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Durham,NC 27707
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Jun 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,394 sqft
Price per Sqft $291
Subdivision Forest Hills
MLS Listing ID 10105670
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $4,339
Lot Size 5,662 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A Rare Gem in Forest Hills - Cottage home with a fully finished basement & Buyer Incentives!
Welcome to 2203 University Drive, a beautifully restored cottage with bold Art Deco influence, located in one of Durham's most beloved neighborhoods—Forest Hills. With its stone façade, arched windows and doorways, and curated blend of vintage character and modern luxury, this home is truly one of a kind.
Step inside to an open-concept living space filled with light and warmth. The living room features a classic fireplace that flows effortlessly into a spacious dining area and a fully updated kitchen complete with modern cabinetry, stylish finishes, and even a half bath for guests.
Down the hall, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom—perfect for comfortable everyday living. But the real surprise comes downstairs: a private ensuite with its own living area, dry bar, bookshelf nook, spiral staircase, and separate entrance. Ideal for guests, in-laws, or extra income as a private rental suite.
This home features:
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
Whole-house spray foam insulation
Fully finished basement suite with private access
Front street parking + private rear driveway
Located just 3 minutes to Forest Hills Park and under 2 miles to Downtown Durham, DPAC, Tobacco District, Duke University, and Brightleaf Square
Seller is offering up to $15,500 in closing cost credit with preferred lender—to be used at the buyer's discretion! Whether applied to buying down your rate, covering lender fees, or reducing cash-to-close, this is a rare opportunity to save big.
Whether you're drawn to the curb appeal, charm, or location—this home checks all the boxes. Homes with this kind of architectural detail and flexibility don't come around often.
Location
State NC
County Durham
Interior
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump
Flooring Vinyl
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Yard,Uncovered Courtyard
Fence Back Yard,Wood
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Flat
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Story 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Stone
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Durham - Spaulding
Middle Schools Durham - Lakewood Montessori
High Schools Durham - J D Clement Early College
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard