# 3437 Dover Road, Durham, NC 27707

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/4ba single family, $1,600,000 ($428/sqft), built 1933, 3,740 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $6,933/mo. Listed 10 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,600,000 |
| Price/sqft | $428 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 3,740 |
| Year Built | 1933 |
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1.00 acres) |
| Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 10 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $6,933 |
| **Total** | **$6,933** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
- **Middle:** Durham - Githens
- **High:** Durham - Jordan

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1933
- 1.00 acre lot
- 3 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare opportunity to own one of Hope Valley's most architecturally distinctive historic residences featuring amazing vistas over Hope Valley Country Club's famed Donald Ross golf course. Recognized as a contributing property within the nationally designated Hope Valley Historic District, 3437 Dover Road -- historically known as the ''David and Susan Smith House'' -- was designed circa 1928 by noted North Carolina architect George Watts Carr and showcases uncommon Spanish Colonial Revival / Spanish Eclectic architecture rarely found in Durham. Rich with character, timeless craftsmanship, and incredible potential, the home offers a truly unique canvas ready for vision, restoration, thoughtful updates, or a complete reimagining for modern living. The setting is extraordinary, overlooking sweeping golf course vistas with mature landscaping and a sense of privacy and serenity rarely available in such a central location. From arched openings and stucco walls to clay tile roofing and wrought-iron detailing, the residence reflects a level of architectural authenticity and old-world charm that is increasingly difficult to replicate. Located in one of Durham's most treasured and established neighborhoods, the property offers unparalleled access to Hope Valley Country Club, Duke, downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, shopping, dining, and major commuting routes. An exceptional opportunity to become the next steward of a landmark Hope Valley property blending history, setting, architecture, and endless possibilities.

## Location

- **Address:** 3437 Dover Road, Durham, NC 27707
- **County:** Durham
- **Neighborhood:** Not in a Subdivision
- **Coordinates:** 35.952266, -78.950834
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.952266,-78.950834

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Peggy Harris
- **Brokerage:** Nest Realty of the Triangle
- **Phone:** 9197403072
- **Email:** peggy.harris@nestrealty.com

## Primary Photo

![3437 Dover Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/34536fa3f6836b4fbb2f1901baa51dbal-f2468588575r.jpg)

*66 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/3437-dover-road-durham-nc-27707-10169193)*

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**MLS#:** 10169193 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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