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Off market apr 2020 for $525K

$736,408

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,813/mo

•

1,932

sq ft

2809 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

About this home

In 1978, when this sweet candle-apple-red home was built, Newton-John & Travolta were singing You're the One That I Want, & well, you get it: This is the one that you want--2nd floor master retreat, ceiling-to-floor windows on the back of the house overlooking a private tended garden, stacked stone fireplace, renovated kitchen & baths, crazy-good patio w/ HOT TUB, 2-car GAR . .. all in Duke Forest. There's nothing left, there's nothing left for you to do! It's the one that you want, ooh ooh ooh honey!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tammi Brooks • Inhabit Real Estate

Listed by Rebecca Ives • Inhabit Real Estate

Bought with Nicole Mudd • Fonville Morisey/Premier Agents Network

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:TMLS #2305712

Redfin Estimate

$736,408

$211K since sold in April 2020$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 32.2% higher than the average sale price ($557K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$428,280
A
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
3107 Dixon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$515,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,941 sq ft
3016 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,757 sq ft
2248 Cranford Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$590,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,041 sq ft
2742 Old Sugar Rd, Durham, NC 27707
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$632,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,889 sq ft
101 Pinecrest Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$375,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,918 sq ft
2837 Stuart Dr, Durham, NC 27707

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Market trends in 27705, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$540K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

6 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Well maintained home with several updates spanning many decades. Sloped driveway. Master on the second floor with two secondary bedrooms downstairs.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Pam Lewis
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 2809 Mcdowell Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2305712

Apr 14, 2020

Sold

$525,000

$272/sq ft

Mar 9, 2020

Pending

—

Mar 4, 2020

Listed

$479,900

$248/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 2005

Sold

$289,000

$150/sq ft

TMLS #796219

Jul 15, 2005

Sold

$288,900

$150/sq ft

May 23, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 13, 2005

Listed

$294,900

$153/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 9, 1992

Sold

$153,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,616 (−10.1%)

$265,650 + $300,878

$566,528

2024

$6,245 (+6.5%)

$265,650 + $300,878

$566,528

2023

$5,865 (+2.3%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2022

$5,730 (+0.5%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2021

$5,703 (+2.4%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2020

$5,569

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2019

$5,569 (−8.2%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2018

$6,064 (+0.7%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2017

$6,019 (+3.5%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2016

$5,816 (+30.1%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2014

$4,470 (+3.2%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2013

$4,333 (+2.3%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2012

$4,236 (+0.7%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2011

$4,209

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

Tax history for 2809 Mcdowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,616 (−10.1%)

$265,650 + $300,878

$566,528

2024

$6,245 (+6.5%)

$265,650 + $300,878

$566,528

2023

$5,865 (+2.3%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2022

$5,730 (+0.5%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2021

$5,703 (+2.4%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2020

$5,569

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2019

$5,569 (−8.2%)

$115,500 + $332,216

$447,716

2018

$6,064 (+0.7%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2017

$6,019 (+3.5%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2016

$5,816 (+30.1%)

$77,000 + $370,029

$447,029

2014

$4,470 (+3.2%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2013

$4,333 (+2.3%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2012

$4,236 (+0.7%)

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

2011

$4,209

$57,195 + $265,720

$322,915

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,611

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

179653

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

Feb 17, 2022 • Final

Mechanical

Install gas piping and fuel lines for a generator installation.

Gas

Generator

Apr 23, 2021 • Final

Mechanical

Install gas piping and fuel lines for a generator.

Gas

Generator

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination, Sauna, Smooth Ceilings, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar
Building Area Total: 1932.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Pool Information
Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Private

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1932.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 115x217x120x193
Lot Size Square Feet: 23522.4
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5816.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

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

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 the intersection of 751 and Cornwallis, head north on Cornwallis. Turn L on McDowell, home on L.
Latitude: 35.97734
Longitude: -78.943583
Postal Code: 27705

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,611
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 179653

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-04-14
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T21:48:46Z

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lakewood Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Charles E Jordan Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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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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Estimated sale price

$700,000 – $847,000

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Home values near 2809 Mcdowell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2756 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$919,865
2753 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$714,287
2828 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2635 Sq. Ft.	$818,730
2823 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3020 Sq. Ft.	$900,718
2813 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$840,832
2810 Dogwood Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,681
2815 DeKalb St, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2692 Sq. Ft.	$849,810

Address	Redfin Estimate
2745 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2693 Sq. Ft.	$1,015,365
2749 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2651 Sq. Ft.	$847,468
2833 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3067 Sq. Ft.	$807,077
2819 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2091 Sq. Ft.	$750,508
2824 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1947 Sq. Ft.	$632,000
3007 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3702 Sq. Ft.	$886,422
2814 DeKalb St, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3276 Sq. Ft.	$754,310

Address	Redfin Estimate
2750 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1931 Sq. Ft.	$911,589
2802 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3272 Sq. Ft.	$836,918
2827 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3924 Sq. Ft.	$979,694
2803 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1995 Sq. Ft.	$735,358
2818 McDowell Rd, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3047 Sq. Ft.	$916,676
2805 DeKalb St, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3088 Sq. Ft.	$731,513
2806 DeKalb St, Durham, NC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3610 Sq. Ft.	$807,541

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