Amazing opportunity to lean into charm with this two story home in desirable Forest Hills neighborhood. Original casement and sash windows have been lovingly restored. Upstairs office could be 3rd bedroom. Enchanting side porch overlooks blueberry bushes. Plenty of outdoor living space with deck, patio, and a partially fenced yard. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, and natural light abound. Unfinished basement offers workshop potential. Site built garden shed. Perfect location in park-like setting yet close to downtown and Rockwood area!
Sold for $515,000
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$515,000
1016 Sycamore St, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1929
0.26 Acres Lot
$515,000 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$1,877 Estimated rent
Home value
$515,000
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Partially fenced yardNatural light aboundEnchanting side porchHardwood floorsSite built garden shedOverlooks blueberry bushesArched doorways
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Listed by:
Susan Herst 919-414-3064,
Urban Durham Realty
Bought with:
Doreen Hostetler, 269586
Doreen Hostetler, R E Services
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171678
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, None
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partial, Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,348
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,348
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 115538
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $530,761
- Annual tax amount: $5,261
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Sold | $515,000-4.5%$382/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10171678 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $539,000$400/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10171678 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000+134.3%$400/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10171678 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2013 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$171/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #1879221 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $235,000+2.6%$174/sqft |
Source: Urban Durham Realty #1879221 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2011 | Listing removed | $229,000$170/sqft |
Source: Urban Durham Realty #1783230 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $229,000+4.6%$170/sqft |
Source: Urban Durham Realty #1783230 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2006 | Sold | $219,000+35.2%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2002 | Sold | $162,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,261 +38.2% | $530,761 +94.4% |
| 2024 | $3,808 +6.5% | $273,018 |
| 2023 | $3,576 +2.3% | $273,018 |
| 2022 | $3,494 +0.5% | $273,018 |
| 2021 | $3,478 +2.4% | $273,018 |
| 2020 | $3,396 | $273,018 |
| 2019 | $3,396 | $273,018 +21.3% |
| 2018 | $3,396 +12.1% | $225,076 |
| 2017 | $3,031 +3.5% | $225,076 |
| 2016 | $2,928 | $225,076 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $2,928 -3.7% | $219,628 |
| 2014 | $3,040 | $219,628 |
| 2013 | -- | $219,628 |
| 2012 | -- | $219,628 |
| 2011 | $2,863 +0.4% | $219,628 |
| 2010 | $2,850 +4% | $219,628 |
| 2009 | $2,741 | $219,628 |
| 2008 | $2,741 +83.2% | $219,628 +107.3% |
| 2007 | $1,496 +1.4% | $105,952 |
| 2006 | $1,475 | $105,952 |
| 2005 | $1,475 +1.4% | $105,952 |
| 2004 | $1,455 | $105,952 |
| 2003 | -- | $105,952 |
| 2002 | $1,338 +7.4% | $105,952 +37.8% |
| 2000 | $1,246 | $76,900 |
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Neighborhood: Forest Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Morehead MontessoriGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Morehead Montessori
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 1016 Sycamore St
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