A rare find--This modernist 1960s home is calling you to Duke Forest! Fresh & on-site finished hardwoods, custom designed kitchen so gorgeous it was featured in the Durham Magazine (!!), & a lot so huge it will make your heart leap! The floor to ceiling windows combined with the lofted ceilings brings in an abundance of natural light, with views of the fenced in wooded backyard & over 1000sqft of deck. This home was made for indoor/outdoor living at its finest!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paulina Salerno• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Ron Westlund• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Well maintained two story home. Lots of natural light. Huge fenced-in backyard. There's a bouns room that can be a 5th bedroom. Hardwood flooring.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mohammed Hussein
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2611 Mcdowell Rd
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #2457628
Aug 19, 2022
Sold
$820,000
$359/sq ft
Aug 9, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2022
Relisted
—
Aug 5, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 30, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2022
Listed
$825,000
$361/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2016
Sold
$330,100
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 2013
Sold
$268,000
$117/sq ft
TMLS #1890952
Aug 6, 2013
Sold
$267,500
$117/sq ft
Aug 1, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2013
Pending
—
May 20, 2013
Contingent
—
May 16, 2013
Listed
$275,000
$120/sq ft
+20
Contemporary style w/ a finished lower level. Home shows well. Needs some updating. Wonderful windows on the main level show off the tree-lined private yard. Also lots of decking on the lower level. Enjoy the many options in this home. Could be 3 or 4 bedrooms. 2 Fireplaces, one is gas-log in lower level. Near Duke Forest Walking Trails & easy commute to Duke. 1-yr Warranty.
Public Records
Jun 17, 1994
Sold
$142,500
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,147 (+19.5%)
$345,400 + $971,670
$1,317,070
2024
$6,818 (+6.5%)
$345,400 + $476,470
$821,870
2023
$6,402 (+40.1%)
$117,750 + $371,024
$488,774
2022
$4,571 (+0.5%)
$117,750 + $371,024
$488,774
2021
$4,549 (+2.4%)
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2020
$4,442
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2019
$4,442 (+13.8%)
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2018
$3,902 (+1.0%)
$70,695 + $216,956
$287,651
2017
$3,862 (+3.5%)
$70,695 + $216,090
$286,785
2016
$3,731 (+10.8%)
$70,695 + $216,090
$286,785
2014
$3,368 (+3.1%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2013
$3,265 (+2.3%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2012
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2011
$3,172
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
Tax history for 2611 Mcdowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,147 (+19.5%)
$345,400 + $971,670
$1,317,070
2024
$6,818 (+6.5%)
$345,400 + $476,470
$821,870
2023
$6,402 (+40.1%)
$117,750 + $371,024
$488,774
2022
$4,571 (+0.5%)
$117,750 + $371,024
$488,774
2021
$4,549 (+2.4%)
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2020
$4,442
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2019
$4,442 (+13.8%)
$117,825 + $239,287
$357,112
2018
$3,902 (+1.0%)
$70,695 + $216,956
$287,651
2017
$3,862 (+3.5%)
$70,695 + $216,090
$286,785
2016
$3,731 (+10.8%)
$70,695 + $216,090
$286,785
2014
$3,368 (+3.1%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2013
$3,265 (+2.3%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2012
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
2011
$3,172
$66,946 + $176,385
$243,331
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,124
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
101087
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
Aug 29, 2025 • Final
Building
Construct an in-ground concrete swimming pool.
Grading
Pool and hot tub
Sep 23, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Addition
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