3816 Dover Rd

5,244 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
5,244
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of the original homes in Hope Valley, this iconic 1928 colonial was fully renovated in 2001 by Leon Meyer: kitchen, baths, electrical, plumbing, roof & more; Wing added: 2BR, 3BA, family room/inlaw suite & 4-season room w/ gorgeous stone fireplace. Built w/top quality materials & craftsmanship, offers 5244 sqft of gracious, sophisticated, yet comfortable living. Fantastic opportunity to own a classic home on one of the nicest lots in Hope Valley. Sweeping front lawn overlooks HVCC tennis courts.One of the original homes in Hope Valley, this iconic 1928 colonial was fully renovated in 2001 by Leon Meyer: kitchen, baths, electrical, plumbing, roof & more; Wing added: 2BR, 3BA, family room/inlaw suite & 4-season room w/ gorgeous stone fireplace. Built w/top quality materials & craftsmanship, offers 5244 sqft of gracious, sophisticated, yet comfortable living. Fantastic opportunity to own a classic home on one of the nicest lots in Hope Valley. Sweeping front lawn overlooks HVCC tennis courts.
  1. Listed by Laurie R Myer • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Property Details for 3816 Dover Road

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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2025 06:23 PM

Property Details for 3816 Dover Road

StatusClosed
MLS #2310529
Days on Market101
Taxes$11,528 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Sold By Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

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Building Information for 3816 Dover Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,467 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,507

Property Taxes

$961

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3816 Dover Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hope Valley Road to Dover. Follow Dover to Home on left, corner of Bristol and Dover, across street from HVCC tennis courts.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.944764
  • Longitude: -78.951324
  • Neighborhood: Hope Valley Country Club
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,528.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
  • Lease Expiration Date: 2020-07-15
  • Original Listing ID: 2310529
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: Yes
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Hope Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5244.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 780
  • Other Area Below Grade: 504
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1284
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Golf, Pool
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Tennis Court(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Fireplace Screen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Brick, Wood Siding, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 17.0
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Primary Bedrooom with Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 13
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 14
  • Room Description: 4 Season
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Description: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Description: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Description: Sun Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 18
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 19
  • Room Type: Den
Room 20
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 3816 Dover Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

—
Nov 15, 2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

—
Oct 24, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,300,000—
Jul 16, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,400,000—
May 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,500,000—
Aug 22, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
Aug 22, 2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
Aug 21, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,335,000—
Aug 21, 2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,335,000—
Jul 6, 2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
Mar 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,390,000—
Mar 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,390,000—
Oct 14, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675946618

$1,335,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

—
11/15/2025

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

—
10/24/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,300,000
07/16/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,400,000
05/22/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10098375

$2,500,000
08/22/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
08/22/2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
08/21/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,335,000
08/21/2020

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,335,000
07/06/2020

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

—
03/26/2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,390,000
03/26/2020

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2310529

$1,390,000
10/14/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675946618

$1,335,000

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Public Records for 3816 Dover Road

Taxable ValueLand$445,000Additions$1,400,556Total$1,845,556
Tax Record2025$18,295 ($1,525 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,368 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN124494Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3816 Dover Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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