1820 Forest Rd

931 Sq. Ft.
$214 / Sq. Ft.
931
Sq. Ft.
$214
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare value-add opportunity in the high-demand Watts Hospital-Hillandale corridor. Strategically located minutes from Duke University and Duke Hospital, this Brick property 3/1 offers significant upside through modernization or a full flip. High-yield potential for long-term holds or premium executive rentals in a submarket defined by low inventory and rapid appreciation. Seize this chance to capture instant equity in one of Durham’s most resilient neighborhoods.Rare value-add opportunity in the high-demand Watts Hospital-Hillandale corridor. Strategically located minutes from Duke University and Duke Hospital, this Brick property 3/1 offers significant upside through modernization or a full flip. High-yield potential for long-term holds or premium executive rentals in a submarket defined by low inventory and rapid appreciation. Seize this chance to capture instant equity in one of Durham’s most resilient neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Sheri Gregory • Top Brokerage LLC
    P: (704)-999-6321 C: (704)-999-6321 info@topbrokerage.org

Property Details for 1820 Forest Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
First Broad Acres
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 09:29 AM

Property Details for 1820 Forest Road

StatusActive
MLS #4354448
Days on Market24
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1820 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,222 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$966

Property Taxes

$256

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1820 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -78.918438
  • Latitude: 36.025981
  • Directions: From Hwy 15-501 N, take the Guess Rd exit. Turn Right onto Guess Rd, then take a quick Left onto Broad St. Turn Left onto Forest Rd. The property will be on your Right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $310,139.00
  • Parcel Number: 127803
  • City Taxes Paid To: Durham
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 931.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 931
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 931.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Other, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Other
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1820 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$199,000
Mar 16, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$219,000
Mar 13, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$224,000
Mar 10, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$229,000
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354448

$239,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$199,000
03/16/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$219,000
03/13/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$224,000
03/10/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4354448

$229,000
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354448

$239,000

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

Public Records for 1820 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$178,500Additions$131,639Total$310,139
Tax Record2025$3,074 ($256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,054 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN127803Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1820 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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1820 Forest Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on March 6, 2026 by Top Brokerage LLC, it's currently listed at $199,000. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include W G Pearson Elementary, E K Powe Elementary and Brogden Middle. 1820 Forest Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 931 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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