$1,025,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

2713 Mcdowell Rd Durham, NC 27705

Duke Forest Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,394 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$428 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Showings begin Friday, May 30. Carefully maintained and updated contemporary home in Duke Homesites/Duke Forest on almost 1 acre. Tucked away in the trees, this home features large picture windows along the back of the home with wooded views throughout the home, high ceilings in the public areas, an attached carport and a cozy screened porch. Extensively renovated in 2012 including new windows and doors on the main level, updated kitchen with a gas cooktop, wall oven, and island with butcherblock; updated primary bathroom, decking on front deck, and cable railings on all decking. Rubber roof updated 2010-2012. Updated skylights as well. The lower level walkout basement has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, den area and 1100 sq ft of unfinished space. There are 2 decks on the front of the house, a screened porch and a balcony along the back of the house plus covered and open patios on the rear.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Shair

EXP Realty LLC License #142349 Listed on: 05/28/2025

EXP Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Ives

Inhabit Real Estate License #252941

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,617

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modernist Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Block Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Woodwork
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Display Windows
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Utility Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Built-In Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bidet
  • Walk-in Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Duke University Homesites Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 101173

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,617

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Duke University Homesites
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1707.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, Windows
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1100.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 1100.0
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Wall Oven: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Architectural Style Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring Bamboo: Yes
  • Basement Workshop3: Yes
  • Architectural Style Modernist: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Vegetation Wooded2: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1707.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 687.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • Vegetation Heavily Wooded: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 41817.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • RoofRubber: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: West
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bidet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room Combination, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 687.0
  • Total Bedrooms: 13
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Basement:Storage Space: Yes
  • Basement:BathStubbed: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bidet: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat, Rubber
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.96
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened, See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Display Window(s): Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes
  • Window Features:Aluminum Frames: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Jordan
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41817.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 101173

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient:Windows: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:ExposureShade: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7616.64
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Jessob Julia Gibbs and Marsh Gail R
Bought by
Dalsheimer Alexandra and Dalsheimer Samuel
Seller's Agent
Amy Shair
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Ives
Inhabit Real Estate
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.13%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.56%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $155,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,025,000 +5.1% $428 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $975,000 -- $407 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,617 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2023 $7,153 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2022 $6,989 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2021 $6,956 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2020 $6,792 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2019 $6,792 $546,035 $147,075 $398,960
2018 $4,963 $365,903 $88,245 $277,658
2017 $4,927 $365,903 $88,245 $277,658
2016 $4,761 $365,903 $88,245 $277,658
2015 $4,577 $330,672 $102,068 $228,604
2014 $4,577 $330,672 $102,068 $228,604
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Shair

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amy Shair

    EXP Realty LLC

    (919) 818-5001

    1 in this area

    114 Total Sales

    Amy Shair
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Rebecca Ives

    Inhabit Real Estate

    (919) 641-5690

    16 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    Rebecca Ives
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10098304

Doorify MLS

APN: 101173

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 Duke Forest

2713 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC

This home is located at 2713 Mcdowell Rd, Durham, NC 27705 and is currently priced at $1,025,000, approximately $428 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 2713 Mcdowell Rd is a home located in Durham County with nearby schools including Lakewood Elementary School, Morehead Montessori, and Forest View Elementary.

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