Last Sold Price
3 beds995 sqft$302/sqft
1811 Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sam Poole • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 1811 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
10148983
Taxes
$2,942 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty of the Triangle

Sold By The Douglas Realty Group

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Building Information for 1811 Forest Road

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

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$1,770 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,525

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 Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden Middle
  • High School: Durham - Riverside High
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
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.94
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 10.0
  • 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 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 9.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.7
  • Room Width: 16.7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.8
  • Room Width: 7.8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 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
Aug 5, 2026

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

$300,000
Jul 31, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945970429

$300,000

+7.1% / yr

Jul 3, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2026

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

$300,000
07/31/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945970429

$300,000

+7.1% / yr

07/03/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10148983

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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 Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN127820

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
W G Pearson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

E K Powe 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1811 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705
$300,000
3
995
7,405
2
1
993
7,405
2
1
982
7,405
$139,000
3
1,495
7,100
$53,000
3
1,000
7,405
3
1,216
7,405

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