1632 University Drive
Durham, NC 27707Set on a hill overlooking Forest Hills Park, this charming 1930s Durham residence combines timeless architectural character with modern comfort and functionality. Beautiful hardwood floors and fluted pilasters with rosettes framing the windows and doorways showcase the home's original craftsmanship, while extensive improvements provide a move-in-ready setting. The main level features a spacious primary suite alongside welcoming living and dining spaces. A flexible home office and a bright sunroom add versatility and character. The eat-in kitchen is filled with natural light from a charming bay window. Upstairs, you will find two additional bedrooms and a full bath with a double vanity. The extensively improved basement adds valuable utility and storage and has been carefully updated to enhance its functionality and longevity. While not included in the square footage, the space is incredibly usable for a variety of needs. Outside, the property offers a spacious front yard and a beautifully landscaped backyard with stone paths, raised garden beds, mature plantings, and thoughtfully restored retaining walls and brickwork. A newly paved driveway and additional parking pad provide ample space, all complemented by a detached garage.
$985,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.43 acres
2,087 square feet
$472 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N No
- Construction Materials Wood Siding, Brick
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.43
- Other Structures Garage(s)
- Parking Features Detached, Garage, Driveway, Asphalt
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,087
- Appliances Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Range
- Basement Unfinished
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room
- Flooring Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Crown Molding, Primary Downstairs, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Open Floorplan
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 8
- Window Features Bay Window(s)
- Association Y/N No
- Lot Features Landscaped
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 7420.26
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1935
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1935
- NeighborhoodForest Hills
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Morehead Montessori
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High SchoolDurham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Listing courtesy of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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