About This Home
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1837 Forest Road in Durham, NC is listed for $392,000 ($353 per sqft). Built in 1948, the home offers 1,110 sqft of living space on a 0.20 acres lot.
Key Features
- Built in 1948
- 0.20 acre lot
- 2 parking spaces
- Fireplace
Property Details
Amenities
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 cabinetr
y, 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.
Monthly Cost Estimate
$2,096/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
1837 Forest Road
Durham, NC 27705
Broad Acres
Features & Amenities
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Questions & Answers
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1837 Forest Road is listed at $392,000 ($353/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,096 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.
Key features include: Built in 1948, 0.20 acre lot, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters. Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage.
This property is listed by Lisa Janes and can be reached at 9194233463.
