2713 McDowell Road

Closed 6/30/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,025,000

3 beds3 baths2,394 sqft$428/sqft

2713 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.96 acresLot Size

1963Year Built

$428/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Showings begin Friday, May 30. Carefully maintained and updated contemporary home in Duke Homesites/Duke Forest on almost 1 acre. Tucked away in the trees, this home features large picture windows along the back of the home with wooded views throughout the home, high ceilings in the public areas, an attached carport and a cozy screened porch. Extensively renovated in 2012 including new windows and doors on the main level, updated kitchen with a gas cooktop, wall oven, and island with butcherblock;...Showings begin Friday, May 30. Carefully maintained and updated contemporary home in Duke Homesites/Duke Forest on almost 1 acre. Tucked away in the trees, this home features large picture windows along the back of the home with wooded views throughout the home, high ceilings in the public areas, an attached carport and a cozy screened porch. Extensively renovated in 2012 including new windows and doors on the main level, updated kitchen with a gas cooktop, wall oven, and island with butcherblock; updated primary bathroom, decking on front deck, and cable railings on all decking. Rubber roof updated 2010-2012. Updated skylights as well. The lower level walkout basement has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, den area and 1100 sq ft of unfinished space. There are 2 decks on the front of the house, a screened porch and a balcony along the back of the house plus covered and open patios on the rear.

Listed by: Amy Miller 919.818.5001 Amy@AmyShair.com Brokerage DRE #C38854 • EXP Realty LLC

Listing closed: 06/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10098304

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Property Information for 2713 McDowell Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,617 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
View: Trees/Woods
Waterfront: No
Showings Expected to Begin: 05-28-2025
Subdivision: Duke University Homesites

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1963
Lot Size: 0.96 AC / 41,817 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Direction Faces: West
Directions: From I-40 take US-15/501 North to West Cornwallis exit. Turn Right onto W Cornwallis Rd. Turn Left on McDowell Rd, Home will be on the right.

Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
Latitude: 35.981063
Longitude: -78.94328
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $7,616.64

City Limits Of: Durham
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: A10-11
Has Restrictive Covenants: No

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-06-17

School Information

Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School

High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Parking

Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Gravel

Carport Spaces: 2.0
Carport: Yes
Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2394.0
Lot Features: Many Trees, Wooded, Hardwood Trees

Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1100.0
Parcel Number: 101173
Structure Type: House
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Power Production: No
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 1.05

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser

Below Grade Finished Area: 687.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Public

Green Features

Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade, Windows

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Private Yard

Foundation Details: Block
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened, See Remarks
Pool Features: None
Roof: Flat, Rubber
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
New Construction Type: House, Wood Siding

Interior Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Basement Description: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
Has Fireplace: No
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Windows Treatment: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Display Window(s), Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wall Oven
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Interior Features: Bidet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Living/Dining Room Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
Spa Features: None
Spa: No

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First

Length: 10.6
Width: 16.5

Room 2

Type: Entrance Hall
Level: First

Length: 7.0
Width: 7.2

Room 3

Type: Family Room
Level: First

Length: 13.2
Width: 15.4

Room 4

Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Length: 7.7
Width: 16.0

Room 5

Type: Living Room
Level: First

Length: 10.0
Width: 16.0

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First

Length: 10.9
Width: 14.1

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement

Length: 8.9
Width: 12.5

Room 8

Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement

Length: 8.6
Width: 12.5

Room 9

Type: Utility Room
Level: Basement

Length: 9.1
Width: 15.9

Room 10

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Flex
Length: 8.8
Width: 19.89

Room 11

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Storage 1
Length: 16.7
Width: 33.9

Room 12

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Storage 2
Length: 7.3
Width: 11.8

Room 13

Type: Other
Level: Basement

Description: Workshop
Length: 11.0
Width: 20.0

Property History for 2713 McDowell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 30, 2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304	$1,025,000	—
Jun 26, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903068856	$1,025,000	—
May 31, 2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304		—
May 28, 2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304	$975,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/30/2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304	$1,025,000
06/26/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903068856	$1,025,000
05/31/2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304	—
05/28/2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10098304	$975,000

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

Public Records for 2713 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$431,200Additions$452,886Total$884,086

Tax Record2025$5,258 ($438 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtStories1Lot Size41,818 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101173

Schools near 2713 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	0.5 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 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	0.5 mi
10/10	Lakewood Montessori Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 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: 2713 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,025,000	3	3	2,394	41,817
2719 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$1,300,000	6	4	3,078	43,124
2709 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$650,000	3	2	2,173	31,798
2718 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$730,000	3	3	2,427	23,958
2707 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	–	–	–	12,197
2722 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$481,000	4	3	2,123	21,823
2710 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$738,000	4	3	2,750	22,651
1313 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$375,000	3	3	2,574	28,488
2727 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$599,000	3	2	1,665	21,344
1403 Woodburn Road, Durham, NC 27705	$225,000	4	4	2,902	35,719
2728 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	$515,000	5	4	3,012	22,738
2732 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705	–	3	2	2,406	22,651
2713 Sevier Street, Durham, NC 27705	$435,000	5	4	3,821	33,541
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