GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! JUST MAKE AN OFFER! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in an established neighborhood, this inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, space, and opportunity. Fresh interior paint and beautiful new luxury vinyl plank flooring create a refreshed feel throughout, while still leaving plenty of room to add your own style and make the home uniquely yours. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features spacious, open living areas, generously sized bedrooms, and flexible spaces that can adapt to a variety of needs. At the heart of the home, the cozy family room fireplace provides the perfect setting for relaxing evenings, casual gatherings, or quiet mornings with a cup of coffee. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience along with additional storage space. Outside, the fenced backyard offers endless possibilities. Whether you envision a garden retreat, outdoor entertaining area, or private oasis, there's plenty of room to bring your ideas to life and create a space that fits your lifestyle. Adding to the appeal, residents enjoy access to neighborhood amenities including a pool, splash pad, clubhouse, and playground, offering opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and outdoor enjoyment close to home. With four bedrooms, a functional floor plan, desirable neighborhood amenities, and a location close to major employment centers, this property offers broad appeal for both homeowners and investors. Whether you're looking to personalize a home over time or add a property to your real estate portfolio, this home presents an excellent opportunity in the thriving Durham market. Even before its most recent updates, it received $2,550/month in rent! Ideally located in one of Durham's most convenient locations, this home is just minutes from Research Triangle Park (RTP), I-885, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), shopping, dining, parks, and major employers. With convenient access to Downtown Durham, Duke University, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and the greater Triangle, this property offers an exceptional combination of lifestyle and location. Whether you're searching for a primary residence or exploring a Durham investment property with long-term rental potential, this home presents an outstanding opportunity in one of the Triangle's most desirable and growing markets.
For sale
Price cut: $22K (8/28)
$423,000
1 Dawson Ct, Durham, NC 27703
4beds
2,678sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2006
0.29 Acres Lot
$416,300 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$45/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy family room fireplaceFresh interior paintFenced backyardAttached two-car garageGenerously sized bedrooms
- 64 days
- 874
- 61
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meghan Hammes 617-304-2132,
Hodge & Kittrell Sothebys INTE
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10176549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,678
- Total interior livable area: 2,678 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,678
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 203751
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Pool
- Subdivision: Brightwood Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Pool
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, None
- HOA fee: $135 quarterly
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $486,499
- Annual tax amount: $4,822
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
Estimated market value
$416,300
$395,000 - $437,000
$2,510/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $423,000-4.9%$158/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $445,000-4.5%$166/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/9/2024 | Price change | $2,395-0.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2024 | Price change | $2,400-2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Price change | $2,450+3.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,375$1/sqft |
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| 3/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2023 | Price change | $2,375-4%$1/sqft |
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| 2/20/2023 | Price change | $2,475-3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,575+3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/19/2022 | Sold | $466,100+0%$174/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Pending sale | $466,000$174/sqft |
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| 3/11/2022 | Price change | $466,000-1.3%$174/sqft |
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| 2/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $471,900+6.1%$176/sqft |
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| 1/6/2022 | Sold | $444,600+167.8%$166/sqft |
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| 1/26/2012 | Listing removed | $166,000$62/sqft |
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| 1/10/2012 | Price change | $166,000-7.7%$62/sqft |
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| 12/8/2011 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$67/sqft |
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| 11/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $189,900+3.9%$71/sqft |
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| 10/19/2011 | Sold | $182,750-25.1%$68/sqft |
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| 10/14/2011 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 12/20/2006 | Sold | $244,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,823 +20.9% | $486,499 +70.1% |
| 2024 | $3,989 +6.5% | $285,939 |
| 2023 | $3,746 +2.3% | $285,939 |
| 2022 | $3,660 +19.2% | $285,939 |
| 2021 | $3,069 +2.4% | $285,939 |
| 2020 | $2,997 | $285,939 |
| 2019 | $2,997 | $285,939 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $2,997 +10.6% | $246,326 |
| 2017 | $2,711 +3.5% | $246,326 |
| 2016 | $2,619 | $246,326 +7.4% |
| 2015 | $2,619 +2.7% | $229,319 |
| 2014 | $2,552 | $229,319 |
| 2013 | -- | $229,319 |
| 2012 | -- | $229,319 +371.7% |
| 2011 | $634 +0.4% | $48,616 |
| 2010 | $631 +4% | $48,616 |
| 2009 | $607 | $48,616 |
| 2008 | $607 | $48,616 -77.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $216,135 +458.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,700 |
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Neighborhood: 27703
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Spring Valley Elementary School
- Middle: Durham - Neal Middle
- High: Durham - Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






