ParkingConverted Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1940
HeatingRadiant
CoolingAttic Fan, Central Air
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewMeadow
MLS #10025448
Lot Size0.35 Acres
StatusActive
About 1620 University Dr
Built in 1940 with the highest quality materials and best technology available it was a paragon of the era. Over the last 5 years it has been carefully updated with new roof & gutters, new HVAC, updated electrical, total repainting, and extensive drainage, waterproofing, and indoor air quality work. It has been carefully crafted into a perfect blend of the historic and the modern. Impeccable color, material, and lighting choices exemplify the best of the last eight decades of design. The sellers focus on the safety, longevity and overall health of the home for its occupants exemplifies the ideal that true beauty is more than skin deep. The gorgeous light-filled kitchen is the heart of the home. The Wolf range gleams against the marble countertops and custom blue cabinetry. A ceiling mounted vent allows unobstructed views thorough the breakfast room. A large pantry with rich oak is part of a spacious back hall with multiple closets and a vintage half-bath. The back hall, plus double doors from both the breakfast and living room lead to an expansive rear covered patio, laid with perfect terra-cotta tile, sleek modern fans whirling above. The living room is anchored by a large fireplace, and gets gorgeous daylight in all hours and all seasons. Through the well-proportioned wainscoted dining room is a cozy library/playroom. High ceilings, hardwoods, and high quality solid doors and hardware are found throughout. Up the wide stair case with curving banister are 3 bedrooms all of gracious size. The primary suite, which offers 2 closets. The vintage tile work of the bathrooms again displays the quality with which the house was crafted. The clever laundry chute is far from the only reason to venture down to the basement. With large light wells the lower level gets surprising natural light. In the rec room with hidden bar, the rich wood paneling is enhanced by the deep blue of the lower wall, and contrasted with the organic modern component of the milled concrete floors. An office/4th bedroom option with a full bath and a laundry room complete this functional and beautiful space. Across the rear garden, a studio apartment with full bath and kitchenette rests above the 2 car garage with brand new door. From within the front rooms, and the brick clad front porch, leafy views of Forest Hills Park abound. This home is simply one that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Its proximity to all that makes Durham cool, plus its elevated position making it a quiet sanctuary create a unique duality that is quite simply divine.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1940
Living Area: 3,975 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Nest Realty of the Triangle
Office Phone: (919) 493-8383
Listing Agent: Adam J Dickinson
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Water Purifier
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior: Bar, Butler's Pantry, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Radon Mitigation, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Meadow
Exterior: Back Fence, Stone Fence, Wood Fence, Porch/Covered, Porch Front, Porch, Lighting, Private Yard, Gutters
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Converted Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
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Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Trees, Landscaped, Private
Lot Size: 0.35 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
J D Clement Early College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Hillside New Tech High School, Public District Grades 9-12
City of Medicine Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
Rogers-Herr Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Sherwood Githens Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
C C Spaulding Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
R N Harris Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Pearsontown Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From 15-501/Chapel Hill: Keep left to stay on Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, 2.8 mile D-CH Blvd Turns left and becomes University. From 85/downtown: Take Gregson St. Slight right onto University. House is directly across from Forest Hills Park.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,275,000
Price Per SqFt: $321/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $6,869
Tax Year: 2021
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Apr 05, 2019
Apr 05, 2019Home Sold
$580,000
Jun 06, 2005
Jun 06, 2005Home Sold
$300,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$6,869
$539,220
2020
$6,707
$539,220
2019
$6,707
$539,220
2018
$8,159
$601,474
2017
$8,099
$601,474
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
2
/10
C C Spaulding Elementary School
1531 S Roxboro St
Distance between this listing and this school0.52 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
R N Harris Elementary School
1520 Cooper St
Distance between this listing and this school1.80 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
10
/10
Pearsontown Elementary School
4915 Barbee Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.46 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
7
/10
Rogers-Herr Middle School
911 W Cornwallis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.36 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Sherwood Githens Middle School
4800 Chapel Hill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.56 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
10
/10
J D Clement Early College High School
1801 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school0.98 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Hillside New Tech High School
3727 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school1.94 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
City of Medicine Academy
301 Crutchfield St
Distance between this listing and this school3.95 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
2
/10
C C Spaulding Elementary School
1531 S Roxboro St
Distance between this listing and this school0.52 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
R N Harris Elementary School
1520 Cooper St
Distance between this listing and this school1.80 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
10
/10
Pearsontown Elementary School
4915 Barbee Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.46 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Rogers-Herr Middle School
911 W Cornwallis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.36 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Sherwood Githens Middle School
4800 Chapel Hill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.56 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
10
/10
J D Clement Early College High School
1801 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school0.98 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Hillside New Tech High School
3727 Fayetteville St
Distance between this listing and this school1.94 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
City of Medicine Academy
301 Crutchfield St
Distance between this listing and this school3.95 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $102,045. Residents of Durham, NC typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1620 University Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1620 University Dr property is $1,275,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1620 University Dr is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27707.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1620 University Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1620 University Dr are: C C Spaulding Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10R N Harris Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Pearsontown Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Rogers-Herr Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Sherwood Githens Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10J D Clement Early College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Hillside New Tech High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10City of Medicine Academy: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,869 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on April 5, 2019 for $580,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1620 University Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1620 University Dr is 3,975 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1620 University Dr is 1940.
This home is located at 1620 University Dr in Durham, NC and zip code 27707 in the Forest Hills neighborhood. This 3,975 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.35 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,275,000.
Durham, NC housing market in April 2024 saw over 135 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 113 sold below. The number of listings in Durham, NC decreased by 0.5% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $414,939 and the average listing age was 33 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.