1811 Forest Rd

995 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
995
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss this Forest for the trees. Adorable 3 bed, 1 bath brick cottage on the edge of Watts Hillandale is ready to receive you! Well maintained with classic details like real hardwood floors, this house also sports a snazzy renovated kitchen and spruced up bathroom. Spacious lot sits up off the street with a generous and usable backyard. Vintage carport is perfect for storing your treasures, parking your car, or dressing up as an outdoor party pad. Come take a look, you won't find a better value...Don't miss this Forest for the trees. Adorable 3 bed, 1 bath brick cottage on the edge of Watts Hillandale is ready to receive you! Well maintained with classic details like real hardwood floors, this house also sports a snazzy renovated kitchen and spruced up bathroom. Spacious lot sits up off the street with a generous and usable backyard. Vintage carport is perfect for storing your treasures, parking your car, or dressing up as an outdoor party pad. Come take a look, you won't find a better value for the location! Amazing proximity to Duke, Downtown, 9th St and a $1.50 Costco Combo.
  1. Listed by Sam Poole • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 1811 Forest Road

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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2026 03:08 PM

Property Details for 1811 Forest Road

StatusActive
MLS #10148983
Days on Market32
Taxes$2,942 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty of the Triangle
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Building Information for 1811 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,939 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,694

Property Taxes

$245

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1811 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Directions: From Downtown Durham, head west down Main St. Turn Right onto Buchanan Blvd. Continue onto Guess Rd. Left onto Forest Rd. House is on your left.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.025157
  • Longitude: -78.918214
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,942.45
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 18B
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - E K Powe
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Riverside
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, On Street
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 995.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 127820
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings
  • Interior: Carport, Driveway, On Street, Brick, In Hall, Main Level
  • Equipment: In Hall, Main Level, Carport, Driveway, On Street
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 16.7
  • Room Width: 16.7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7.8
  • Room Width: 7.8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7.8
  • Room Width: 7.8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1811 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

$349,000—
Nov 3, 2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000—
Nov 3, 2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
Nov 3, 2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000—
Nov 2, 2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000—
Nov 2, 2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
Oct 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582426771

$154,000—
Sep 14, 2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
Sep 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$150,000—
Sep 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

$349,000
11/03/2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000
11/03/2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
11/03/2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000
11/02/2016

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$154,000
11/02/2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
10/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582426771

$154,000
09/14/2016

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

—
09/09/2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$150,000
09/09/2016

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2089071

$150,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1811 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$175,500Additions$121,327Total$296,827
Tax Record2025$2,942 ($245 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN127820Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1811 Forest Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
E K Powe Elementary
PublicPK to 5

W G Pearson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Brogden Middle
Public6 to 8

Riverside High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1811 Forest Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2026 by Nest Realty of the Triangle, it's currently listed at $349,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on November 3, 2016. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include E K Powe Elementary, W G Pearson Elementary and Brogden Middle. 1811 Forest Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 995 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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