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    • $774,200

    1608 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707

    4beds
    2,243sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1934
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $774,200 Zestimate®
    $345/sqft
    $3,172 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $774,200

    $705,000 - $852,000

    $3,172/mo

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    What's special

    This lovely all brick 1934 Tudor cottage in Forest Hills has much to offer, and looks larger than it appears. Great natural light, stunning views of Forest Hills park. Hardwood floors and original trim & hardware throughout. Stunning mantel & fireplace surround. Updated first floor master suite. Custom cherry wood kitchen cabinets. Gas range. Basement workshop area. Large rear deck. New concrete driveway with turnaround. Morehead Montessori Priority Zone.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • 9 Ft Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Walk in Closet, Bookshelves, Lighting Control, Quartz Counter Tops, High Speed Internet, Smooth Ceilings
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.42 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 115512

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1934

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Durham

    Other

    Other facts
    • A/C: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
    • Equipment/Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker Connection, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Self Clean Oven, Dryer, TV Antenna
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Storage Shed, Historical Area, National Historic Desg, Neighborhood Playground
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fuel Heat: Natural Gas
    • Heating: Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Forced Air
    • Bedrooms 1st Floor: Yes
    • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 11+ Years
    • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
    • Basement Description: Inside Entrance, Outside Entrance, Unfinished Bsmt, Concrete Block, Unheated
    • Water Heater: Gas, Tankless
    • Water/Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
    • Design: 1.5 Story
    • Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood Burning
    • Other Rooms: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Separate Living room, Enclosed Porch
    • HO Fees Include: HO Fees Include None
    • Parking: Entry/Front, Entry/Rear, DW/Concrete, Parking Pad, Entry/Side
    • Basement: Yes
    • Fireplace: 1
    • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
    • Accessibility: 36 in + Doorways
    • Exterior Finish: All Brick
    • Foundation: Basement
    • Washer Dryer Location: Basement
    • Green Building Features: Solar Hot Water
    • Style: Tudor
    • Interior Features: 9 Ft Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Walk in Closet, Bookshelves, Lighting Control, Quartz Counter Tops, High Speed Internet, Smooth Ceilings
    • Acres: .26-.5 Acres
    • Special Conditions: No Special Conditions
    • Sale/Rent: For Sale
    • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
    • Construction Type: Site Built
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right
    • Ownership type: Other (SFH incl)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/15/2019Sold$450,000-5.3%$201/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2246701 Report a problem
    7/15/2019Pending sale$475,000$212/sqft
    Source: 501 Nest Realty #2246701 Report a problem
    5/16/2019Price change$475,000-5%$212/sqft
    Source: 501 Nest Realty #2246701 Report a problem
    4/5/2019Listed for sale$499,950+37%$223/sqft
    Source: 501 Nest Realty #2246701 Report a problem
    9/19/2014Sold$365,000-3.9%$163/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/19/2014Listed for sale$379,900+51.4%$169/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty #1960732 Report a problem
    12/1/2005Sold$251,000+4.6%$112/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2001Sold$240,000$107/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,228 +16%$628,262 +63.2%
    2024$5,369 +6.5%$384,935
    2023$5,042 +2.3%$384,935
    2022$4,927 +0.5%$384,935
    2021$4,904 +2.4%$384,935
    2020$4,788 $384,935
    2019$4,788 -3.3%$384,935 +5.4%
    2018$4,953 +0.7%$365,115
    2017$4,916 +3.5%$365,115
    2016$4,751 $365,115 +56.7%
    2015$4,751 +47.3%$232,937
    2014$3,225 $232,937
    2013-- $232,937
    2012-- $232,937
    2011$3,036 +0.4%$232,937
    2010$3,023 +4%$232,937
    2009$2,907 $232,937
    2008$2,907 +27.5%$232,937 +44.2%
    2007$2,281 +1.4%$161,535
    2006$2,249 $161,535
    2005$2,249 +1.4%$161,535
    2004$2,218 $161,535
    2003-- $161,535
    2002$2,040 +0.8%$161,535 +29.3%
    2000$2,023 $124,900

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    Neighborhood: Forest Hills

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - Morehead
    • Middle: Durham - Githens
    • High: Durham - Jordan

    Source: The 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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