1837 Forest Rd, Durham, NC 27705
- $397,000
- 2
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 1,110
- SqFt
Seller Representative Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas
- List Price
- $397,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 10183197
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Full-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,110
- Lot Size
- 8,712
- Subdivision
- Broad Acres
- Neighborhood
- Watts Hospital Hillandale
- Year Built
- 1948
- Acres
- 0.20
Property Description
Updated 1948 two-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Durham's sought-after Broad Acres neighborhood near Watts Hospital-Hillandale. This charming home blends historic character with modern upgrades, including oak floors, a cozy fireplace, screened front and back porches, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with granite countertops, full-extension cabinetry, oversized Rachiele copper farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, vented hood, Miele combi-steam oven, and GE conventional oven. The primary bedroom offers a 5' x 10' walk-in closet and direct access to the screened back porch. The spacious bath features twin pedestal sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and Carrara marble-look subway tile. Major improvements include 2019 rewiring and PEX plumbing, architectural shingle roof, sealed crawl space, lead paint and asbestos remediation, Ethernet/CAT-5, Rinnai tankless water heater, and EV charging station. Enjoy a southeast-facing backyard ideal for raised-bed gardening, plus easy access to Westover Park and the West Ellerbee Creek Trail. Designed by Archie Royal Davis's firm and recognized by Preservation Durham, this Forest Road home is a well-preserved example of post-WWII vernacular architecture.
Additional Information
- Style
- Bungalow, Cottage
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Elementary School
- Durham - E K Powe Elementary
- Middle School
- Durham - Brogden Middle
- High School
- Durham - City of Medicine Academy
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
- Water
- Public
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Roof
- Shingle, Architectural
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
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