RENTED SEP 18, 2025

1024 Starlight Dr Durham, NC 27707

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $395,000 - $508,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
992 Sq Ft
$449/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Fireplace
  • Accessible Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2025

Avail early Sept. Lovely 2 bedroom cottage in Forest Hills, abounds with grace and charm. The beauty is in the details. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, updated kitchen and bath. And oh, the back yard! Home is easily accessible to 15-501, I85, and 147, shopping and area eateries. Living room has wide windows, hardwood floors and masonry fireplace. Updated kitchen with upgraded maple cabinets and breakfast bar. Large bedrooms. Washer/Dryer in home. Extra storage in the cellar. Large backyard has wonderful deck and is fully fenced. All this and more, make this home a must see. Pets negotiable. Hurry, this home will not last long!!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Kathrine Arsena

Red Door Company License #176146 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Kathrine Arsena

Red Door Company License #176146 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 992 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Central Living Area

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Morehead Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,950
  • Property Available on 9/8/25
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for tax
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • $100 Application Fee

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Owner Pays: Other Tax
  • Available Date: 2025-09-08

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 992.0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Unit Levels: One
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Avail early Sept. Lovely 2 bedroom cottage in Forest Hills, abounds with grace and charm. The beauty is in the details. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, updated kitchen and bath. And oh, the back yard! Home is easily accessible to 15-501, I85, and 147, shopping and area eateries. Living room has wide windows, hardwood floors and masonry fireplace. Updated kitchen with upgraded maple cabinets and breakfast bar. Large bedrooms. Washer/Dryer in home. Extra storage in the cellar. Large backyard has wonderful deck and is fully fenced. All this and more, make this home a must see. Pets negotiable. Hurry, this home will not last long!!
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Contract Information Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Contract Information Availability Date: 2025-09-08
  • Contract Information Security Deposit2: 1950.0
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 992.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Pets Allowed Cats OK: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Dogs OK: Yes
  • Vegetation Cleared2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Main
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 6969.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Pets Allowed Breed Restrictions: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 992.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Community Features:None3: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Acres: 0.16
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Other19: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Deck, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Deck: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • HOA Rent Includes: None
  • Fees Application Fee: 100.0

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Jordan
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Morehead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Quigley Alexander S and Quigley Ashley S
Bought by
Kotch Seth M and Olivar Anne H
Current Estimated Value
$445,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,600
Outstanding Balance
$90,095
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$355,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2005
Sold by
Hannestad Jonas P
Bought by
Quigley Alexander S and Quigley Ashley S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Rand Christina C
Bought by
Hannestad Jonas P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2001
Sold by
Ellis Lesley Taylor
Bought by
Rand Christina C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,350
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2000
Sold by
Taylor Patricia A
Bought by
Ellis Lesley Taylor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
8.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
Nightingale Roger W and Nightingale Kathryn R
Bought by
Taylor Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,800
Interest Rate
6.84%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kotch Seth M $189,500 None Available
Quigley Alexander S $188,000 --
Hannestad Jonas P $165,000 --
Rand Christina C $133,000 --
Ellis Lesley Taylor $120,000 --
Taylor Patricia A $113,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kotch Seth M $151,600
Previous Owner Quigley Alexander S $144,000
Previous Owner Hannestad Jonas P $132,000
Previous Owner Rand Christina C $126,350
Previous Owner Ellis Lesley Taylor $80,000
Previous Owner Taylor Patricia A $90,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $1,950 -2.5% $2 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $2,000 -9.1% $2 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Rent $2,200 +4.8% --
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Off Market $2,100 -- --
07/03/2023 07/03/23 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Price Changed $2,100 -4.5% $2 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Rent $2,200 -- --
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,536 $457,570 $319,000 $138,570
2024 $3,145 $225,454 $78,232 $147,222
2023 $2,953 $225,454 $78,232 $147,222
2022 $2,886 $225,454 $78,232 $147,222
2021 $2,872 $225,454 $78,232 $147,222
2020 $2,804 $225,454 $78,232 $147,222
2019 $2,903 $233,400 $78,232 $155,168
2018 $2,553 $188,173 $46,360 $141,813
2017 $2,534 $188,173 $46,360 $141,813
2016 $2,448 $217,806 $46,360 $171,446
2015 $2,423 $175,031 $29,599 $145,432
2014 $2,423 $175,031 $29,599 $145,432
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Kathrine Arsena

    Red Door Company

    (919) 623-7517

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10105408

Doorify MLS

APN: 115557

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Forest Hills

1024 Starlight Dr, Durham, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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