Last Sold Price
4 beds2,286 sqft$359/sqft
2611 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

A rare find--This modernist 1960s home is calling you to Duke Forest! Fresh & on-site finished hardwoods, custom designed kitchen so gorgeous it was featured in the Durham Magazine (!) , & a lot so huge it will make your heart leap! The floor to ceiling windows combined with the lofted ceilings brings in an abundance of natural light, with views of the fenced in wooded backyard & over 1000sqft of deck. This home was made for indoor/outdoor living at its finest!A rare find--This modernist 1960s home is calling you to Duke Forest! Fresh & on-site finished hardwoods, custom designed kitchen so gorgeous it was featured in the Durham Magazine (!) , & a lot so huge it will make your heart leap! The floor to ceiling windows combined with the lofted ceilings brings in an abundance of natural light, with views of the fenced in wooded backyard & over 1000sqft of deck. This home was made for indoor/outdoor living at its finest!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/20/2022 12:22 AM

  1. Listed by Paulina Salerno • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 2611 McDowell Road

Status
MLS #
2457628
Taxes
$4,549 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
View
Yes
Subdivision
Duke University Homesites
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Sold By Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Building Information for 2611 McDowell Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,547 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,168

Property Taxes

$379

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2611 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 15/501 to W Cornwallis to McDowell on the left, home on the right
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.984263
  • Longitude: -78.94282
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: B06
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,549.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: B06
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2457628
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2286.0
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 113 x 218 x 114 x 218
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 141
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 141
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1168.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: YardFenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Other
  • New Construction Type: Cement Siding, Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • Basement Description: Block, Concrete
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Driveway, Gravel, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Equipment: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Driveway, Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Loft
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2611 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

Aug 20, 2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

Aug 19, 2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

$820,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

08/20/2022

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

08/19/2022

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2457628

$820,000

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

Public Records for 2611 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$345,400Additions$476,470Total$821,870
Tax Record2025$8,147 ($679 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,304 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,304 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101087

Schools near 2611 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: 2611 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$820,000
4
2,286
24,829
$268,000
3
2,434
30,927
$429,000
4
2,822
37,026
$1,151,000
4
2,831
23,958
$645,000
4
2,485
20,298
$489,000
5
3,800
20,473

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