Step back in time with style in Durham's coveted Dogwood Acres. Sitting on a flat, spacious corner lot, this 1957 gem offers a rare .37-acre yard—a true blank canvas for whatever you dream up. Inside, you'll find mid-century charm paired with smart modern updates, all on one easy level. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and no HOA, there's room to live, play, and entertain—just minutes from downtown Durham. Enjoy peace of mind thanks to major updates, including: All-new electrical and plumbing (2022), HVAC and ductwork (2023), water heater (2022), gutters and downspouts (2022), and a new chimney cap (2024). Whether you're drawn to vintage vibes or ready to make it your own, this home delivers something rare: history with a fresh start.
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
2603 Fairlawn Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3beds
1,390sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
0.37 Acres Lot
$341,700 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$2,043 Estimated rent
Home value
$341,700
$321,000 - $366,000
$2,043/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:11am
Listed by:
Lisa Merritt 770-851-4132,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Lisa Merritt, 322157
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10108702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Floor Furnace, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,390
- Total interior livable area: 1,390 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,390
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0823344090
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Combination, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Dogwood Acres
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10108702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2025 | Pending sale | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10108702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10108702 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+26.4%$252/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2022 | Sold | $277,000+0.4%$199/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2424183 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2022 | Pending sale | $276,000$199/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2424183 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $975$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2013 | Listed for rent | $975+8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2013 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 2/19/2013 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2013 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 11/8/2012 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,040 +28.2% | $306,619 +80.4% |
| 2024 | $2,370 +6.5% | $169,934 |
| 2023 | $2,226 +2.3% | $169,934 |
| 2022 | $2,175 +0.5% | $169,934 |
| 2021 | $2,165 +2.4% | $169,934 |
| 2020 | $2,114 | $169,934 |
| 2019 | $2,114 | $169,934 +36.8% |
| 2018 | $2,114 +152.7% | $124,236 |
| 2017 | $836 +3.5% | $124,236 |
| 2016 | $808 | $124,236 -4.8% |
| 2015 | $808 -55.3% | $130,554 |
| 2014 | $1,807 | $130,554 |
| 2013 | -- | $130,554 |
| 2012 | -- | $130,554 |
| 2011 | $1,702 +0.4% | $130,554 |
| 2010 | $1,694 +4% | $130,554 |
| 2009 | $1,629 | $130,554 |
| 2008 | $1,629 +2.3% | $130,554 +15.8% |
| 2007 | $1,592 +1.4% | $112,753 |
| 2006 | $1,570 | $112,753 |
| 2005 | $1,570 +1.4% | $112,753 |
| 2004 | $1,548 | $112,753 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Scarsdale Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillandale ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10George L Carrington MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Hillandale
- Middle: Durham - Carrington
- High: Durham - Riverside
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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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Durham County
- Durham
- 27705
- Scarsdale Village
- 2603 Fairlawn Rd