26ForestGreenFront1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenFront2 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenEntrance - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenEntryHall - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenLivingRoom1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenLivingRoom2 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenLivingRoom3 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenLivingRoom4 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenMainLevelBedroomOffice1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenMainLevelBath - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenKitchen1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenKitchen2 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenKitchen3 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenDining - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenMainLaundryCloset - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenPrimaryBedroom1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenPrimaryBedroom2 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenPrimaryBedroomWalkInCloset - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenPrimaryBath - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenBackPatio1 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
26ForestGreenBackPatio2 - 26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705, Durham
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$270,000

26 Forest Green Drive 26, Durham, NC 27705
Durham, NC 27705
Listed by Bill Barefoot · Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1988

About this home

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience in this move-in ready two bedroom townhome, ideally situated in the sought after, tree-lined community of Forest Oaks. Enjoy an unbeatable location less than two miles from Duke University and Duke Hospital, five miles from Downtown Durham, eleven miles from UNC-Chapel Hill and the UNC Medical Center, and thirteen miles from RTP. Everyday shopping essentials are only minutes away. Easy access to major highways--and the peaceful trails of Duke Forest. Set in a uniquely private position within the neighborhood, this property has only two adjacent homes sharing the private parking area and grassy spaces along the side and back of the property. It's an ideal setting for pet owners or anyone seeking extra privacy and quiet living. Perfect for those who value low maintenance living, the HOA provides exterior upkeep, full lawn care, and access to the community clubhouse and pool. A flexible main floor bedroom also functions as a home office, exercise room, or guest space and is conveniently paired with a full bathroom. With newly added Google Fiber lines in the community, working from home has never been easier. Upstairs, the expansive second floor bedroom serves as a peaceful retreat featuring warm, natural light, a roomy walk-in closet, and its own private full bath. All appliances, including washer and dryer, convey. This particular home also features conveniently close parking--it's a breeze to bring groceries straight in from the level entrance. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in ready townhome in one of Durham's most convenient and desirable locations.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10181839
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
Forest Oaks Townhomes
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
July 23, 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Easley Elementary
4.29 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
2.84 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
3.82 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 78 days -- 32 fewer days than Durham's current average of 110 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,678 active listings in Durham right now is $375,000.

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$54,000 down
$216,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,401
Property tax (est.)$225
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 23, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.