2803 McDowell Rd

Durham, NC 27705

$680,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,995 Sq. Ft.
$341 / Sq. Ft.
1,995
Sq. Ft.
$341
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/25/24
Closed 6/25/24
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Description

C'mon, admit it: you have always dreamed of living in an A-Frame house. With its pitched ceilings and windows everywhere--almost like living in a treehouse but with all the modern amenities. Well, now is your chance to make that dream come true. This larger than life A-Frame has been renovated top to bottom and is just waiting for YOU. Dream kitchen with plenty of space to cook AND socialize. Two HUGE decks for all the outdoor things. Delightful upstairs loft with Juliet balcony, PLUS a bedroom and...C'mon, admit it: you have always dreamed of living in an A-Frame house. With its pitched ceilings and windows everywhere--almost like living in a treehouse but with all the modern amenities. Well, now is your chance to make that dream come true. This larger than life A-Frame has been renovated top to bottom and is just waiting for YOU. Dream kitchen with plenty of space to cook AND socialize. Two HUGE decks for all the outdoor things. Delightful upstairs loft with Juliet balcony, PLUS a bedroom and bathroom. Don't miss (how could you??) the two-car garage with workshop space, attached carport, and storage shed along the backside of the building. Dreamy, private yard, with fenced area that includes a fire pit! Walk to all things Lakewood--shopping, coffee, restaurants. Quick jaunt to NCCU and Duke. Everything has been updated in this lovely, unique home. It's just waiting for you!
  1. Listed by Tammi Brooks • Inhabit Real Estate
  2. Listed by Rebecca S Ives • Inhabit Real Estate

Property Details for 2803 McDowell Road

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Yes
Subdivision
Duke University Homesites
LISTING UPDATED: 10/28/2025 03:21 AM

Property Details for 2803 McDowell Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10029572
Days on Market5
Taxes$5,814 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1975
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
CountyDurham County

Location

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Building Information for 2803 McDowell Road

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,799 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,314

Property Taxes

$485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2803 McDowell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: from the intersection of Academy and Cornwallis, head north on Cornwallis. Turn left on McDowell; home on the left.
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Latitude: 35.977656
  • Longitude: -78.943627
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,814.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • Middle School 2: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Paved, Storage, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1995.6
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Other Area Above Grade: 1663.5
  • Other Area Below Grade: 0
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1663.5
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Parcel Number: 0811606777
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.01
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 81
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island
  • Spa: No
  • Equipment Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Detached, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Paved, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Wood Siding, Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Laundry Room, Detached, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Paved, Storage, Workshop in Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15.3 x 17.4
  • Room Width: 17.4
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 11.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.6 x 14.2
  • Room Width: 14.2
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16.1 x 23.2
  • Room Width: 23.2
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8.7 x 18
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Length: 8.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8.7 x 23.2
  • Room Width: 23.2
  • Room Length: 8.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15.7 x 19.6
  • Room Width: 19.6
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 4 x 11.8
  • Room Width: 11.8
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2803 McDowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
Jun 25, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
Jun 20, 2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

$680,000—
Jun 18, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535528721

$680,000

+12.1% / yr

May 20, 2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
May 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

$675,000—
Jul 26, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$310,000—
Jul 26, 2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$310,000—
Jul 24, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601694716

$310,000—
Jun 23, 2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

—
Jun 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$349,900—
Jun 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$349,900—
Jun 8, 2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

—
Jun 8, 2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

—
Jun 7, 2017

Expired

AMLS #2114395

$369,900—
Mar 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2114395

$369,900—
Mar 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

$369,900—
Mar 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

$369,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
06/25/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
06/20/2024

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

$680,000
06/18/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535528721

$680,000

+12.1% / yr

05/20/2024

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

—
05/15/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10029572

$675,000
07/26/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$310,000
07/26/2017

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$310,000
07/24/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601694716

$310,000
06/23/2017

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

—
06/21/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$349,900
06/21/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2135417

$349,900
06/08/2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

—
06/08/2017

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

—
06/07/2017

Expired

AMLS #2114395

$369,900
03/07/2017

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2114395

$369,900
03/07/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

$369,900
03/07/2017

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2114395

$369,900

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

Public Records for 2803 McDowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$276,000Additions$405,058Total$681,058
Tax Record2025$6,751 ($563 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,935 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN179652Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2803 McDowell Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Lakewood Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
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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