2709 McDowell Road

Closed 9/2/20

Last Sold Price

$650,000

3 beds2 baths2,173 sqft$299/sqft

2709 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

Every once in a rare while, a home is so well designed, it’s breathtaking. Each step connects the past & the present, the outdoors & the in. Cogswell designed this 2173 SF home for Martin & Musia Lakin, giving thought to how the home sits on its ample 3/4-acre lot & how the home is lived in. Every feature is integrated—the vaulted wood-clad ceilings fly from the inside out across the eaves, clerestory windows cast even daylight, floorplan is smart incl. work-live spaces, plus everywhere you look:...Every once in a rare while, a home is so well designed, it’s breathtaking. Each step connects the past & the present, the outdoors & the in. Cogswell designed this 2173 SF home for Martin & Musia Lakin, giving thought to how the home sits on its ample 3/4-acre lot & how the home is lived in. Every feature is integrated—the vaulted wood-clad ceilings fly from the inside out across the eaves, clerestory windows cast even daylight, floorplan is smart incl. work-live spaces, plus everywhere you look: trees.

LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2020 12:00 AM

Listed by Tammi Brooks • Inhabit Real Estate
Listed by Rebecca S Ives • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 2709 McDowell Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

2331422

Taxes

$5,512 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1964

Lot Size

0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

County

Durham County

Subdivision

Duke University Homesites, Duke Forest

HOA Fees

$.00

Association Fee2

$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$690,088

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.9%

1/57

$740,000

Sold 02/06/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,200
Square Feet: 0.57
Acres

2522 Sevier Street, Durham, NC 27705

a backyard of a house with yard and outdoor seating

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,889
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

101 Pinecrest Road, Durham, NC 27705

a front view of a house with garden and porch

1/39

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Sold 01/14/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,103
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

10 Whitburn Place, Durham, NC 27705

a view of a yard in front of a house with large tree

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Sold 05/22/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,008
Square Feet: 0.92
Acres

2418 Tryon Road, Durham, NC 27705

1/56

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Sold 04/07/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,041
Square Feet: 0.38
Acres

2742 Old Sugar Road, Durham, NC 27707

1/46

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,008
Square Feet: 0.3
Acres

2703 Augusta Drive, Durham, NC 27707

1/30

$780,000

Sold 07/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,426
Square Feet: 0.39
Acres

1606 Sycamore Street, Durham, NC 27707

1/18

$747,000

Sold 05/20/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,887
Square Feet: 0.33
Acres

123 Briarcliff Road, Durham, NC 27707

1/36

$735,000

Sold 12/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,914
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

1004 Arnette Avenue, Durham, NC 27707

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Sold By Dickerson Brady Realty, Inc.

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Building Information for 2709 McDowell Road

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

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$3,763 per month

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Principal and Interest

$3,304

Property Taxes

$459

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Property Information for 2709 McDowell Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From the intersection of Duke University Road and Academy, turn L on Academy. Turn R on Pinecrest. Turn L on McDowell. Home on L past intersection with Woodburn.
Cross Street: 17.9x15.6

Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites, Duke Forest
Latitude: 35.981525
Longitude: -78.943105

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Lot: A12,15

Tax Annual Amount: $5,512.00

Owner

Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens

High School: Durham - Jordan

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: DW/Gravel, Parking Pad, On Street

Carport Spaces: 0.0
Carport: No
Attached Garage: No
Covered Spaces: 0.0
Garage Spaces: 0.0
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Architectural Style: Modernist
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Shed(s)
Structure Type: House, Site Built

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 30

Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Utilities

Sewer: City Sewer
Water Source: City Water

Gas: Natural Gas
Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Ext
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch, Deck, Patio
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Security Features: Security System Finished
New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House, Site Built

Interior Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1

Basement Description: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Y N: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
Cooling: A/C Age 0-3 Years, A/C Age 6+ Years, Gas Pack
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 0-3 Yrs, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wall Oven
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Utility Room WD
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Office, Sun Room, 10Ft+ Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wall Oven
Interior: DW/Gravel, Parking Pad, On Street, Wood Ext, Laundry Room, Utility Room WD, Security System Finished
Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Htr Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wall Oven, Laundry Room, Utility Room WD, DW/Gravel, Parking Pad, On Street

Room Information

Rooms Total: 9.0

Agent

Sale and Listing

For Sale YN: No
Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2709 McDowell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 2, 2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000	—
Sep 2, 2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422		—
Sep 2, 2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000	—
Sep 1, 2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000	—
Sep 1, 2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422		—
Jul 25, 2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422		—
Jul 16, 2020	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000	—
Jul 16, 2020	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000	—
Apr 16, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289371875	$350,000	—
Apr 15, 2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000	—
Apr 15, 2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000	—
Apr 15, 2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1702172		—
Jan 18, 2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1702172		—
Dec 22, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000	—
Dec 22, 2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/02/2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000
09/02/2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	—
09/02/2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000
09/01/2020	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000
09/01/2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	—
07/25/2020	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	—
07/16/2020	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000
07/16/2020	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #2331422	$650,000
04/16/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289371875	$350,000
04/15/2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000
04/15/2010	Sold TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000
04/15/2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	—
01/18/2010	Pending TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	—
12/22/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000
12/22/2009	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #1702172	$350,000

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

Public Records for 2709 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$321,200Additions$452,504Total$773,704

Tax Record2025$4,602 ($383 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,167 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,167 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101172Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2709 McDowell Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.7 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.2 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.7 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	2.4 mi
NR	Lerner Jewish Community Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.7 mi
NR	International Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.7 mi
NR	Durham Academy Middle School Div	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.7 mi
3/10	Lakewood Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.2 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.7 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	2.4 mi
NR	Lerner Jewish Community Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	International Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Durham Academy Middle School Div PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2709 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$650,000	3	2	2,173	31,798
2707 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	12,197
1313 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$375,000	3	3	2,574	28,314
2713 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,025,000	3	3	2,394	41,817
2710 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$738,000	4	3	2,750	22,651
1403 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$225,000	4	4	2,902	35,719
2714 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$425,000	3	3	2,086	23,958
2719 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,300,000	6	4	3,078	43,124
2718 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$730,000	3	3	2,427	23,958
1402 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$422,000	4	3	2,684	29,620
2637 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$297,000	4	3	3,116	26,571
2722 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$481,000	4	3	2,123	21,780
1211 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$419,000	4	2	2,533	32,713
2703 Sevier Street, Durham, NC 27705	$475,000	3	2	2,425	40,946
2632 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$405,000	4	3	3,000	23,304
2707 Sevier Street, Durham, NC 27705	$725,000	4	4	3,048	29,185

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