3608 Dover Rd

Durham, NC 27707

$1,150,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,823 Sq. Ft.
$238 / Sq. Ft.
4,823
Sq. Ft.
$238
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/1/24
Closed 3/1/24
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Description

Elegant home on over half an acre built in 1981 by premier contractor Rodney Ward. Hardwoods throughout first and second floors. 3 masonry fireplaces, one in MBR! Traditional details include extensive millwork, bookcases with base storage, glass front cabinetry with display lighting. Exceptional space for entertaining includes large formal living room with fireplace, sunroom with brick floor which extends to enclosed porch with brick floor as well as a spacious formal dining room. Beautiful slate...Elegant home on over half an acre built in 1981 by premier contractor Rodney Ward. Hardwoods throughout first and second floors. 3 masonry fireplaces, one in MBR! Traditional details include extensive millwork, bookcases with base storage, glass front cabinetry with display lighting. Exceptional space for entertaining includes large formal living room with fireplace, sunroom with brick floor which extends to enclosed porch with brick floor as well as a spacious formal dining room. Beautiful slate terraces & built-in grill invite guests to enjoy the outdoors. A private cozy library with fireplace is to the left of the gracious entrance hall and circles back to the living room. The ensuite primary BR w/ fireplace, 2 skylights, built-in cupboard and walk-in closet is on the 2nd floor. Three additional BRs and a large bath with double vanity & separate wet area are just down the hall. Don't miss the pull down attic leading to a cedar lined closet for off season storage. Lower level has updated LVP flooring, a wall of built-in cabinets for crafts, games or home office. Perfect location for workout equipment and/or a rainy day playroom! Enormous mud/laundry room leads to the garage.
  1. Listed by Susan Peak • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Property Details for 3608 Dover Road

View
Yes
Showings Expected to Begin
12-01-2023
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 02:59 AM

Property Details for 3608 Dover Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2543150
Days on Market76
Taxes$8,749 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1981
Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
CountyDurham County
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Sold By Property Specific, LLC

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Building Information for 3608 Dover Road

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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Property Information for 3608 Dover Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hope Valley Road to Dover, past HVCC. House will be on the left. OR, Old Chapel Hill Road to Dover at white gates, cross Surrey Road. House will be on the right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.950158
  • Longitude: -78.954489
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Neighborhood: Hope Valley Country Club
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,749.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 7
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2543150
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2024-02-28
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4823.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200 x 133 x 199
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Williamsburg
  • Other Area Above Grade: 205
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 205
  • Other Structures: Pergola
  • Parcel Number: 236866
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.93
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 58
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1337.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Golf
  • Senior Community: No
  • Builder Name: Rodney Ward
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Masonite, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue, Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Gate
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Masonite, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Basement Description: Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Workshop
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds, Shutters, Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Interior: Attached, Basement, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad, Brick Veneer, Masonite, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, In Basement, Laundry Room, Security System
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Attached, Basement, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10.2 x 23.8
  • Room Width: 23.8
  • Room Length: 10.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.7
  • Room Width: 16.7
  • Room Length: 24.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16.7 x 12.7
  • Room Width: 12.7
  • Room Length: 16.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16.4 x 11.3
  • Room Width: 11.3
  • Room Length: 16.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9.6 x 19.7
  • Room Width: 19.7
  • Room Length: 9.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.6 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.2
  • Room Width: 17.2
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16.4 x 17.2
  • Room Width: 17.2
  • Room Length: 16.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 16.2 x 16.6
  • Room Width: 16.6
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15.7 x 16.4
  • Room Width: 16.4
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 10.2 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 10.2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 22.4 x 26.3
  • Room Width: 26.3
  • Room Length: 22.4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 14
  • Room Description: Flex Space
  • Room Dimensions: 9.9 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 9.9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Description: Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Description: Patio
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 36
  • Room Width: 36.0
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Description: Patio#2
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 15.8
  • Room Width: 15.8
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 18
  • Room Description: Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 25
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 3608 Dover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,150,000—
Feb 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529104927

$1,150,000

-72.5% / yr

Feb 7, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

—
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10000402

$349,900—
Nov 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,175,000—
Nov 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,175,000—
Nov 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522226171

$1,650,000

+3.4% / yr

Nov 17, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,650,000—
Nov 17, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,650,000—
Jul 25, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,740,000—
Jul 25, 2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

—
Mar 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,845,000—
Mar 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,845,000—
Apr 15, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594785587

$865,000—
Dec 31, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

—
Dec 31, 2003

Expired

AMLS #677708

$925,000—
Dec 31, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

—
Feb 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #677708

$750,000—
Feb 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

$750,000—
Feb 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

$750,000—
Feb 12, 2003

Expired

AMLS #653522

$750,000—
Feb 12, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

—
Feb 12, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

—
Aug 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

$750,000—
Aug 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

$750,000—
Aug 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #653522

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,150,000
02/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1529104927

$1,150,000

-72.5% / yr

02/07/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

—
12/01/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10000402

$349,900
11/22/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,175,000
11/22/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2543150

$1,175,000
11/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522226171

$1,650,000

+3.4% / yr

11/17/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,650,000
11/17/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,650,000
07/25/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,740,000
07/25/2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

—
03/31/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,845,000
03/31/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2502703

$1,845,000
04/15/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #594785587

$865,000
12/31/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

—
12/31/2003

Expired

AMLS #677708

$925,000
12/31/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

—
02/27/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #677708

$750,000
02/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

$750,000
02/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #677708

$750,000
02/12/2003

Expired

AMLS #653522

$750,000
02/12/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

—
02/12/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

—
08/15/2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

$750,000
08/15/2002

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #653522

$750,000
08/15/2002

Listed (Active)

AMLS #653522

$750,000

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

Public Records for 3608 Dover Road

Taxable ValueLand$385,000Additions$750,943Total$1,135,943
Tax Record2025$11,261 ($938 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,165 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,165 SqFtLot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN236866

Schools near 3608 Dover Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ignite Online Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Ignite Online Academy
PublicK 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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