2721 Dogwood Rd

Durham, NC 27705

$895,000
Price
3
Beds
2,296 Sq. Ft.
$390 / Sq. Ft.
2,296
Sq. Ft.
$390
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Pause. Slow down. Now think of your favorite book. Maybe you've read it a dozen times. Maybe you've carried it with you from one home to the next. The way it feels--familiar, comforting, easy to return to--that's the feeling you'll find at 2721 Dogwood. Set in Duke Forest, this 1950s brick cottage blends vintage character with thoughtful updates that make everyday living feel effortless. The kitchen is both efficient and inviting with a small office nook that looks out onto the front yard--one of...Pause. Slow down. Now think of your favorite book. Maybe you've read it a dozen times. Maybe you've carried it with you from one home to the next. The way it feels--familiar, comforting, easy to return to--that's the feeling you'll find at 2721 Dogwood. Set in Duke Forest, this 1950s brick cottage blends vintage character with thoughtful updates that make everyday living feel effortless. The kitchen is both efficient and inviting with a small office nook that looks out onto the front yard--one of those spots that quietly keeps you connected to the rhythm of the day. In the living room, an oversized window frames the backyard like a favorite scene--private, green, and always changing. It's the kind of view that makes you want to sit a little longer, feet up, drink in hand, and let the day slow down. Tucked at the back of the home, the primary suite feels like its own retreat. A wall of windows looks out to a shaded corner of the yard, while a gently vaulted ceiling adds volume without losing its sense of calm. The walk-in closet, built-ins, and spacious bath--with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower--are all thoughtfully done and easy to live with. Just beyond, the laundry room is as functional as it is well-placed, with generous counter space and storage. The secondary bedrooms are comfortably sized; one offers its own half bath. A garage, outdoor storage, and a backyard potting shed accommodate both practical needs and weekend projects. And then there's the reading room--a light-filled space with two walls of windows and a vaulted ceiling. It's hard not to imagine settling in here for a while. The backyard ties it all together: a central patio, native plantings, and that soft, late-day light that makes everything feel a little more golden. Pull your favorite book from the shelf--the one you've held onto all these years. Settle in. You're home.
  1. Listed by Nata Bozymski • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 2721 Dogwood Road

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Subdivision
Duke University Homesites

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Property Details for 2721 Dogwood Road

StatusActive
MLS #10161866
Days on Market1
Taxes$7,673 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
CountyDurham County
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Building Information for 2721 Dogwood Road

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF

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Property Information for 2721 Dogwood Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Directions: From US 15/501, take exit 106 W Cornwallis Rd toward Duke University. Turn left onto Dogwood Rd. Home is on the right. From Downtown Durham, take W Chapel Hill Rd toward Duke University. Turn left onto Chapel Hill Rd. Turn right onto Pinecrest Rd. Turn left onto Dogwood Rd. Home is on the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.978906
  • Longitude: -78.938181
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,673.37
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 26
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2296.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 116643
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 51
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Interior: Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14.3 x 14.2
  • Room Width: 14.2
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.8
  • Room Width: 10.8
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19.3 x 15.6
  • Room Width: 15.6
  • Room Length: 19.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.3
  • Room Width: 11.3
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.2
  • Room Width: 7.2
  • Room Length: 7.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.7
  • Room Width: 14.7
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14.1 x 11.2
  • Room Width: 11.2
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.7
  • Room Width: 5.7
  • Room Length: 7.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2721 Dogwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10161866

$895,000—
Sep 30, 2005

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #790325

—
Sep 30, 2005

Expired

AMLS #790325

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10161866

$895,000
09/30/2005

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #790325

—
09/30/2005

Expired

AMLS #790325

$215,000

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Public Records for 2721 Dogwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$356,400Additions$417,671Total$774,071
Tax Record2025$7,673 ($639 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN116643Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2721 Dogwood 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

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More information about 2721 Dogwood Road, Durham, NC 27705

2721 Dogwood Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27705. This property was listed for sale on April 22, 2026 by Inhabit Real Estate, it's currently listed at $895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on September 29, 2005. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Lakewood Elementary and Lakewood Montessori Middle School. 2721 Dogwood Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,296 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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