$275,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

53 Forest Oaks Dr Durham, NC 27705

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$278/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$224 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Loft
  • Brick Veneer
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Community Pool
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

GREAT location & impeccably maintained. This townhouse has new flooring on the first and second floor, fresh paint, and a stylish design. The home features two bedrooms, including one conveniently located on the first floor, two full bathrooms, and a spacious loft that can serve as an office. Home would easily accommodate roommates. Private patio backs to wooded area. Take full advantage of the community amenities including a clubhouse and pool. Ideally located near Duke, downtown Durham, shopping, and dining. Welcome to your new home! HOA documents can be found: /

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zuri Williams

Urban Durham Realty License #291750 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Simpson

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #292889

Nest Realty of the Triangle

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,934

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $278 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Schools

  • Forest View Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0812-15-5778

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, special assessments
  • Forest Oaks Homeowners Association, Phone Number (919) 233-7660
  • Forest Oaks Townhomes Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,934

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$278 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1988
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Special Assessments
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Oaks Townhomes
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1230.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Townhouse
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Types Loft: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 9192337660
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 277.83
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1230.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 1306.8
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.03
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 277.83
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Forest Oaks Homeowners Association
  • Phone: 919-233-7660
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Forest Oaks Homeowners Association
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 277.83
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1306.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0812-15-5778

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1934.2
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Benvenuti Teresa and Coogan Teresa
Bought by
Bowers Anne K
Seller's Agent
Zuri Williams
Urban Durham Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Simpson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$272,619

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,381
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.29%
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,613
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$46,006

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Cruise Ian and Cruise Mia Ferriss
Bought by
Benvenuti Teresa
Seller's Agent
Rachel Zamorski
Keller Williams Central
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$210,500
Premium/Discount to List
$20,500
10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Pungello Robert
Bought by
Pungello Robert Jr Pungello Elizab
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $210,500 None Available
Deed $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $227,000 New Conventional
Closed $227,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $275,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $275,000 +30.6% $224 / Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Sold $210,500 +10.8% $170 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $190,000 -- $154 / 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 $1,934 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2023 $1,816 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2022 $1,775 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2021 $1,766 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2020 $1,725 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2019 $1,725 $138,665 $30,000 $108,665
2018 $1,643 $121,110 $25,000 $96,110
2017 $1,631 $121,110 $25,000 $96,110
2016 $1,576 $121,110 $25,000 $96,110
2015 $1,936 $139,845 $27,500 $112,345
2014 $1,936 $139,845 $27,500 $112,345
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10091534

Doorify MLS

APN: 174732