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Seller's Agent in 2025
Susan Herst
Urban Durham Realty
(919) 414-3064
7 in this area
124 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $917,000 - $998,932
Unique opportunity to own one of Durham's exquisite homes on iconic Oak Drive in the heart of Forest Hills neighborhood. This stately home was designed by renowned architect, George Watts Carr, in the 1920's on one of the first streets completed, dominated by elegantly designed period revival style houses. Immaculately maintained, this English cottage style home lives large with grand rooms, four ample bedrooms and two private offices. The kitchen was expanded to include the breakfast room in the 1980's. The property is situated on a lush, large, almost half acre lot with mature landscaping. Enjoy two open air patios, one which overlooks the front vista and one that overlooks the back oasis with its tiered landings, stone walls. flowering perennials, raised garden beds, and adorable garden shed. Please see history of the neighborhood and specifically Oak Drive in the property book when you visit. Owners also own the lot on Sycamore behind the house which can also be purchased separately.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Urban Durham Realty License #267349 Listed on: 05/01/2025
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinder Doran Emma | $931,000 | None Listed On Document |
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lavinder Doran Emma | $555,400 |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 08/18/25 | Sold | $931,000 | -13.6% | $282 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Price Changed | $1,078,000 | -2.0% | $326 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2025 05/01/25 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | -- | $333 / 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 | $8,389 | $846,284 | $407,000 | $439,284 |
| 2024 | $8,251 | $591,542 | $100,170 | $491,372 |
| 2023 | $7,749 | $591,542 | $100,170 | $491,372 |
| 2022 | $7,571 | $591,542 | $100,170 | $491,372 |
| 2021 | $7,523 | $590,529 | $99,157 | $491,372 |
| 2020 | $7,346 | $590,529 | $99,157 | $491,372 |
| 2019 | $7,346 | $590,529 | $99,157 | $491,372 |
| 2018 | $7,952 | $586,230 | $88,140 | $498,090 |
| 2017 | $7,894 | $586,230 | $88,140 | $498,090 |
| 2016 | $7,627 | $586,230 | $88,140 | $498,090 |
| 2015 | $5,657 | $408,618 | $97,465 | $311,153 |
| 2014 | $5,657 | $408,618 | $97,465 | $311,153 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Susan Herst
Urban Durham Realty
(919) 414-3064
7 in this area
124 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Anne Holland
Nest Realty of the Triangle
(804) 248-8093
2 in this area
56 Total Sales
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10093136
APN: 115528