$3,698,000

Estimated payment $21,904/month

Total Views 416
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,683 Sq Ft
$651 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Lap Pool
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Property is near a clubhouse

About This Home

A rare opportunity awaits to own an architectural jewel listed in the National Register of Historic Places and certified by the NC Office of Archives and history. The Wiley and Elizabeth Forbus House is gracefully sited on 1.3 acres along the 7th fairway of the Donald Ross-designed Hope Valley Country Club Golf Course. This landmark residence is a defining example of classic Norman Provincial Revival architecture. Cherished as one of Hope Valley's most iconic homes, its legacy has been lovingly preserved by only four distinguished owners. From the original 1930s roof to the inviting arched wooden front door, every detail radiates timeless character and refined charm. Spacious formal and informal gathering areas offer the perfect backdrop for entertaining or unwinding in peaceful solitude. The newly added luxurious heated pool, surrounded by a custom-designed iron fence adorned with exquisite wrought iron leaves, creates a private oasis for both relaxation and recreation. French doors open to multiple patios, a covered outdoor fireplace, lush gardens, and al fresco dining spaces that invite year-round enjoyment. A tranquil porch off the primary suite offers sweeping golf course views—an idyllic setting for your morning coffee. The state-of-the-art chef's kitchen features a six-burner Wolf gas range, Subzero refrigerator, wine cooler, exceptional cabinetry, and a generous island ideal for both culinary pursuits and casual gatherings. Modern comforts blend seamlessly with historic elegance, including a Tesla charger, two tankless water heaters, dual primary closets, and a spa-inspired bath. While privately nestled within its lush estate setting, this remarkable home also offers unparalleled convenience in the heart of Hope Valley—combining the serenity of country estate living with exceptional urban accessibility. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a celebrated piece of North Carolina's architectural history.

Last Listed By

Mary Hunter

Urban Durham Realty License #267381 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 215x249x240x251
  • On Golf Course
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Circular Driveway
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 5,683 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse

Schools

  • Murray Massenburg Elementary School
  • Githens Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124232

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,758

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5683.0
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial, National Historic Designation
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1574.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 535.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 2109.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 215X249X240X251
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Interior Features Room Over Garage: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Mud Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style French Province: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 5683.0
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • View Neighborhood4: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • View Garden3: Yes
  • View Golf Course3: Yes
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 56628.0
  • View Pool3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.3
  • Pool Features Lap: Yes
  • Cooling Multi Units: Yes
  • Architectural Style National Historic Designation: Yes
  • Fencing Wrought Iron: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Outside, Other
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 16
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Outside: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Attic Features:Permanent Stairs: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Community Features:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Stone Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Uncovered Courtyard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wrought Iron, Other
  • Acres: 1.3
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Lot Features:On Golf Course: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Door Features:French Doors: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Courtyard: Yes
  • Pool Features:Outdoor Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Uncovered Courtyard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Close to Clubhouse: Yes
  • Lot Features:Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Inside Entrance, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Inside Entrance: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 8.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 5.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 215X249X240X251
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 56628.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 124232

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13757.96
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 04-05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $13,758 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2023 $12,920 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2022 $12,624 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2021 $12,565 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2020 $12,269 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2019 $12,269 $1,632,720 $288,000 $1,344,720
2018 $14,150 $1,777,507 $287,750 $1,489,757
2017 $13,763 $1,756,551 $287,750 $1,468,801
2016 $13,299 $1,756,551 $287,750 $1,468,801
2015 $23,609 $1,705,458 $279,644 $1,425,814
2014 -- $1,705,458 $279,644 $1,425,814
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $3,698,000 -- $651 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien $2,492,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $340,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,392,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,230,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $805,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,210,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10100188

Doorify MLS

APN: 124232