Welcome to this charming brick ranch in Forest Hills! Built in 1965, this home features 3 beds, 2 full baths, & a 1-car garage with an attached workshop. Enjoy the prime location minutes away from Downtown Durham, Forest Hills Park, and Rockwood Shopping Center. One-level living! The kitchen has been tastefully updated with butcher block countertops and a breakfast bar with live-edge wood. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and updated en-suite bath. Stainless steel appliances, including a new french door fridge, convey with the property. Relax in the spacious fenced-in backyard with a patio & detached screened porch. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, complemented by fresh interior paint. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace with its brick hearth and mantel. Even on rainy days, the skylights fill the space with incredible natural light. Outside, the fantastic curb appeal is enhanced by a large front yard with tall trees and blooming flowers. Don't miss this opportunity to own a classic home with modern updates in the sought-after Forest Hills neighborhood.
Sold for $580,000 on 08/18/23
$580,000
1608 Kent St, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
1,625sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1965
0.34 Acres Lot
$623,100 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$2,115 Estimated rent
Home value
$623,100
$586,000 - $667,000
$2,115/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:31pm
Listed by:
Daniella Ochoa 919-539-2922,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham,
Tom J Wiltberger 919-451-0740,
Compass - Durham
Bought with:
Ron Westlund, 283928
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2521139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,625
- Total interior livable area: 1,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 164 x 90
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 107700
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2023 | Sold | $580,000+17.2%$357/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2521139 | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$305/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2521139 | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Contingent | $495,000$305/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2521139 | ||
| 7/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000+165.4%$305/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2521139 | ||
| 2/15/2007 | Sold | $186,500$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,193 +40.3% | $624,772 +97.4% |
| 2024 | $4,414 +6.5% | $316,466 |
| 2023 | $4,145 +2.3% | $316,466 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Long Meadow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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