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1608 Kent Street

Durham, NC 27707

3 beds
2 baths
1,625 sqft
14,810 sqft lot
$356 per sqft
1965 build
– on site

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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.

Listing courtesy of DMLS / Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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MLS# 2521139 —

The Building

Year Built:

1965
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick Veneer
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Structure Type:

Site Built
Levels:

One
Basement:

false
Basement:

Crawl Space
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Enclosed
Building Area Total:

1625
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area:

1625
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Bathtub Only
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Family Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1625
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

From University Dr., North on Kent St., house on left.
Latitude:

35.980055
Longitude:

-78.920699
Coordinates:

-78.920699, 35.980055

The Property

Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Hardwood Trees
Lot Size Acres:

0.34
Lot Size Area:

14810.4
Lot Size Dimensions:

164 x 90
Lot Size SqFt:

14810.4
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

RES
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount:

4050

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

Schools

Elementary School:

Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School:

Durham - Brogden
High School:

Durham - Jordan

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Not in a Subdivision
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Concrete

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Utility Costs

$164/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/18/23 Aug 18, 2023	Sold	DMLS	$580,000	17.2%
8/9/23 Aug 9, 2023	Pending	DMLS	$495,000
7/16/23 Jul 16, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	DMLS	$495,000

House Sold on 8/18/2023

$580,000

Listing provided by broker:

Daniella Ochoa

Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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1608 Kent Street

Durham, NC 27707