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2803 Mcdowell Rd Durham, NC 27705

$680,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,995.6

Acres

0.6

Year

1975

Close Date

Jun 20, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$341

Date Listed

May 15, 2024

Description of 2803 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 2803 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705 : 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!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 10:10 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$675,000

MLS #ID

10029572

Close Price

$680,000

Close Date

Jun 20, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,995.6

Acres

0.6

Year

1975

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$341

Date Listed

May 15, 2024

Location

Street Address

2803 Mcdowell Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Duke University Homesites

Driving Directions

from the intersection of Academy and Cornwallis, head north on Cornwallis. Turn left on McDowell; home on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Forest View

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,995.6

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1975

Style

A-Frame

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

Foundation

Block

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$341

Lot Features

Back Yard, Corner Lot and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.6

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings and Kitchen Island

Appliances

Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Induction Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Bamboo, Carpet, Tile and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas and Living Room

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air and Heat Pump

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Detached, Driveway, Garage, On Street, Paved, Storage and Workshop in Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Outdoor Grill, Private Yard and Storage

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Park

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	15.3 × 17.4
Bedroom 2	Main	11.4 × 11.4
Bedroom 3	Second	12.6 × 14.2
Living Room	Main	16.1 × 23.2
Dining Room	Main	8.7 × 18
Kitchen	Main	8.7 × 23.2
Loft	Second	15.7 × 19.6
Entrance Hall	Main	4 × 11.8

Listing Provided By

Tammi Brooks, 919-308-4910, Inhabit Real Estate

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10029572

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$517K – $833K

Exact number$2,845,000

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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

$517K – $833K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

6/20/2024

Sold

$680,000

$341/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10029572

5/15/2024

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10029572

7/26/2017

Sold

$310,000

$155/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2135417

6/21/2017

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2135417

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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

$517K – $833K

Exact number$2,845,000

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