single-family home.
Demolition
May 1, 2024 • Final
Building
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,015
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BROADACRES SEC 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,075
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,075
Building Sq. Ft: 2,090
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BROADACRES/SEC:01/LT#01-02
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,651
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.52
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 156
Zoning Code: RU-5
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Durham County
APN: 127792
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 30, 2025
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E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
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Estimated sale price
$346,000 – $418,000
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