2718 McDowell Road

Closed 10/11/24
Closed 10/11/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$730,000
3 beds2,427 sqft$301/sqft
2718 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$301/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

World's best porch! Seriously: if there was an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records for screened porches, this porch would win! Such a great 1963 raised ranch, nestled back into its forest setting, creating the sense that you are in a tree house even though you are only steps away from all things Duke and all things Lakewood. Upstairs find three ample bedrooms and two full baths, a keeping room (with fireplace) and lovely renovated kitchen plus a formal dining room and living room (with a fireplace!)....World's best porch! Seriously: if there was an entry in the Guiness Book of World Records for screened porches, this porch would win! Such a great 1963 raised ranch, nestled back into its forest setting, creating the sense that you are in a tree house even though you are only steps away from all things Duke and all things Lakewood. Upstairs find three ample bedrooms and two full baths, a keeping room (with fireplace) and lovely renovated kitchen plus a formal dining room and living room (with a fireplace!). Downstairs find a big family room (with a fireplace!) plus a full bathroom, and hundreds of square feet of storage. Outside find specimen shrubs and flowers over the half-acre-plus lot. Go ahead and break the record for quickest decision to buy a house. This one's a no brainer!
  • Listed by: Rebecca S Ives 919.641.5690 rebecca@inhabitthetriangle.com Brokerage DRE #C27585 • Inhabit Real Estate
  • Listed by: Tammi Brooks 919.308.4910 tammi.brooks@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C27585 • Inhabit Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/11/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10050585

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Median sold price

$692,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Durham, NC

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Property Information for 2718 McDowell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,516 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Durham County
  • Subdivision: Duke University Homesites
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Cornwallis to Mcdowell.
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.981016
  • Longitude: -78.944198
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,516.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 9
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-10-03
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2427.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Parcel Number: 0811-61-5909
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 509.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Living Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Storage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 18.89
  • Width: 12.4
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.6
  • Width: 9.9
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 15.1
  • Width: 11.8
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.3
  • Width: 9.8
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.8
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Living area off kitchen
  • Length: 13.1
  • Width: 11.9
Room 7
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.8
  • Width: 13.3
Room 8
  • Type: Den
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 26.2
  • Width: 14.1
Room 9
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Basement
  • Length: 15.3
  • Width: 8.6

Property History for 2718 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10050585

$730,000—
Oct 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543233175

$730,000—
Sep 13, 2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10050585

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10050585

$730,000
10/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543233175

$730,000
09/13/2024

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10050585

—

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

Public Records for 2718 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$341,000Additions$393,602Total$734,602
Tax Record2025$7,282 ($607 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,939 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,939 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101166Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2718 McDowell Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Lakewood Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
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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