Price Reduction

Address

1837 Forest Road, Durham, NC

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 392,000

Property Attributes

ID#10183197
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyDurham
CityDurham
NeighborhoodBroad Acres
Zip27705
StyleBungalow, Cottage
Year Built1948
Price$ 392,000
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1110
Lot Size0.2 Acres

Data Source:

Triangle MLS (TMLS)

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.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Durham - E K Powe Elementary Elementary School	Durham - Brogden Middle Middle School	Durham - City of Medicine Academy High School

Price History
8/19/2026	Listed $397,000
8/31/2026	1$392,000

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Utilities	Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof	Architectural Shingle,Shingle
Appliances	Built-In Electric Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer Stacked
Zoning	R-5
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Enclosed,Front Porch,Porch,Screened,Side Porch
Architectural Style	Bungalow,Cottage
Construction Materials	Aluminum Siding
Year Built	1948
Stories Count	1
Levels	One
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Community Features	Historical Area
County	Durham
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
HOA	false
Attached Garage	false
Subdivision Name	Broad Acres
Garage Y/N	false
Other Structures	Shed(s)
Total Rooms	5
Full Baths	1
Status	Active
Directions	North on Broad St, cross Guess Rd, and take second left onto Forest Rd. Continue on around curve, house is on the left.
High School	Durham - City of Medicine Academy
City	Durham
Senior Community Y/N	false
Open Parking Spaces	2
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	8537.76
Elementary School	Durham - E K Powe Elementary
Tax Annual Amount	3334.83
Middle/Junior High School	Durham - Brogden Middle
Structure Type	House
Standard Status	Active

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Granite Counters,Primary Downstairs,Recessed Lighting,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower
Flooring	Hardwood
Total Fireplaces	1
Fireplace Features	Gas Log
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Above Grade Finished Area	1110
Laundry Features	Laundry Closet
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Baths	1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Fenced Yard,Rain Gutters,Storage
Fencing	Back Yard
Parking Features	Concrete,Driveway,On Street
Lot Features	Back Yard,City Lot,Front Yard,Steep Slope
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	0.2
Foundation Details	Crawlspace
Building Area Total	1110
Lot Dimensions	53x121x70x132
Lot Size Acres	0.2
Road Surface Type	Paved
Road Frontage Type	City Street