Marvel in the superpowers of this magnetic McDowell home! The home offers a professionally designed and recently updated modern farmhouse style gourmet kitchen, bonus room with separate access stairs and meticulously maintained fenced backyard with oversized deck, brick patio with abundance of green space. With all these gathering spaces, you'll have a hard time choosing the hub of the home! Minutes from Duke, easy accessibility to the Duke Trails, close proximity to downtown Durham, I85 and I40.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jarin Frederick• Urban Durham Realty
Bought with Patrick Donahue• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Amazing condition. Neat, clean, immaculate, move right in. Dutch Colonial 2 story with side entry garage. Front and rear Staircases. All formal areas + family room and Bonus. Slate foyer, utility room, and the list goes on. A pleasure to show and sell this shiny penny!!! AON Warranty
TMLS #2429292
Mar 1, 2022
Sold
$749,000
$244/sq ft
Feb 1, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 17, 2022
Listed
$749,000
$244/sq ft
TMLS #2415030
Nov 6, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2021
Listed
$749,000
$244/sq ft
TMLS #2168800
Jul 10, 2018
Sold
$425,000
$139/sq ft
Jun 18, 2018
Contingent
—
May 19, 2018
Price Changed
$450,000
$147/sq ft
Mar 22, 2018
Price Changed
$460,000
$150/sq ft
Jan 20, 2018
Listed
$475,000
$155/sq ft
TMLS #2122875
Dec 18, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$155/sq ft
Oct 25, 2017
Relisted
—
Sep 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 23, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2017
Price Changed
$460,000
$150/sq ft
Jun 6, 2017
Price Changed
$469,000
$153/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Price Changed
$480,000
$157/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Relisted
—
May 15, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2017
Listed
$500,000
$163/sq ft
TMLS #2059457
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2016
Price Changed
$490,000
$160/sq ft
Jun 28, 2016
Price Changed
$500,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 20, 2016
Price Changed
$515,000
$168/sq ft
Jun 16, 2016
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2016
Price Changed
$530,000
$173/sq ft
Jun 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2016
Price Changed
$537,400
$175/sq ft
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$550,000
$179/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 2004
Sold
$292,000
$95/sq ft
TMLS #682868
Sep 8, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2003
Listed
$349,900
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,049 (−13.8%)
$262,200 + $348,017
$610,217
2024
$7,020 (+6.5%)
$262,200 + $348,017
$610,217
2023
$6,592 (+2.3%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2022
$6,441 (+0.5%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2021
$6,411 (+2.4%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2020
$6,260
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2019
$6,260 (−2.6%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2018
$6,426 (+0.7%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2017
$6,379 (+3.5%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2016
$6,163 (+12.9%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2014
$5,461 (+3.1%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2013
$5,295 (+2.3%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2012
$5,176 (+0.7%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2011
$5,143
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
Tax history for 2833 Mcdowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,049 (−13.8%)
$262,200 + $348,017
$610,217
2024
$7,020 (+6.5%)
$262,200 + $348,017
$610,217
2023
$6,592 (+2.3%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2022
$6,441 (+0.5%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2021
$6,411 (+2.4%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2020
$6,260
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2019
$6,260 (−2.6%)
$113,700 + $389,578
$503,278
2018
$6,426 (+0.7%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2017
$6,379 (+3.5%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2016
$6,163 (+12.9%)
$75,800 + $397,944
$473,744
2014
$5,461 (+3.1%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2013
$5,295 (+2.3%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2012
$5,176 (+0.7%)
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
2011
$5,143
$52,316 + $342,241
$394,557
*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
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,904
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
179658
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
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Add a receptacle for a condensate pump and install an outlet for the central air conditioning system.
Electrical
Mar 1, 2019 • Final
Mechanical
Install a new furnace and replace or convert the heating and cooling system.
HVAC
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, Garage Faces Side, On Street, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Directions: Traveling from Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd take Academy Rd/NC-751. Take Academy Road towards Duke University. Turn Left on Pickett Road then Right on McDowell Rd. 2833 McDowell Rd is the first home on the right.
Latitude: 35.97573
Longitude: -78.943754
Postal Code: 27705
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,904
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 179658
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: 2022-03-02
Around this home
Schools
Lakewood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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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
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Estimated sale price
$769,000 – $931,000
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