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Off Market Apr 2023 for $775K

$834,169

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,052/mo

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2,651

sq ft

2749 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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Fabulous one-story mid-century home in Duke Forest with an additional lot attached. Features lovely hardwood floors, new roof, new tankless water heater, newer windows, and large screened porch. Huge living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining, as well as spacious family room with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. Large laundry and mud room at rear entrance. Four spacious bedrooms with generous closet space. Additional lot in rear is included with the sale of this property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Robin Thomas • Weichert, Realtors-Mark Thomas

Bought with Sam Poole • Nest Realty of the Triangle

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•Source:TMLS #2494005

Redfin Estimate

$834,169

$59K since sold in April 2023$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($947K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$815,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,738 sq ft
2734 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$1,200,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,276 sq ft
2524 Wrightwood Ave, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$975,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,296 sq ft
2721 Dogwood Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD MAR 11, 2026
$760,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,635 sq ft
2828 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,200,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,683 sq ft
2429 Wrightwood Ave, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$730,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,387 sq ft
2706 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705

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Market trends in 27705, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$480K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

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Sale history for 2749 Mcdowell Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2494005

Apr 10, 2023

Sold

$775,000

$292/sq ft

Mar 9, 2023

Contingent

—

Feb 7, 2023

Listed

$825,000

$311/sq ft

TMLS #2176104

May 18, 2018

Sold

$517,000

$195/sq ft

Apr 19, 2018

Pending

—

Mar 1, 2018

Listed

$525,000

$198/sq ft

+20

This super ranch on a double lot has solid mid-century lines & an honest functionality. Hardwood floors throughout. Large kitchen & mud-room off of the converted carport/screened patio. The family room w/ large brick fireplace opens onto a large deck with views of the grassy lawn and wooded backyard. Mature trees and bushes accented w/ landscape lighting. Move right in and make it home, or re-invest & make it mod and swank. Second rear lot perfect for guest house/income property.

Public Records

Dec 28, 2010

Sold

$385,000

$145/sq ft

TMLS #725497

Apr 12, 2004

Sold

$317,500

$120/sq ft

Jan 23, 2004

Listed

$325,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 9, 2003

Sold

$319,000

$120/sq ft

TMLS #689473

Oct 14, 2003

Sold

$319,900

$121/sq ft

Sep 12, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2003

Listed

$319,900

$121/sq ft

TMLS #547017

May 25, 2000

Sold

$260,000

$98/sq ft

Mar 21, 2000

Listed

$262,500

$99/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 18, 1995

Sold

$163,000

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,483 (+2.3%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2022

$6,335 (+0.5%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2021

$6,305 (+2.4%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2020

$6,157

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2019

$6,157 (+25.5%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2018

$4,907 (+0.7%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2017

$4,870 (+3.5%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2016

$4,706 (+5.4%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2014

$4,467 (+3.2%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2013

$4,331 (+2.3%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2012

$4,234 (+0.7%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2011

$4,206

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

Tax history for 2749 Mcdowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,483 (+2.3%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2022

$6,335 (+0.5%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2021

$6,305 (+2.4%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2020

$6,157

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2019

$6,157 (+25.5%)

$111,600 + $383,344

$494,944

2018

$4,907 (+0.7%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2017

$4,870 (+3.5%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2016

$4,706 (+5.4%)

$66,960 + $294,748

$361,708

2014

$4,467 (+3.2%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2013

$4,331 (+2.3%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2012

$4,234 (+0.7%)

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

2011

$4,206

$49,312 + $273,408

$322,720

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

2,610

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

101179

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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 28, 2025 • Final

Building

Bathroom

Remodel

Jul 25, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Renovate a bathroom and expand a closet. Install new electrical outlets and fixtures.

Bathroom

Electrical

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Primary Downstairs, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 2651.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Lighting

Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
Above Grade Finished Area: 2651.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Dimensions: 199x107x199x107
Lot Size Square Feet: 21344.4
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6335.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown

School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Forest View
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan

Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From W. Cornwallis Rd, turn rt onto McDowell. House is on the right. Feel free to park in driveway.
Latitude: 35.978609
Longitude: -78.943541
Postal Code: 27705

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,610
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Durham County
APN: 101179

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-04-10
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-15T01:43:19.000Z

Around this home

Schools

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 • 4.0mi

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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Historical weather

Durham, NC • 27705

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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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Estimated sale price

$793,000 – $960,000

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Home values near 2749 Mcdowell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2756 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$922,235
2736 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$803,095

Address	Redfin Estimate
2740 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2097 Sq. Ft.	$727,011
2727 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1665 Sq. Ft.	$706,314

Address	Redfin Estimate
2732 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2406 Sq. Ft.	$747,132
2735 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2046 Sq. Ft.	$750,723

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