19 Oak Drive
Durham, NC 27707Unique opportunity to own one of Durham's exquisite homes on iconic Oak Drive in the heart of Forest Hills neighborhood. This stately home was designed by renowned architect, George Watts Carr, in the 1920's on one of the first streets completed, dominated by elegantly designed period revival style houses. Immaculately maintained, this English cottage style home lives large with grand rooms, four ample bedrooms and two private offices. The kitchen was expanded to include the breakfast room in the 1980's. The property is situated on a lush, large, almost half acre lot with mature landscaping. Enjoy two open air patios, one which overlooks the front vista and one that overlooks the back oasis with its tiered landings, stone walls. flowering perennials, raised garden beds, and adorable garden shed. Please see history of the neighborhood and specifically Oak Drive in the property book when you visit. Owners also own the lot on Sycamore behind the house which can also be purchased separately.
$1,078,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.48 acres
3,304 square feet
$326 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1926
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Morehead
- Middle SchoolDurham - Lakewood Montessori
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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Find your amount- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Features Private Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.48
- Parking Features On Street, Shared Driveway, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Structure Type Site Built, House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,304
- Appliances Dryer, Cooktop, Washer, Oven
- Basement Partial, Unfinished, Crawl Space
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding
- Laundry Features Upper Level, Laundry Closet
- Rooms Total 10
- Community Features Historical Area, Park, Sidewalks
- Lot Features See Remarks, Secluded, Hardwood Trees, Front Yard, Private, Back Yard, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 8251.42
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1926
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