About 1837 Forest Road
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.
Features of 1837 Forest Road
| MLS® # | 10183197 |
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| Price | $392,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,110 |
| Acres | 0.20 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Bungalow, Cottage |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1837 Forest Road |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Broad Acres |
| City | Durham |
| County | Durham |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27705 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
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| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Concrete, Driveway, On Street |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked |
| Heating | Electric, Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas Log |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Steep Slope |
| Roof | Shingle, Architectural Shingle |
| Construction | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation | Crawlspace |
School Information
| Elementary | Durham - E K Powe Elementary |
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| Middle | Durham - Brogden Middle |
| High | Durham - City of Medicine Academy |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 29th, 2026 |
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| Zoning | R-5 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas |
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