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Seller's Agent in 2025
Courtney James
Urban Durham Realty
(919) 291-2318
5 in this area
29 Total Sales
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Tucked on one of the premier lots in Forest Hills, 1603 Hermitage offers an extraordinary blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Built in ~1930 this 2-story Colonial Revival is rich with original character. Set on a rare combined double lot, the home unfolds with mature, thoughtfully designed landscaping that blooms year-round (berries, apples, plums, and peaches!), a treehouse sanctuary a large garden area, and even room for chickens. Outdoor living takes center stage with a concrete pool and hot tub, upper and lower stone patios, extensive landscape lighting, and detached 2-car garage.
Inside, the home is equally impressive (and colorful!) with updated kitchen and baths woven seamlessly into a layout full of charm and surprises. Hidden gems such as a laundry chute on both floors, a secret closet passageway, and an attic meditation room add a sense of whimsy, while smart upgrades such as heated floors in the primary bath, an endless hot water system, updated electrical, and restored windows make daily living effortless. The layout is as flexible as it is functional: the sunroom serves as a dining / game room (we've hosted 25 there!), the downstairs office also functions beautifully as a guest room with convenient access to the nearby full bath, and the third-floor can be a gym or a playroom. It's a home that grows with you - and one of the best around for hosting gatherings, both inside and out.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Urban Durham Realty License #207615 Listed on: 07/30/2025
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,425,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,425,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $559,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,140,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,140,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2025 09/17/25 | Sold | $1,425,000 | -1.7% | $419 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | -- | $426 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $9,011 | $908,982 | $440,000 | $468,982 |
| 2024 | $8,808 | $631,453 | $108,135 | $523,318 |
| 2023 | $8,271 | $631,453 | $108,135 | $523,318 |
| 2022 | $8,082 | $631,453 | $108,135 | $523,318 |
| 2021 | $7,395 | $580,514 | $89,640 | $490,874 |
| 2020 | $7,221 | $580,514 | $89,640 | $490,874 |
| 2019 | $7,221 | $580,514 | $89,640 | $490,874 |
| 2018 | $8,178 | $602,850 | $79,680 | $523,170 |
| 2017 | $8,117 | $602,850 | $79,680 | $523,170 |
| 2016 | $7,844 | $602,850 | $79,680 | $523,170 |
| 2015 | $4,556 | $329,129 | $74,730 | $254,399 |
| 2014 | $4,556 | $329,129 | $74,730 | $254,399 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Courtney James
Urban Durham Realty
(919) 291-2318
5 in this area
29 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kenneth Jackson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
(828) 279-2198
3 in this area
99 Total Sales
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10111698
APN: 115501