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2722 Mcdowell Rd Durham, NC 27705

$481,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,123

Acres

0.5

Year

1961

Close Date

Aug 9, 2019

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$227

Date Listed

Jul 11, 2019

Description of 2722 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 2722 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705 : Rare chance to own a one owner mid-century jewel in Duke Forest in vintage condition. Designed by Kenneth Scott for Jack and Joan Preiss and completed in 1961, this split level features vaulted ceilings, balcony over living room with three sided fireplace, and hardwood floors. Four bedrooms, three full baths, two patios, and floor to ceiling windows with private views of woods. Large brick paved patio adjoining living area perfect for entertaining. 1/2 acre wooded lot 5 minutes from Duke’s West Campus.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:06 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$459,900

MLS #ID

2266896

Close Price

$481,000

Close Date

Aug 9, 2019

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,123

Acres

0.5

Year

1961

Days on Site

762 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$227

Date Listed

Jul 11, 2019

Location

Street Address

2722 Mcdowell Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Duke University Homesites

Driving Directions

From Academy, turn west on Cornwallis. Take first right onto McDowell. House is on the left. From 15-501, take the Cornwallis exit and go east. Turn left on McDowell just before you reach the light at Academy.

Schools

Elementary School

Forest View

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full

Total Square Feet

2,123

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1961

Style

Modern

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$227

Lot Features

Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.5

Lot Dimensions

108 x 195 x 197 x 117

Interior Details

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only and Smooth Ceilings

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater and Refrigerator

Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air and Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Gravel and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Patio

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Lower
Family Room	Lower
Kitchen	Lower
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Lower
Other	Main
Other	Lower
Den	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Leslie Page, 919-286-9400, West Durham Realty

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2266896

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Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$583K – $869K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/9/2019

Sold

$481,000

$227/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2266896

7/11/2019

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2266896

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$583K – $869K

Exact number$2,845,000

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