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$245,000

55 Forest Oaks Drive, Durham, NC 27705
Durham, NC 27705
Listed by Yang Yuan · CHK Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1988

About this home

Nestled in the highly sought after, tree lined community of Forest Oaks, this charming two bedroom townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Step inside to discover an inviting open floor plan featuring a spacious living area with soaring vaulted ceilings that flow effortlessly into the dining space; ideal for both relaxed everyday living and lively entertaining. The main level bedroom, paired with an adjacent full bath, provides wonderful flexibility for guests or the ease of one level living. Upstairs, a generous loft awaits, perfect for a home office, bonus retreat, or playroom. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful escape to unwind at the end of the day. Additional storage at the back of the home provides extra space for all your needs. Enjoy peaceful privacy on the patio overlooking the woods, in a quiet community with a pool and clubhouse. Ideally located less than two miles from Duke University and Duke Hospital, with easy access to Downtown Durham, UNC-Chapel Hill, shopping, major highways, and Duke Forest trails... This location truly has it all!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10193429
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
Forest Oaks Townhomes
Status
Active
Days on market
37
On market date
September 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Easley Elementary
4.36 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
461
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Brogden Middle
2.92 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
695
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
City of Medicine Academy
3.91 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
352
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Durham Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Durham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

71
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks4
Schools6
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Durham, from live MLS data.

On the market 37 days -- 56 fewer days than Durham's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,784 active listings in Durham right now is $377,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$49,000 down
$196,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,271
Property tax (est.)$204
Home insurance (est.)$150

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