Mid-Century gem in the popular Duke Forest area! 1/2 acre beautiful lot! Updated kitchen features modern cabinets, tile backsplash, pro-style gas range, quartz countertops & more. Spacious and inviting living room is open to the dining room and terrific for entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout. Huge screened porch has a cathedral ceiling & skylights and overlooks a beautiful landscaped rear yard and woods behind. Grill out with your friends on the large rear patio and enjoy nature! The primary suite offers a redone ensuite bath with antique mid-century vanity cabinet retrofit with a vessel sink and a large walk-in subway tile shower. The garden level features a hip office with built-in bookshelves and cozy bonus room - your work-from home getaway. This home is SO CLOSE to Duke you can hear the crowds roar as the Blue Devils score at Wallace Wade Stadium. Wooded trails of the Washington Duke area are right nearby and of course downtown Durham, restaurants and nightlife are just minutes away. Amazing location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$454Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Wiltberger• Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
MID-CENTURY Duke Forest home w/ lots of personality. WARM & inviting space to gather. COOL design with great lines & original details. INSIDE=good flow w/ big rooms, hardwoods, picture windows, swanky updated kitchen & baths w/ granite, cozy garden level w/ bonus room+office+laundry. OUTSIDE=brand new roof, dreamy spacious screened porch; mature, sumptuous plantings; 1/2 ACRE+ fenced private yard; garden shed. Deep att. garage w/ workshop area. SO CLOSE to Duke, downtown, recreation, trails, dining, shops.
TMLS #872970
Nov 1, 2006
Sold
$225,000
$123/sq ft
Oct 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2006
Listed
$239,000
$131/sq ft
Great home in Duke Forest; quiet wooded setting. Light & bright - great space for families needing multiple spaces to work, play or create. Nice amenities include a large Screen Porch. 30.1' deep garage can park 2 med sized cars or use some of the space for a workshop. Utility Rm is not part of the heated sq. ft. All hardwood floors (new Bruce hardwood flooring on the second level
Public Records
May 28, 1999
Sold
$165,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1998
Sold
$150,000
$82/sq ft
TMLS #478617
Jun 18, 1998
Sold
$149,900
$82/sq ft
May 26, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 1998
Listed
$149,900
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1995
Sold
$115,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,125 (+87.8%)
$336,600 + $482,990
$819,590
2024
$4,327 (−14.8%)
$336,600 + $482,990
$819,590
2023
$5,079 (+2.3%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2022
$4,963 (+0.5%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2021
$4,940 (+2.4%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2020
$4,823
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2019
$4,823 (+32.0%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2018
$3,654 (+0.7%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2017
$3,627 (+3.5%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2016
$3,505 (+21.1%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2014
$2,894 (+3.1%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2013
$2,806 (+2.3%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2012
$2,743 (+0.7%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2011
$2,726
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
Tax history for 2733 Dogwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,125 (+87.8%)
$336,600 + $482,990
$819,590
2024
$4,327 (−14.8%)
$336,600 + $482,990
$819,590
2023
$5,079 (+2.3%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2022
$4,963 (+0.5%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2021
$4,940 (+2.4%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2020
$4,823
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2019
$4,823 (+32.0%)
$114,900 + $272,865
$387,765
2018
$3,654 (+0.7%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2017
$3,627 (+3.5%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2016
$3,505 (+21.1%)
$68,940 + $200,453
$269,393
2014
$2,894 (+3.1%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2013
$2,806 (+2.3%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2012
$2,743 (+0.7%)
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
2011
$2,726
$52,616 + $156,494
$209,110
*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
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
116646
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
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Mechanical
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Generator
Feb 6, 2026 • Final
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved
Parking Total: 5
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1825.0
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1825.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Direction Faces: West
Levels: Multi/Split
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Square Feet: 23087.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5075.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Gas Pack
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From 15/501 Bypass, exit at Cornwallis Rd., East on Cornwallis past Academy. Left onto Dogwood. House on right.
Latitude: 35.978797
Longitude: -78.939158
Postal Code: 27705
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Community Features: Suburban
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 116646
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Basement, Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-05-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-03-31T03:20:39Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-04-05T07:15:07Z
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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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Estimated sale price
$788,000 – $954,000
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