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: https://emp.cincwebaxis.com/373/community-documents/
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
53 Forest Oaks Dr, Durham, NC 27705
2beds
1,230sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1988
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$270,300 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$1,825 Estimated rent
Home value
$270,300
$251,000 - $292,000
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Spacious loftFresh paintStylish designTwo bedroomsNew flooring
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Listed by:
Zuri Williams 919-408-9292,
Urban Durham Realty
Bought with:
Mark Simpson, 292889
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10091534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,230
- Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,230
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0812155778
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Oaks Townhomes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Special Assessments
- HOA fee: $278 monthly
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,682
- Annual tax amount: $1,934
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $275,000$224/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10091534 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$224/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10091534 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+30.6%$224/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10091534 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2021 | Sold | $210,500+10.8%$171/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #116894 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Pending sale | $190,000$154/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2376730 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $190,000+52%$154/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2376730 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Sold | $125,000+0.8%$102/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2015 | Price change | $124,000-3.9%$101/sqft |
Source: Lynn Hayes Properties #1978023 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $129,000$105/sqft |
Source: Lynn Hayes Properties #1978023 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,802 +44.9% | $282,682 +103.9% |
| 2024 | $1,934 +6.5% | $138,665 |
| 2023 | $1,816 +2.3% | $138,665 |
| 2022 | $1,775 +0.5% | $138,665 |
| 2021 | $1,766 +2.4% | $138,665 |
| 2020 | $1,725 | $138,665 |
| 2019 | $1,725 | $138,665 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $1,725 +5.8% | $121,110 |
| 2017 | $1,631 +3.5% | $121,110 |
| 2016 | $1,576 | $121,110 -13.4% |
| 2015 | $1,576 -18.6% | $139,845 |
| 2014 | $1,936 | $139,845 |
| 2013 | -- | $139,845 |
| 2012 | -- | $139,845 |
| 2011 | $1,823 +0.4% | $139,845 |
| 2010 | $1,815 +4% | $139,845 |
| 2009 | $1,745 | $139,845 |
| 2008 | $1,745 +4.4% | $139,845 +18.1% |
| 2007 | $1,672 +1.4% | $118,402 |
| 2006 | $1,648 | $118,402 |
| 2005 | $1,648 +1.4% | $118,402 |
| 2004 | $1,626 | $118,402 |
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Neighborhood: 27705
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forest View ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Brogden MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Forest View
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Riverside
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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