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Sold for $665,423
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    205 Dowd St, Durham, NC 27701

    3beds
    1,846sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1925
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $665,500 Zestimate®
    $360/sqft
    $3,576 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $665,500

    $632,000 - $699,000

    $3,576/mo

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    What's special

    Everything on one levelAttractive front porchSizable deckOpen floor planOversized islandLow-maintenance backyardDriveway with automatic gate
    Some homes are just houses. Others are part of the story of a city. New to market is 205 Dowd Street. A 1925 bungalow in the heart of Old Five Points that has been completely rebuilt for the way we live today while preserving the character that makes Durham... Durham. Old Five Point's has been called "The Front Porch of Durham" and looking out from your own front porch, you can see why. These streets have seen a lot. Built during Durham's tobacco boom, this neighborhood was home to some of the people shaping the city's early growth. Nearly 100 years later, 205 Dowd carries that history into its next chapter. Renovated down to the studs in 2018, the new owner can rest easy with new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, windows, and Hardie plank siding mean you get the character of a historic Durham home with the confidence of modern construction. Inside, the 10+ foot ceilings remind you this isn't a cookie-cutter build. The open floor plan centers around a large kitchen with granite counters and an oversized island, flowing naturally into the living space with a gas fireplace. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and everything on one level, the layout is sensible and accessible. The primary suite adds a custom walk-in closet which you don't always find in homes from this era. Out back, the fully fenced yard with shed and driveway with automatic gate give you something rare this close to downtown: your own space. Take your morning coffee on the attractive front porch, the sizable deck, or the low-maintenance backyard. When it's time for dinner, it's a short stroll to Little Bull, Bull City Beer Garden, and the rest of what downtown Durham has to offer. DPAC, the library, restaurants, galleries all minutes from your front door. 205 Dowd Street isn't trying to recreate Durham's character. It's part of it.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Cory Sherman 919-849-5592,

    Keller Williams Elite Realty

    Bought with:

    Gretchen Coley, 209948

    Compass -- Raleigh

    Christian Beca, 330900

    Compass -- Raleigh

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10179288MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Radon Mitigation, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,846
    • Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,846
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Gated, Gravel, Off Street, Secured
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
    • Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s), Storage
    • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
    • Parcel number: 110330
    • Zoning: R-5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
    Green energy
    • Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Durham

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $360/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $661,409
    • Annual tax amount: $6,556
    • Date on market: 7/10/2026
    • Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/6/2026Sold$665,423+2.4%$360/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10179288 Report a problem
    7/11/2026Pending sale$649,900$352/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10179288 Report a problem
    7/10/2026Listed for sale$649,900+46.5%$352/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10179288 Report a problem
    5/22/2019Sold$443,500-1.2%$240/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2232031 Report a problem
    4/13/2019Pending sale$448,999$243/sqft
    Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2232031 Report a problem
    2/25/2019Price change$448,999-2.4%$243/sqft
    Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2232031 Report a problem
    2/22/2019Listed for sale$460,000+173.8%$249/sqft
    Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2232031 Report a problem
    6/26/2018Sold$168,000+52.7%$91/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/6/2018Sold$110,000$60/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,557 +22.6%$661,409 +72.5%
    2024$5,348 +6.5%$383,371
    2023$5,022 +2.3%$383,371
    2022$4,907 +0.5%$383,371
    2021$4,884 +2.4%$383,371
    2020$4,769 $383,371
    2019$4,769 $383,371 +217.2%
    2018$4,769 +193%$120,875
    2017$1,628 +3.5%$120,875
    2016$1,573 $120,875 +104.4%
    2015$1,573 +92.1%$59,144
    2014$819 $59,144
    2013-- $59,144
    2012-- $59,144
    2011$771 +0.4%$59,144
    2010$768 +4%$59,144
    2009$738 $59,144
    2008$738 +12.3%$59,144 +27.1%
    2007$657 +1.4%$46,549
    2006$648 $46,549
    2005$648 +1.4%$46,549
    2004$639 $46,549
    2003-- $46,549
    2002$588 +48.2%$46,549 +90.1%
    2000$397 $24,493
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Cleveland-Holloway

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - George Watts Elementary
    • Middle: Durham - Brogden Middle
    • High: Durham - Riverside High

    Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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