$355,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

1523 Oak Forest Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,727 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$206 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Mangum Elementary School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled in a peaceful country setting, this well-maintained one-level home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. The spacious, fully fenced backyard is ideal for relaxing evenings around the fire pit or enjoying outdoor gatherings. You'll love the quiet surroundings while still being just minutes from Duke, UNC, Durham, and Hillsborough. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds—country living with easy access to everything!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kirk West

West & Woodall Real Estate - D License #222704 Listed on: 06/18/2025

West & Woodall Real Estate - D

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,753

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,727 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Gravel Driveway
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Mangum Elementary School
  • Lucas Middle School
  • Northern High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Oak Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 188775

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,753

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Forest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1727.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Effective Year Built: 1971
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Attic Features Unfinished2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1727.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 30492.0
  • Fencing Chain Link: Yes
  • Foundation Details Raised: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Renovated: 1971

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Laminate Counters, Living/Dining Room Combination, Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Front Door
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood
  • Acres: 0.7
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:HardiPlank Type: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 1.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Septic Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:None: Yes
  • Horse Amenities:None11: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Northern
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lucas

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 188775

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1752.9
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Mangum

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Brese Alexander and Carley Rose
Bought by
Sy Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Kirk West
West & Woodall Real Estate - D
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.74%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.58%
Original Mortgage
$348,570
Outstanding Balance
$347,984
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,860

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2021
Sold by
Earley Eric and Earley Alice
Bought by
Brese Alexander and Brese Carley Rose

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,160
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2018
Sold by
Cooke Robert P and Cooke Merri C
Bought by
Earley Eric and Earley Alice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2007
Sold by
Fife Robert E and Fife Joyce M
Bought by
Cooke Robert P and Cooke Merri C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Painter Pamela C
Bought by
Fife Robert E and Fife Joyce M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,500
Interest Rate
8.24%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $355,000 Full Send Title
Warranty Deed $355,000 Full Send Title
Warranty Deed $228,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $152,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $153,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $127,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $348,570 FHA
Closed $348,570 FHA
Closed $118,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $221,160 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $101,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $101,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $355,000 -2.7% $206 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $365,000 -- $211 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $1,753 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2023 $1,667 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2022 $1,604 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2021 $1,415 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2020 $1,386 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2019 $1,386 $167,057 $33,940 $133,117
2018 $1,323 $148,072 $33,940 $114,132
2017 $1,308 $148,072 $33,940 $114,132
2016 $1,253 $148,072 $33,940 $114,132
2015 $1,620 $164,618 $29,000 $135,618
2014 $1,620 $164,618 $29,000 $135,618
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kirk West

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kirk West

    West & Woodall Real Estate - D

    (919) 524-5138

    78 Total Sales

    Kirk West
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

  • C

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    CAITLIN SY

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (FAYETTEVILLE)

    (919) 724-6143

    51 Total Sales

    CAITLIN SY
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10103862

Doorify MLS

APN: 188775

North Carolina Durham County Hillsborough 27278

1523 Oak Forest Dr, Hillsborough, NC

This home is located at 1523 Oak Forest Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278 and is currently priced at $355,000, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 1523 Oak Forest Dr is a home located in Durham County with nearby schools including Mangum Elementary School, Lucas Middle School, and Northern High School.

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