Last Sold Price
3 beds1,932 sqft$272/sqft
2809 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

In 1978, when this sweet candle-apple-red home was built, Newton-John & Travolta were singing You're the One That I Want, & well, you get it: This is the one that you want--2nd floor master retreat, ceiling-to-floor windows on the back of the house overlooking a private tended garden, stacked stone fireplace, renovated kitchen & baths, crazy-good patio w/HOT TUB, 2-car GAR ... all in Duke Forest. There's nothing left, there's nothing left for you to do! It's the one that you want, ooh ooh ooh honey!In 1978, when this sweet candle-apple-red home was built, Newton-John & Travolta were singing You're the One That I Want, & well, you get it: This is the one that you want--2nd floor master retreat, ceiling-to-floor windows on the back of the house overlooking a private tended garden, stacked stone fireplace, renovated kitchen & baths, crazy-good patio w/HOT TUB, 2-car GAR ... all in Duke Forest. There's nothing left, there's nothing left for you to do! It's the one that you want, ooh ooh ooh honey!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2020 12:00 AM

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

Property Details for 2809 McDowell Road

Status
MLS #
2305712
Taxes
$5,816 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$510,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

[Durham, NC]

9 comparable properties found

$510,000 | 3025 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707
1/42
1

$510,000

Sold 03/28/25

3
Bedrooms
1,743
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/56
2

$590,000

Sold 04/07/26

3
Bedrooms
2,041
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/35
3

$450,000

Sold 07/14/26

3
Bedrooms
2,060
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a front view of a house with garden and porch
1/39
4

$557,500

Sold 01/14/25

3
Bedrooms
2,103
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of a yard in front of a house with large tree
1/42
5

$572,500

Sold 05/22/26

3
Bedrooms
2,008
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/49
6

$435,000

Sold 02/20/26

3
Bedrooms
2,071
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a kitchen with a refrigerator a sink and wooden floor
1/30
7

$450,000

Sold 11/25/25

3
Bedrooms
1,848
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$595,000 | 1609 Sycamore Street, Durham, NC 27707
1/33
8

$595,000

Sold 06/10/26

3
Bedrooms
1,696
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$428,280 | 3107 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 27707
1/36
9

$428,280

Sold 08/12/26

3
Bedrooms
1,940
Square Feet
0.57
Acres

Location

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Sold By Fonville Morisey/Premier Agents Network

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Building Information for 2809 McDowell Road

Stories2Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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$3,153 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,669

Property Taxes

$485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2809 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: from the intersection of 751 and Cornwallis, head north on Cornwallis. Turn L on McDowell, home on L.
  • Cross Street: 25.4x15.1
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.97734
  • Longitude: -78.943583
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,816.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Concrete, Entry/Front, On Street, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 115 x 217 x 120 x 193
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Insulated Glass
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 11+ Years, Architectural Shingles
  • Security Features: Security System Finished
  • New Construction Type: Cedar, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slatestone, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 6+ Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Age 6+ Yrs, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Great Room, Loft Rm, 10Ft+ Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counter Top, Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceilings, Kitchen Island
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: DW/Concrete, Entry/Front, On Street, Garage, Cedar, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD, Security System Finished
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD, DW/Concrete, Entry/Front, On Street, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2809 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

$525,000
Apr 14, 2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

Apr 14, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

$525,000
04/14/2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

04/14/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2305712

$525,000

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

Public Records for 2809 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$265,650Additions$300,878Total$566,528
Tax Record2025$5,616 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,611 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,611 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN179653Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2809 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: 2809 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$525,000
3
1,932
23,522
$280,000
5
3,015
27,007
$680,000
3
1,995
26,136
$460,000
4
3,961
21,780
$540,000
4
2,091
25,221
4
3
3,272
26,572

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