Notable things happened in 1938: The national minimum wage was established, the Yankees won the World Series, and this awesome Arts & Crafts cottage was built. A huge front porch, two large, bright bedrooms and two sunny bathrooms, a remarkable primary bathroom renovation, exquisite updates throughout, hardwood floors, new appliances and appropriate retro light fixtures, William Morris wallpaper, new EZ breeze windows in sunroom, original picture moulding and trim, and a beautiful Carolina Garden Company retaining wall and brick patio in the garden - this well-kept property has all of the charm and character you could ever hope to find. A gem like this in Forest Hills, just over 1 mile from downtown Durham, for less than 510K is what you have been waiting for!
Sold for $499,000 on 03/07/24
$499,000
2102 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,374sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
0.25 Acres Lot
$525,700 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$2,193 Estimated rent
Home value
$525,700
$494,000 - $562,000
$2,193/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 11:58pm
Listed by:
Colleen Ellis 919-536-9545,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with:
Leslie-Anne Ball, 287413
Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2540373
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,374
- Total interior livable area: 1,374 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,374
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Flooring
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 87 x 95 x 55 x 55 x 132
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2024 | Sold | $499,000-2%$363/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2540373 | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Pending sale | $509,000$370/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2540373 | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $509,000+4.5%$370/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2540373 | ||
| 12/15/2021 | Sold | $487,000+21.8%$354/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2417321 | ||
| 11/15/2021 | Pending sale | $400,000$291/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2417321 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,905 +62.6% | $595,669 +128.8% |
| 2024 | $3,631 +6.5% | $260,297 |
| 2023 | $3,410 +2.3% | $260,297 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 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
$525,700
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Estimated market value
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