The Ara and Hjordis Tourian House is a post and beam, modernist, Deck House designed & built in Duke Forest by Bomar Construction of Chapel Hill. 4 bedrooms /3 full baths. Split foyer. Open, flexible, spacious interior. This 3000+ SF contemporary home was designed for passive use of solar energy with clerestory windows gently filtering natural light into rooms from ceiling height. The visuals are stunning and warm. Large primary suite has separate study and screened porch. Music studio offers additional possibilities as an expansive office, home theatre, art studio, recreation, teaching space, and more. Hardwoods, exposed pine beams and original cypress siding are in beautiful shape. One owner since being built in 1980. Original blueprints convey. Great proximity to Duke and downtown. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique and special home built with thoughtful consideration of design, materials, workmanship, and natural surroundings. Your dreams are now closer than ever.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (11/21)
$975,000
2903 Montgomery St, Durham, NC 27705
4beds
3,118sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1980
0.49 Acres Lot
$946,500 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Split foyerExposed pine beamsOpen flexible spacious interior
- 66 days |
- 2,242 |
- 147 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 11:48pm
Listed by:
Jeff Carroll 919-418-1918,
Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10126715
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Passive Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Prefabricated, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,117
- Total interior livable area: 3,117 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,933
- Finished area below ground: 1,184
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 000095000141
- Special conditions: Conservatorship
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Deck House, Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 1980
Details
- Builder name: Bomar Construction
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Duke University Homesites
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $650,194
- Annual tax amount: $7,911
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$946,500
$899,000 - $994,000
$3,062/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $975,000-9.3%$313/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10126715 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000$345/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10126715 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,445 -18.5% | $650,194 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $7,912 +6.5% | $567,198 |
| 2023 | $7,430 +2.3% | $567,198 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,601/mo
Principal & interest
$4675
Property taxes
$585
Home insurance
$341
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Duke Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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