NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Forest Oaks Dr Durham, NC 27705

West Durham Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $273,000 - $328,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,335 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 12, 2023

Last sale price $289,500 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,005 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of May 2023

Wow! The rare two story end unit at Forest Oaks! This unit is as move-in ready as it gets with beautiful floors, a spacious master closet, a bedroom and full bath on each floor, and a dream of a floorplan. Take the enjoyment out back with the patio and pergola.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Lawing

West & Woodall Real Estate - D License #306500 Listed on: 04/12/2023

West & Woodall Real Estate - D

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Simpson

Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc. License #271171

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76x22
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $202 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,335 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Hillandale Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, maintenance structure, road maintenance
  • West And Woodall Association
  • Forest Oaks Townhomes Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,949

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

1,786 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$202 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1988
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Oaks Townhomes
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1335.0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Townhouse
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 29.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 29.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 76x22
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Common Walls End Unit: Yes
  • Interior Features Second Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1335.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 1785.96
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.041
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1335.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Second Primary Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.04
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Window Features:Skylight(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Features:Assigned: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 202.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: West and Woodall
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: West and Woodall
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Structure2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 202.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 76x22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1785.96
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1949.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Hillandale

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Matthew Lawing
West & Woodall Real Estate - D
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Simpson
Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc.
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$289,500
Premium/Discount to List
$14,500
5.27%
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$292,267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,200
Interest Rate
0.0373%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
0.0505%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,770
Interest Rate
0.0621%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$289,500 None Listed On Document
$135,000 --
$140,000 None Available
$129,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $107,200
Previous Owner $99,900
Previous Owner $105,000
Previous Owner $119,770
Previous Owner $101,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $289,500 -- --
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Sold $289,500 +5.3% $217 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Sale $275,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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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 $3,029 $305,587 $90,750 $214,837
2024 $2,125 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2023 $1,995 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2022 $1,949 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2021 $1,940 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2020 $1,895 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2019 $1,895 $152,312 $30,000 $122,312
2018 $1,752 $129,121 $25,000 $104,121
2017 $1,739 $129,121 $25,000 $104,121
2016 $1,680 $129,121 $25,000 $104,121
2015 $1,998 $144,319 $27,500 $116,819
2014 -- $144,319 $27,500 $116,819
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Lawing

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Matthew Lawing

    West & Woodall Real Estate - D

    (828) 446-4821

    8 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Matthew Lawing
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  • Melissa Simpson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Simpson

    Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc.

    (919) 612-4492

    2 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Melissa Simpson
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2504432

Doorify MLS

APN: 174735

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 West Durham

56 Forest Oaks Dr, Durham, NC

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