Why Live in American Tobacco
The American Tobacco neighborhood in Durham features modern housing options, including renovated historic factory apartments, condos, and townhomes built in the 2020s. The Arbor Vista townhome community is under construction, with completion expected by April 2026. Residents enjoy proximity to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the Durham Performing Arts Center, making it easy to catch a game or a show. The American Tobacco Campus, a historic tobacco factory complex, now serves as an outdoor mall with office spaces, retailers, and restaurants like Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails, NanaSteak, and Tobacco Road Sports Café. Nearby Brightleaf Square offers additional shopping and dining options, including Bull City Art & Frame Company and eateries like Nikos, Zweli’s, and Goorsha. Durham Central Park, just half a mile away, hosts a weekly farmers market. The neighborhood is highly walkable, with GoDurham bus stops and easy access to the Durham Freeway, connecting residents to Duke University Hospital and Research Triangle Park, about 8 miles away. Students attend highly rated George Watts Elementary and Jordan High School, which offers Advanced Placement classes and an Agriscience Pathway Program. Duke University and North Carolina Central University are both within a couple of miles, providing extensive educational opportunities.
Home Trends in American Tobacco, NC
On average, homes in American Tobacco, Durham sell after 146 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in American Tobacco, Durham over the last 12 months is $634,990, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$634,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$607,495
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$634,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$471,830
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$343,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$444
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$534,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%