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227 Forestwood Dr Durham, NC 27707

$495,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,048

Acres

0.39

Year

1950

Close Date

Dec 16, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$242

Date Listed

Nov 11, 2016

Description of 227 Forestwood Dr, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 227 Forestwood Dr, Durham, NC 27707 : A beautiful, understated Cape Cod perched across from the Forest Hills Park. This New England Classic presents a stylish design & natural beauty. Fresh interior & exterior paint, renovated Kitchen with subway tile backsplash & Gas Viking Range. Other upgrades include newly refinished hardwoods, renovated baths, new roof & gutters, & removal of precarious trees. Relax by a cozy wood burning fireplace or entertain outside. Incredible location within walking distance to the DPAC, downtown or Rockwood shops.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:05 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$495,000

MLS #ID

2098507

Close Price

$495,000

Close Date

Dec 16, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,048

Acres

0.39

Year

1950

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$242

Date Listed

Nov 11, 2016

Location

Street Address

227 Forestwood Dr

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Take University to E Forest Hill Blvd. Veer to the Right on Forestwood Drive. The house is on your right across from the park.

Schools

Elementary School

Spaulding

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

2,048

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1950

Style

Cape Cod

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$242

Lot Features

Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees and Partially Cleared

Lot Size (Acres)

0.39

Lot Dimensions

154 x 142 x 55 x 54 x 54 x 55

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Shower Only and Tile Counters

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room, Masonry and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

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

Listing Provided By

Mary R Hunter, 919-810-7005, Urban Durham Realty

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2098507

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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

$506K – $844K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

12/16/2016

Sold

$495,000

$242/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2098507

11/11/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2098507

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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

$506K – $844K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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