2721 Dogwood Road Durham, NC 27705 Open Sun 2PM-4PM

UPDATED: 04/23/2026 06:23 PM ON MARKET: 1 days on market

$895,000

3 Beds3 Baths2,296 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,296 sqft

Price per Sqft $389

Subdivision Duke University Homesites

MLS Listing ID 10161866

Style Site Built

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,296

Year Built 1953

Annual Tax Amount $7,673

Lot Size 0.620 Acres

Acres 0.62

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Property Description

Pause. Slow down. Now think of your favorite book. Maybe you've read it a dozen times. Maybe you've carried it with you from one home to the next. The way it feels--familiar, comforting, easy to return to--that's the feeling you'll find at 2721 Dogwood. Set in Duke Forest, this 1950s brick cottage blends vintage character with thoughtful updates that make everyday living feel effortless. The kitchen is both efficient and inviting with a small office nook that looks out onto the front yard--one of those spots that quietly keeps you connected to the rhythm of the day. In the living room, an oversized window frames the backyard like a favorite scene--private, green, and always changing. It's the kind of view that makes you want to sit a little longer, feet up, drink in hand, and let the day slow down. Tucked at the back of the home, the primary suite feels like its own retreat. A wall of windows looks out to a shaded corner of the yard, while a gently vaulted ceiling adds volume without losing its sense of calm. The walk-in closet, built-ins, and spacious bath--with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower--are all thoughtfully done and easy to live with. Just beyond, the laundry room is as functional as it is well-placed, with generous counter space and storage. The secondary bedrooms are comfortably sized; one offers its own half bath. A garage, outdoor storage, and a backyard potting shed accommodate both practical needs and weekend projects. And then there's the reading room--a light-filled space with two walls of windows and a vaulted ceiling. It's hard not to imagine settling in here for a while. The backyard ties it all together: a central patio, native plantings, and that soft, late-day light that makes everything feel a little more golden. Pull your favorite book from the shelf--the one you've held onto all these years. Settle in. You're home.


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