Last Sold Price
4 beds2,480 sqft$343/sqft
2604 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

DUKE FOREST Mid-Century Mod OPEN HOUSE THURS APRIL 21, 4:30-7pm Get a sneak peek before showings start Friday. Circa 1962. Almost an acre of gloriously wooded privacy! Iconic roman brick fireplace, clerestory windows, sloping ceilings, hw floors on main floor. Gorgeous skylit interior! Kitchen/baths remodeled. Dining & Family rooms open to Screened Porch. Fenced back yard + doggie door. Basement once used for rental - has both interior & exterior access, full bath. Bomb shelter provides great storage!DUKE FOREST Mid-Century Mod OPEN HOUSE THURS APRIL 21, 4:30-7pm Get a sneak peek before showings start Friday. Circa 1962. Almost an acre of gloriously wooded privacy! Iconic roman brick fireplace, clerestory windows, sloping ceilings, hw floors on main floor. Gorgeous skylit interior! Kitchen/baths remodeled. Dining & Family rooms open to Screened Porch. Fenced back yard + doggie door. Basement once used for rental - has both interior & exterior access, full bath. Bomb shelter provides great storage!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/06/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Angela Roehl • Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Property Details for 2604 McDowell Road

Status
MLS #
2443714
Taxes
$6,143 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.89 AC / 38,768 SF
Subdivision
Duke University Homesites
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$805,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Sold By Marie Austin Realty Co.

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Building Information for 2604 McDowell Road

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.89 AC / 38,768 SF

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$4,832 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,320

Property Taxes

$512

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2604 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: DUKE FOREST: From Academy, Go west on PINECREST, LEFT onto MCDOWELL RD, house is located on the corner of Piencrest and McDowell, hidden in the woods
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.984653
  • Longitude: -78.943806
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: D-8
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,143.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Pearsontown
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Concrete
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modernist
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 624.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walking Trails
Utilities
  • Gas: Natural Gas
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: High Efficient Toilets
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Concrete Block, Daylight, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Laundry Closet
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Granite Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: DW/Concrete, Wood Ext, 1st Floor, Laundry Closet
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, 1st Floor, Laundry Closet, DW/Concrete
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2604 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489238541

$850,000

+12.1% / yr

May 6, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2443714

$850,000
May 6, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2443714

$850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489238541

$850,000

+12.1% / yr

05/06/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2443714

$850,000
05/06/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2443714

$850,000

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

Public Records for 2604 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$418,000Additions$458,791Total$876,791
Tax Record2025$8,692 ($724 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,441 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,441 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101112Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2604 McDowell Road

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

Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2604 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$850,000
4
2,480
38,768
4
2,962
$645,000
4
2,485
20,298
$680,000
4
2,091
36,590
3
2,208
20,038
$268,000
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