2718 McDowell Road

Closed 10/11/24
Closed 10/11/24
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Last Sold Price
$730,000
3 beds2,427 sqft$301/sqft
2718 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rebecca S Ives • Inhabit Real Estate
  2. Listed by Tammi Brooks • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 2718 McDowell Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
10050585
Taxes
$6,516 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
County
Durham County
View
Yes
Subdivision
Duke University Homesites

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$692,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

[Durham, NC]

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Square Feet
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Building Information for 2718 McDowell Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF

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Property Information for 2718 McDowell Road

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
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 9
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-10-03
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
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
  • Parcel Number: 0811615909
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.99
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 75
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 509.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Storage
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior: Brick Veneer
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18.9 x 12.4
  • Room Width: 12.4
  • Room Length: 18.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.9
  • Room Width: 9.9
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 11.8
  • Room Width: 11.8
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.8 x 12
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Description: Living area off kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.9
  • Room Width: 11.9
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13.8 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 26.2 x 14.1
  • Room Width: 14.1
  • Room Length: 26.2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Den
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 8.6
  • Room Width: 8.6
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2718 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10050585

$730,000—
Oct 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543233175

$730,000—
Sep 13, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10050585

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10050585

$730,000
10/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543233175

$730,000
09/13/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10050585

—

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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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2718 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$730,000
3
2,427
23,958
2722 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$481,000
4
2,123
21,780
2714 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$425,000
3
2,086
23,958
2728 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
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5
3,012
22,651
2713 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
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3
2,394
41,817
2719 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$1,300,000
6
3,078
43,124

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