In a nod toward Charlestonian architecture, this mid-century Colonial features Creole details in its double galleries & wrought-iron columns and railings. Constructed by famed Dur. builder Geo. Birmingham for Duke Univ. professor & 1st registrar Dr. Richard Tuthill & family. The home boasts large, bright rooms perfect for entertaining, & a thoughtful layout for easy living. Oak hardwood floors, gas FP, SS app. & many modern upgrades, all set on a carefully landscaped 3/4 acre lot w/ forested backdrop.
Handsome Duke Forest home w/ hrdwd flrs & huge rms; great for entertaining! Lgr secluded, wooded lot on quiet street Ideal location: convenient to Duke, UNC, shopping & schools. Fresh paint; 1st flr Hardwoods refinished; 1st flr pine paneled office w/ bookshelves & half bath. Sun Room; Whole house generator; gas logs; attic fan & lots of storage; 1st flr porch; 2nd flr balcony; terrace.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,111 (+12.5%)
$389,400 + $529,729
$919,129
2024
$8,098 (+6.5%)
$389,400 + $529,729
$919,129
2023
$7,605 (+2.3%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2022
$7,430 (+0.5%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2021
$7,396 (+2.4%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2020
$7,221
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2019
$7,221 (+35.4%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2018
$5,332 (+0.7%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2017
$5,293 (+3.5%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2016
$5,114 (+7.8%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2014
$4,742 (+3.2%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2013
$4,597 (+2.3%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2012
$4,494 (+0.7%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2011
$4,465
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
Tax history for 2709 Dogwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,111 (+12.5%)
$389,400 + $529,729
$919,129
2024
$8,098 (+6.5%)
$389,400 + $529,729
$919,129
2023
$7,605 (+2.3%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2022
$7,430 (+0.5%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2021
$7,396 (+2.4%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2020
$7,221
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2019
$7,221 (+35.4%)
$133,050 + $447,501
$580,551
2018
$5,332 (+0.7%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2017
$5,293 (+3.5%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2016
$5,114 (+7.8%)
$79,830 + $313,239
$393,069
2014
$4,742 (+3.2%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2013
$4,597 (+2.3%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2012
$4,494 (+0.7%)
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
2011
$4,465
$70,421 + $272,160
$342,581
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,246
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
116640
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
Jun 3, 2021 • Active
Mechanical
Replace the first floor air conditioning unit and cooling coil. The cooling coil is located in the basement. This work involves the replacement or conversion of the heating and cooling system.
HVAC
Jun 1, 2021 • Active
Electrical
Replace the central air conditioning unit on a residential building.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Directions: From downtown, take CH Road to right on Pinecrest to left on Dogwood. Home is on right. From 15-501 Bypass take Academy toward Duke University, right onto Cornwallis, left onto Dogwood, home is last on the right (before Pinecrest).
Latitude: 35.979099
Longitude: -78.937049
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,246
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 116640
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-05-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T03:20:25Z
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$964,000 – $1.17M
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