This stately 1925 Colonial Revival in the Forest Hills Historic District is a coveted home on the court. The home has been lovingly preserved and boasts a gracious light-filled entrance with grand foyer, 10' ceilings, hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace, nine-over-one original sash windows, sunroom, original painted wallpaper in the dining room and built-ins throughout. The updated kitchen, breakfast nook, pantry and bar area retain all the charm and character with modern conveniences. The 3rd floor provides an unexpected surprise with a bonus room, hardwoods, bedroom/walk-in storage and cheerful bathroom. The backyard retreat is sure to delight with an expansive deck, pool, pavilion with hammock and adorable 1930s playhouse. The thoughtfully renovated detached garage restoration was a 2013 Preservation Durham award recipient. Right of First Refusal for .24 acre vacant lot next door, 1510 Hermitage Ct (MLS# 2504529). The home is in close proximity to DBAP, DPAC, American Tobacco Campus and Trail, downtown Durham and Duke.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
1506 Hermitage Ct, Durham, NC 27707
5beds
4,626sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.89 Acres Lot
$1,634,500 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$4,657 Estimated rent
Home value
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Bonus roomDowntown durhamGracious light-filled entranceNine-over-one original sash windowsHardwood flooringOriginal painted wallpaperUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Jarin Frederick 919-886-2331,
Urban Durham Realty
Bought with:
Connie Semans, 278762
Inhabit Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2492391
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,626
- Total interior livable area: 4,626 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,626
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Dimensions: 205 x 125 x 189 x 33 x 234 x 10 x
- Features: Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 115404
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historical Area
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: Unknown
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,311,734
- Annual tax amount: $11,655
- Date on market: 1/27/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2023 | Sold | $1,200,000-29.4%$259/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2492391 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Contingent | $1,700,000$367/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2492391 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Price change | $1,700,000-14.6%$367/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2492391 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,990,000+279%$430/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2492391 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2000 | Sold | $525,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,003 +1.8% | $1,311,734 +43.2% |
| 2024 | $12,774 +7.1% | $915,760 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $11,928 +2.3% | $910,623 |
| 2022 | $11,655 +0.5% | $910,623 |
| 2021 | $11,600 +2.4% | $910,623 |
| 2020 | $11,327 | $910,623 |
| 2019 | $11,327 | $910,623 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $11,327 +3.2% | $815,480 |
| 2017 | $10,980 +3.5% | $815,480 |
| 2016 | $10,610 | $815,480 +13.4% |
| 2015 | $10,610 +6.5% | $719,426 |
| 2014 | $9,959 | $719,426 |
| 2013 | -- | $719,426 |
| 2012 | -- | $719,426 |
| 2011 | $9,377 +0.4% | $719,426 |
| 2010 | $9,337 +4% | $719,426 |
| 2009 | $8,979 | $719,426 |
| 2008 | $8,979 +119.5% | $719,426 +148.3% |
| 2007 | $4,091 +7.2% | $289,698 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $3,815 | $274,039 |
| 2005 | $3,815 +1.4% | $274,039 |
| 2004 | $3,763 | $274,039 |
| 2003 | -- | $274,039 |
| 2002 | $3,461 | $274,039 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Morehead MontessoriGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spaulding
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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- Durham County
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- Forest Hills
- 1506 Hermitage Ct
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