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Off market sep 2018 for $650K

$916,676

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,273/mo

•

3,047

sq ft

2818 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705

About this home

Modernist Deck House in Duke Forest on large . 56 acre lot w/ fenced yard. Close to Duke. Soaring Western Red Cedar ceilings, exposed beams of Douglas Fir, lots of mahogany. KITCHEN was COMPLETELY redone and gorgeous by the Kitchen Specialists (once featured in a magazine). 1st floor master. Spacious family room with beautiful stone fireplace hearth over looks private FENCED in yard. Sun room! Lower level family room with fireplace. Good storage. Great neighborhood! Very convenient location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.56 acresLot Size

$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Susan Richter • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Listed by Jose Serrano • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Bought with Susan Herst • Urban Durham Realty

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•Source:TMLS #2202969

Redfin Estimate

$916,676

$267K since sold in September 2018$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($927K) 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 FEB 19, 2026
$855,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,117 sq ft
2903 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD MAR 11, 2026
$760,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,635 sq ft
2828 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$730,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,387 sq ft
2706 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,200,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,683 sq ft
2429 Wrightwood Ave, Durham, NC 27705

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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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Sale history for 2818 Mcdowell Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2202969

Sep 4, 2018

Sold

$650,000

$213/sq ft

Jul 16, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 11, 2018

Listed

$625,000

$205/sq ft

TMLS #906805

Feb 28, 2007

Sold

$435,000

$143/sq ft

Jan 12, 2007

Listed

$435,000

$143/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,714 (−15.4%)

$269,100 + $408,219

$677,319

2024

$7,941 (+6.5%)

$269,100 + $408,219

$677,319

2023

$7,457 (+2.3%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2022

$7,286 (+0.5%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2021

$7,252 (+2.4%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2020

$7,081

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2019

$7,081 (+20.2%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2018

$5,893 (+0.7%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2017

$5,850 (+3.5%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2016

$5,652 (+26.8%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2014

$4,456 (+3.2%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2013

$4,320 (+2.3%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2012

$4,223 (+0.7%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2011

$4,196

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

Tax history for 2818 Mcdowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,714 (−15.4%)

$269,100 + $408,219

$677,319

2024

$7,941 (+6.5%)

$269,100 + $408,219

$677,319

2023

$7,457 (+2.3%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2022

$7,286 (+0.5%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2021

$7,252 (+2.4%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2020

$7,081

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2019

$7,081 (+20.2%)

$117,000 + $452,262

$569,262

2018

$5,893 (+0.7%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2017

$5,850 (+3.5%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2016

$5,652 (+26.8%)

$78,000 + $356,427

$434,427

2014

$4,456 (+3.2%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2013

$4,320 (+2.3%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2012

$4,223 (+0.7%)

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

2011

$4,196

$61,261 + $260,639

$321,900

*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

0.56 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,964

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Durham County

APN

179662

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

Oct 15, 2010 • Final

Electrical

Renovate a kitchen by adding and relocating electrical outlets and lighting fixtures. Install a garbage disposal and dishwasher.

Electrical

Kitchen

Plumbing

Remodel

Oct 8, 2010 • Final

Plumbing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Wall Oven
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Storage
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar
Building Area Total: 3047.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Foundation Details: Slab

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3047.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.56
Lot Size Area: 0.56
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Square Feet: 24393.6
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5850.0

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

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 US-501S, take exit 106 for Cornwallis Rd, L onto W Cornwallis Rd, R onto McDowell Rd, home is on the R
Latitude: 35.976655
Longitude: -78.94445
Postal Code: 27705

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,964
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 179662

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-09-05
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T00:36:26Z

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lakewood Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Charles E Jordan Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

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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5.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$871,000 – $1.06M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2802 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3272 Sq. Ft.	$836,918
2833 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3067 Sq. Ft.	$807,077
2819 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2091 Sq. Ft.	$750,508
2813 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$840,832
2614 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2442 Sq. Ft.	$729,072
3005 Montgomery Street, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2677 Sq. Ft.	$722,108
2805 DeKalb Street, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3088 Sq. Ft.	$731,513

Address	Redfin Estimate
2828 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2635 Sq. Ft.	$818,730
2827 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3924 Sq. Ft.	$979,694
2803 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1995 Sq. Ft.	$735,358
2824 McDowell Road, Durham, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1947 Sq. Ft.	$632,000
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