1622 University Dr

Durham, NC 27707

$675,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,591 Sq. Ft.
$261 / Sq. Ft.
2,591
Sq. Ft.
$261
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This historic landmark home perched over Forest Hills park offers many options for live, work and play. Paneled office with views of the park and its own back entrance, dedicated dining room, expansive glass sun room and bright living room w/ fireplace. Newer roof, HVAC and hw heater. Large lot, tiered, private backyard is mostly fenced. Garden beds, 2 car detached garage & back patio. Outbuilding has loads of potential. Close to Rockwood, Duke, Am. Tob. Trl & downtown. Reduced taxes w/ landmark...This historic landmark home perched over Forest Hills park offers many options for live, work and play. Paneled office with views of the park and its own back entrance, dedicated dining room, expansive glass sun room and bright living room w/ fireplace. Newer roof, HVAC and hw heater. Large lot, tiered, private backyard is mostly fenced. Garden beds, 2 car detached garage & back patio. Outbuilding has loads of potential. Close to Rockwood, Duke, Am. Tob. Trl & downtown. Reduced taxes w/ landmark status.
  1. Listed by Susan Herst • Urban Durham Realty
  2. Listed by Stephen Artabane • Urban Durham Realty

Property Details for 1622 University Drive

View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00
LISTING UPDATED: 07/17/2025 10:34 PM

Property Details for 1622 University Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #2526289
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,364 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 1622 University Drive

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,734 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,537

Property Taxes

$197

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1622 University Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on Vickers Ave from Downtown Durham. Right on University. Home on Right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.981569
  • Longitude: -78.913513
  • Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,364.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 26
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2526289
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Spaulding
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2591.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 177
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 35
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 35
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.9
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 8
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: Garage, Wood Siding, Main Level
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Main Level, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 11
  • Room Description: Workshop
  • Room Type: Other
Room 12
  • Room Type: Workshop
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1622 University Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$675,000—
Oct 5, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$675,000—
Oct 4, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519656066

$675,000—
Aug 10, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

—
Aug 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$749,000—
Aug 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$749,000—
Aug 1, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

—
Aug 1, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

—
Jul 31, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2507365

$749,900—
Jun 1, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$749,900—
May 10, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$789,900—
Apr 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$829,900—
Apr 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2507365

$829,900—
Apr 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$829,900—
Jul 1, 2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
Jul 1, 2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
Jun 30, 2022

Expired

AMLS #2405268

$1,000,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

$1,000,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

$1,000,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2405268

$1,000,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #TR2405268

$1,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$675,000
10/05/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$675,000
10/04/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519656066

$675,000
08/10/2023

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

—
08/10/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$749,000
08/10/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2526289

$749,000
08/01/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

—
08/01/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

—
07/31/2023

Expired

AMLS #2507365

$749,900
06/01/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$749,900
05/10/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$789,900
04/27/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$829,900
04/27/2023

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2507365

$829,900
04/27/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2507365

$829,900
07/01/2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
07/01/2022

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
06/30/2022

Expired

AMLS #2405268

$1,000,000
09/29/2021

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

—
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

$1,000,000
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2405268

$1,000,000
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2405268

$1,000,000
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

Longleaf Pine REALTORS #TR2405268

$1,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1622 University Drive

Taxable ValueLand$89,032Additions$334,897Total$423,929
Tax Record2024$2,957 ($246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,688 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1935ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN115508Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1622 University Drive

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

J D Clement Early College High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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