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216 Forestwood Dr Durham, NC 27707

$625,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,278

Acres

0.17

Year

1930

Close Date

May 2, 2023

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$274

Date Listed

Mar 16, 2023

Description of 216 Forestwood Dr, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 216 Forestwood Dr, Durham, NC 27707 : 1930 vintage charm is abundant in this Forest Hills classic as evidenced in the glass fronted built-ins, original hardwood floors, radiators, glass door knobs, dormers, grass cloth wallpaper + original bathroom fixtures. This gem lovingly sheltered its previous owners for many decades and with a little TLC will be ready to embrace its next owners for many decades more. Abundant potential in the detached 549 sq ft studio. Expansive Forest Hills Park is just two doors away.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$525,000

MLS #ID

2499943

Close Price

$625,000

Close Date

May 2, 2023

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,278

Acres

0.17

Year

1930

Days on Site

767 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$274

Date Listed

Mar 16, 2023

Location

Street Address

216 Forestwood Dr

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Heading south on University Drive, take a Left on East Forest Hills Boulevard, then right on Forestwood Drive. Bear right to stay on Forestwood. House on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Brogden

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,278

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1930

Style

Cottage

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$274

Lot Size (Acres)

0.17

Lot Dimensions

50 x 151 x 50 x 151

Interior Details

Interior Features

Dining L, Entrance Foyer and Storage

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Electric, Natural Gas and Steam

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Concrete and Driveway

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Other	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Connie Semans, 919-599-7177, Inhabit Real Estate

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2499943

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$554K – $741K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$554K – $741K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/2/2023

Sold

$625,000

$274/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2499943

3/16/2023

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2499943

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$554K – $741K

Exact number$2,845,000

Want an exact number? Use an Agent, not an algorithm.

Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

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