Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,020 sqft$139/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 • Fonville Morisey/Durham Sales Office
Listing closed: 07/19/2004 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 747061

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$775,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Durham, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Fonville Morisey/Durham Sales Office

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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Property Information for 2823 McDowell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: No
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • 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.
  • Cross Street: 16x12
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976288
  • Longitude: -78.943695
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
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
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99 x 206 x 110 x 198
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Builder Name: Carlyl White
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: Wood Ext
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screen Porch
  • Roof: Shingle, Roof Age 0-5 Years
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight, Heated, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Workshop Bsmt
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Hardwood, Tile
  • Windows Treatment: Insulated Windows
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 3-6 Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 3-6 Yrs, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, 2nd Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Family Room, In-law Suite, Office, Walk In Pantry, Rec Room, Separate Living room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior: DW/Concrete, Wood Ext, Electric Dryer Hookup, 2nd Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, 2nd Floor, Utility Room WD, DW/Concrete
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 12.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2823 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #747061

$420,000
Jul 19, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #747061

$420,000
Jul 16, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594928881

$420,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #747061

$420,000
07/19/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #747061

$420,000
07/16/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594928881

$420,000

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

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 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN179656Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

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

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: 2823 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$420,000
4
3,020
21,780
$540,000
4
2,091
25,221
$697,500
4
3,924
23,086
$231,500
3
1,947
26,136
$650,000
4
3,047
24,393
$760,000
3
2,635
27,442

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