1837 Forest Road, Durham, NC 27705

• 2 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,110 sqft

Property Description

Updated 1948 two-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Durham's sought-after Broad Acres neighborhood near Watts Hospital-Hillandale. This charming home blends historic character with modern upgrades, including oak floors, a cozy fireplace, screened front and back porches, and a thoughtfully designed kitchen with granite countertops, full-extension cabinetry, oversized Rachiele copper farmhouse sink, induction cooktop, vented hood, Miele combi-steam oven, and GE conventional oven. The primary bedroom offers a 5' x 10' walk-in closet and direct access to the screened back porch. The spacious bath features twin pedestal sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and Carrara marble-look subway tile. Major improvements include 2019 rewiring and PEX plumbing, architectural shingle roof, sealed crawl space, lead paint and asbestos remediation, Ethernet/CAT-5, Rinnai tankless water heater, and EV charging station. Enjoy a southeast-facing backyard ideal for raised-bed gardening, plus easy access to Westover Park and the West Ellerbee Creek Trail. Designed by Archie Royal Davis's firm and recognized by Preservation Durham, this Forest Road home is a well-preserved example of post-WWII vernacular architecture.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

August 6, 2026 at 3:39AM

Listing Office:

Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas : 919-403-5315

Listing Agent:

Lisa Janes : 919-423-3463

MLS ID:

10183197

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingGranite CountersPrimary DownstairsRecessed LightingSoaking TubStorageWalk-In Closet(s)Walk-In ShowerSmooth Ceilings
• Appliances: Built-In Electric OvenCooktopDouble OvenDishwasherFree-Standing RefrigeratorGas Water HeaterRefrigeratorRange HoodWasher/Dryer Stacked
• Laundry: Laundry Closet
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: ElectricHeat Pump
• Fireplace: Gas LogFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Rain GuttersStorageFenced YardShed(s)
• Style: BungalowCottage
• Other Structures: Shed(s)EnclosedPorchFront PorchScreenedSide PorchCovered
• Parking: ConcreteDrivewayOn StreetParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: ShingleArchitectural Shingle
• General: Aluminum Siding1Crawlspace

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Golf: Historical Area
• Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
• County: Durham

Lot

• Zoning: R-5Broadacres/Sec:01/Lt#24 Pl:00018B-000119127829
• Fencing: Back Yard

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Doorify MLS