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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,651 sqft$292/sqft
2749 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$292/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fabulous one-story mid-century home in Duke Forest with an additional lot attached. Features lovely hardwood floors, new roof, new tankless water heater, newer windows, and large screened porch. Huge living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, as well as spacious family room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. Large laundry and mud room at rear entrance. Four spacious bedrooms with generous closet space. Additional lot in rear is included with the sale of this property.Fabulous one-story mid-century home in Duke Forest with an additional lot attached. Features lovely hardwood floors, new roof, new tankless water heater, newer windows, and large screened porch. Huge living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, as well as spacious family room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. Large laundry and mud room at rear entrance. Four spacious bedrooms with generous closet space. Additional lot in rear is included with the sale of this property.
  • Listed by: Robin W Thomas 919.403.5315 rthomas@markthomasrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C12189 • Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas
Listing closed: 04/10/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2494005

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Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 2749 McDowell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,335 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From W. Cornwallis Rd, turn rt onto McDowell. House is on the right. Feel free to park in driveway.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.978609
  • Longitude: -78.943541
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,335.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: A-2, 26
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2494005
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2651.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 199x107x199x107
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.94
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Primary Downstairs, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower, Bathtub Only
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Main
Room 10
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Main
Room 11
  • Type: Other
  • Description: MudRoom
Room 12
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Level: Main

Property History for 2749 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2023

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

$775,000
Mar 10, 2023

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

Feb 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

$825,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2023

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

$775,000
03/10/2023

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

02/08/2023

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2494005

$825,000

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

Public Records for 2749 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$327,800Additions$497,470Total$825,270
Tax Record2024$8,181 ($682 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,610 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,610 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN101179Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2749 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: 2749 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$775,000
4
2,651
21,344
$577,000
4
2,693
31,798
$575,000
3
2,002
24,393
10,890
$319,900
4
2,280
32,670
$220,000
23,958

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