Last Sold Price
3 beds1,947 sqft$119/sqft
2824 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Description

One level contemporary in prime Duke Forest location near Duke Golf Course, Walking Trails & Cornwallis Road Park. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, lots of windows & natural light, blt-in cabinetry/bookshelves & walk-in bsmt storage room or workshop. Lovely outdoor spaces & privacy. All appointments must be confirmed. No showings until June 1.One level contemporary in prime Duke Forest location near Duke Golf Course, Walking Trails & Cornwallis Road Park. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, lots of windows & natural light, blt-in cabinetry/bookshelves & walk-in bsmt storage room or workshop. Lovely outdoor spaces & privacy. All appointments must be confirmed. No showings until June 1.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2002 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Fay Hislop • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Property Details for 2824 McDowell Road

Status
MLS #
643034
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
View
No
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$435,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

[Durham, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 2824 McDowell Road

Stories1Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,639 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,177

Property Taxes

$462

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2824 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Academy Rd, go West on Pickett Rd, Rt on McDowell. (section of McDowell between Pickett & Cornwallis).
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.976326
  • Longitude: -78.944748
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: DW/Gravel
  • 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, Secluded, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 105 x 201.94 x 20 x 145.86 x 102
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Walk-In Crawl Space, Concrete Block, Exterior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Den
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: Den, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
  • Interior: DW/Gravel, Wood Ext, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Washer, Utility Room WD, DW/Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 2824 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #643034

$231,500
Aug 9, 2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #643034

$231,500
Aug 9, 2002

Sold

AMLS #643034

$231,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #643034

$231,500
08/09/2002

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #643034

$231,500
08/09/2002

Sold

AMLS #643034

$231,500

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

Public Records for 2824 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$296,700Additions$263,126Total$559,826
Tax Record2025$5,550 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN179661Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2824 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: 2824 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 27705
$231,500
3
1,947
26,136
$650,000
4
3,047
24,393
3
2
2,218
33,541
$1,192,500
5
4,904
27,442
$420,000
4
3,020
21,780
$540,000
4
2,091
25,221

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