2828 Mcdowell Road
Durham, NC 27705NEW renovations just completed making this Duke Forest home better than ever! Nestled on a quiet, wooded lot in one of Durham's most coveted neighborhoods, this refreshed home offers rare privacy just minutes from Duke University, dining, and downtown Durham. Recent upgrades include a newly renovated kitchen with fresh cabinetry, backsplash, and countertops along with a completely updated secondary bathroom. Fresh interior paint, new carpet, a new roof (2024), and a whole-house generator add peace of mind and true move-in-ready appeal. The home features an expansive walk-out basement, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a versatile bonus space currently designed as a custom walk-in closet for the primary suite - easily converted back to a bedroom or office if needed. Located just 3 miles from Duke University West Campus and Medical Center, this Duke Forest opportunity combines modern updates, a serene setting, and an unbeatable location!
$750,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.63 acres
2,635 square feet
$285 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick, Masonite
- Exterior Features Fire Pit
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.63
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Parking Features Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,635
- Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Basement Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 8
- Lot Features Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 5458
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1971
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1971
- NeighborhoodDuke University Homesites
- CountyDurham
- AreaDurham
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Lakewood
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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