Last Sold Price
5 beds3,012 sqft$171/sqft
2728 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

This Duke Forest colonial sits on an exceptionally private and well-landscaped half acre. Sit on the metal-roofed screen porch and enjoy the breezes through the ring of mature trees. Double bay windows bring light and leafy views into the large family room. 4 large bedrooms up, plus main floor guest with full bath. Custom cherry shevling in the office/den. Paint/Roof/HVACThis Duke Forest colonial sits on an exceptionally private and well-landscaped half acre. Sit on the metal-roofed screen porch and enjoy the breezes through the ring of mature trees. Double bay windows bring light and leafy views into the large family room. 4 large bedrooms up, plus main floor guest with full bath. Custom cherry shevling in the office/den. Paint/Roof/HVAC
LISTING CLOSED: 07/28/2014 11:40 PM

  1. Listed by Adam J Dickinson • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Property Details for 2728 McDowell Road

Status
MLS #
1950221
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
View
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$662,500

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

[Durham, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 2728 McDowell Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

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$3,348 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,618

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2728 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 15-501 Bypass to Cornwallis Road East. Left onto McDowell just before 751/Academy. House on left.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.980404
  • Longitude: -78.944336
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Association: No
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: c07
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 0.01
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1950221
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3012.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 111 x 200
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Other Area Above Grade: 830
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 830
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.98
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • 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: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Interior: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Wood Siding, Main Level
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Main Level, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2728 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

Jul 28, 2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

Jul 28, 2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

$515,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

07/28/2014

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

07/28/2014

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1950221

$515,000

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

Public Records for 2728 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$334,400Additions$549,049Total$883,449
Tax Record2025$8,758 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,044 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101164Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2728 McDowell Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2728 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$515,000
5
3,012
22,651
$481,000
4
2,123
21,780
3
2
2,406
22,651
$232,500
4
2,501
22,215
$450,000
3
3,288
22,738
$730,000
3
2,427
23,958

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