DUKE FOREST Mid-Century Mod * * OPEN HOUSE THURS APRIL 21, 4:30-7pm * * Get a sneak peek before showings start Friday. Circa 1962. Almost an acre of gloriously wooded privacy! Iconic roman brick fireplace, clerestory windows, sloping ceilings, hw floors on main floor. GORGEOUS SKYLIT INTERIOR! Kitchen/baths remodeled. Dining & Family rooms open to Screened Porch. Fenced back yard + doggie door. Basement once used for rental - has both interior & exterior access, full bath. Bomb shelter provides great storage!
Contemporary in Duke Forest. Hardwood floors, Vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen, living room with fireplace, large family room. Fabulous location and neighborhood! Lower level great for office or au pair. Kitchen has granite and updated appliances within last few years. Still a bit of a diamond in the rough, this is one of the best opportunites around. A must see!
Public Records
May 5, 1994
Sold
$150,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,692 (+29.2%)
$418,000 + $458,791
$876,791
2024
$6,726 (+6.5%)
$418,000 + $458,791
$876,791
2023
$6,316 (+2.3%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2022
$6,172 (+0.5%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2021
$6,143 (+2.4%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2020
$5,998
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2019
$5,998 (+28.1%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2018
$4,683 (+0.7%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2017
$4,649 (+3.5%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2016
$4,491 (+6.7%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2014
$4,210 (+3.1%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2013
$4,082 (+2.3%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2012
$3,991 (+0.7%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2011
$3,965
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
Tax history for 2604 Mcdowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,692 (+29.2%)
$418,000 + $458,791
$876,791
2024
$6,726 (+6.5%)
$418,000 + $458,791
$876,791
2023
$6,316 (+2.3%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2022
$6,172 (+0.5%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2021
$6,143 (+2.4%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2020
$5,998
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2019
$5,998 (+28.1%)
$142,125 + $340,062
$482,187
2018
$4,683 (+0.7%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2017
$4,649 (+3.5%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2016
$4,491 (+6.7%)
$85,275 + $259,962
$345,237
2014
$4,210 (+3.1%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2013
$4,082 (+2.3%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2012
$3,991 (+0.7%)
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
2011
$3,965
$96,936 + $207,260
$304,196
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,441
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
101112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
RS-10
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Jul 2, 2026 • Final
Building
Addition
Jul 1, 2026 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: DUKE FOREST: From Academy, Go west on PINECREST, LEFT onto MCDOWELL RD, house is located on the corner of Piencrest and McDowell, hidden in the woods
Latitude: 35.984653
Longitude: -78.943806
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,441
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Durham County
APN: 101112
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-05-07
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-15T21:22:38Z
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$883,000 – $1.07M
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