1811 Forest Road

Closed 8/5/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$300,000

3 beds1 bath995 sqft

1811 Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1948Year Built

$302/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

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.

Listed by: Sam Poole 919.724.0424 sam.poole@nestrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C28317 • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Listing closed: 08/05/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10148983

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Property Information for 1811 Forest Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,942 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
Zoning Description: R-5
Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision

Building Information

Year Built: 1948
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 18B
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: 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
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 995.0
Lot Features: Landscaped

Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
Parcel Number: 127820
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 0.94

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s)
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick

Interior Features

Levels: One
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Smooth Ceilings

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Length: 9.8
Width: 10.0

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Length: 9.8
Width: 9.8

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main

Length: 9.8
Width: 11.0

Room 4

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Length: 11.0
Width: 16.7

Room 5

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Length: 10.0
Width: 7.8

Room 6

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 10.0
Width: 7.8

Property History for 1811 Forest Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 5, 2026	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983	$300,000	—
Jul 31, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1945970429	$300,000	—
Jul 31, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #141247704	$300,000	+7.1% / yr
Jul 3, 2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983		—
Jun 15, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983	$349,000	—
Nov 3, 2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071	$154,000	—
Oct 27, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582426771	$154,000	—
Sep 14, 2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071		—
Sep 9, 2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071	$150,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/05/2026	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983	$300,000
07/31/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1945970429	$300,000
07/31/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #141247704	$300,000 +7.1% / yr
07/03/2026	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983	—
06/15/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10148983	$349,000
11/03/2016	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071	$154,000
10/27/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #582426771	$154,000
09/14/2016	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071	—
09/09/2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2089071	$150,000

For completeness, we 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 Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN127820

Schools near 1811 Forest Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	W G Pearson Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.7 mi
6/10	E K Powe Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
5/10	Brogden Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
3/10	Riverside High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
10/10	City Of Medicine Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 13	1.3 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.7 mi
NR	Tabernacle Of Life Chr. School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 7	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	W G Pearson Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.7 mi
6/10	E K Powe Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
5/10	Brogden Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
3/10	Riverside High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
10/10	City Of Medicine Academy Public9 to 13 Choice school	1.3 mi
8/10	Durham School Of The Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.7 mi
NR	Tabernacle Of Life Chr. School Private5 to 7 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1811 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$300,000	3	1	995	7,405
1813 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	2	1	993	7,405
1809 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	2	1	982	7,405
1815 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$139,000	3	2	1,495	7,100
1805 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$53,000	3	1	1,000	7,405
1811 Hillcrest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	1.5	1,216	7,405
1809 Hillcrest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	1	953	7,405
1813 Hillcrest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	$92,500	3	1	1,250	10,105
1810 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	8,276
1819 Forest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	$245,000	3	1	1,137	9,278
1803 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$129,000	3	1	1,215	7,492
1804 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$72,000	3	1	1,047	12,632
1819 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705	$245,000	3	1	981	9,148
1807 Hillcrest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	$142,000	3	1	1,070	7,405
1815 Hillcrest Drive, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	1	1,180	13,939

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