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Property Description
Unique 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 19 Oak Dr
General
- Sold For: $931,000
- Taxes: $8,251
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10093136
- Added to Site: 260 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Oven, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Street, Shared Driveway
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Driving Directions: From downtown, take Vickers south to University, right on W Forest Hills, immediate left on Oak Drive, house is on your left.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Morehead
- Middle School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
- High School: Durham - Jordan
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 3304
- Square Feet: 3,304
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,304 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1926
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,908.8
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private, Secluded, See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,251.42
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 115528
- Lot Number: 50
Listed by Urban Durham Realty, Susan Herst (919) 414-3064
Sold by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Anne Holland
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Schools
Schools serving 19 Oak Dr
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lakewood Elementary 2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
Sherwood Githens Middle 4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Charles E Jordan Sr High School 6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 19 Oak Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2025
Sold
$931,000
-13.64%
MLS
5/14/2025
Price Reduced
$1,078,000
-2%
MLS
5/01/2025
Listed
$1,100,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
19 Oak Drive, Durham, NC 27707 (MLS# 10093136) is a Single Family property that was sold at $931,000 on August 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 19 Oak Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Durham? You can browse all Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

