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$665,423

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,846 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.12 Acres
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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.

Full Property Details for 205 Dowd St

General

  • Sold For: $665,423
  • Taxes: $6,556
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10179288
  • Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 1
  • Interior 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)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s), Storage
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gated, Gravel, Off Street, Secured

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • Driving Directions: Take EXIT 12B toward US-15/Roxboro St/Downtown/Mangum St/US-501. Merge onto Jackie Robinson Dr. Turn slight right toward Downtown. Turn slight right onto S Roxboro St/US-15 Bus N/US-501 Bus N. Turn left onto Dowd St. House on right.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - George Watts Elementary
  • Middle School: Durham - Brogden Middle
  • High School: Durham - Riverside High

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1846
  • Square Feet: 1,846
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,846 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227.2
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Level
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood

Green Features

  • Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,556.55

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 110330
  • Lot Number: 1

Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, Cory Sherman (919) 849-5592
Sold by Compass -- Raleigh, Gretchen Coley

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Schools serving 205 Dowd St

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
George Watts Elementary
700 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701
K-51 mi
Brogden Middle
1001 Leon Street, Durham, NC 27704
6-81.9 mi
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
3218 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham, NC 27712
9-125.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 205 Dowd St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/06/2026
Sold
$665,423
2.39%
MLS
7/10/2026
Listed
$649,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, Cory Sherman (919) 849-5592
Sold by Compass -- Raleigh, Gretchen Coley

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205 Dowd Street, Durham, NC 27701 (MLS# 10179288) is a Single Family property that was sold at $665,423 on August 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 Dowd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Durham? You can browse all Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.