City Center Townhome for Sale

City Center in Durham is characterized by its urban atmosphere, featuring high-rise residential buildings like The Novus and One City Center, which offer condo units ranging from $750,000 to over $2.7 million. The neighborhood also includes standalone single-family homes, primarily Craftsman or Minimal Traditional styles, built between 1910 and 1960. These homes vary in price based on updates, typically selling between $160,000 and $650,000. Durham Central Park, located just a few blocks north, is a hub of activity with events like a weekly farmers’ market, live music, and outdoor yoga sessions. The park also hosts the quarterly Food Truck Rodeo and features art installations like The Leaf. The Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home to the city’s minor league baseball team, and the Durham Performing Arts Center are notable attractions in the area. Residents have access to grocery stores like Whole Foods and Harris Teeter a couple of miles north, but the vibrant downtown dining scene offers numerous restaurants and gourmet ice cream shops within walking distance. Popular dining spots include Pizzeria Toro, Mother & Sons Trattoria, and the Velvet Hippo. City Center is walkable and bikeable, with GoDurham bus stops providing easy access to the wider city. North Carolina Highway 147 connects the neighborhood to Duke University and Duke University Hospital, both less than 3 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for residents.