Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,020 sqft
2823 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$139/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Spectacular Duke Forest Home with contemporary flair! Beautiful Hardwood Floors! Soaring Ceilings! Granite Kitchen Counters! Wonderful flowing floorplan designed by Duke University Architect and built by Carlyl White. Gorgeous Landscaped Lot with Screen Porch, Patio & Deck to enjoy it from! New Everything - so move right in and enjoy the best life has to offer in Duke Forest!Spectacular Duke Forest Home with contemporary flair! Beautiful Hardwood Floors! Soaring Ceilings! Granite Kitchen Counters! Wonderful flowing floorplan designed by Duke University Architect and built by Carlyl White. Gorgeous Landscaped Lot with Screen Porch, Patio & Deck to enjoy it from! New Everything - so move right in and enjoy the best life has to offer in Duke Forest!
  • Listed by: Lory Brockenbrough 919.493.4434 lmullins@fmmorisey.com Brokerage DRE #C6190 • Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Listing closed: 07/19/2004 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 747061

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Median sold price

$775,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Durham, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 2823 McDowell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Description: res
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: res
  • Directions: 15-501 to Cornwallis Road going south. Turn right on McDowell, home on left. OR University Dr. to north on Academy to left on Pickett to right on McDowell.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976288
  • Longitude: -78.943695
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Tax Rate: 1.3
Contract Information
  • Legacy Commission Data: buyer agent: dc3r2.4, sub agent: dc3r2.4
  • Original Listing ID: 747061
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
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: Concrete, Driveway
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3020.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99x206x110x198
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 528.0
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Heated, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 12.0
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: Office
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 7
  • Type: Breakfast Room
  • Level: Main
Room 8
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 11
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Lower
Room 12
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Second
Room 13
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Lower
Room 14
  • Type: Other
  • Level: Main
  • Description: porch
Room 15
  • Type: Recreation Room

Property History for 2823 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2004

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #747061

$420,000—
Jul 16, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594928881

$420,000—
Jun 3, 2004

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #747061

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2004

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #747061

$420,000
07/16/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594928881

$420,000
06/03/2004

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #747061

—

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Public Records for 2823 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$260,475Additions$342,703Total$603,178
Tax Record2025$5,979 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt935 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN179656

Schools near 2823 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2823 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$420,000
4
3,020
21,780
$697,500
4
3,924
23,173
$540,000
4
2,091
25,221
$760,000
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2,635
27,443
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4
3,047
24,393
$280,000
5
3,015
27,007

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