$640,200Average Value$266Average Price per Sq Ft30Homes For Sale
Formerly farmland, this Durham community features a country club
Five miles northwest of downtown Durham, a large stretch of meadow and forest in the early 1900s was once farmland dotted with dairy cows and quilted with patches of corn and hay. Today, it’s the sought-after community of Croasdaile. The neighborhood is named after the landmark farm still standing at its heart. But instead of fields, much of the area is now a sprawling network of suburban homes and parks anchored by a country club and a retirement community. "I love my neighborhood!” gushes Janet Breedlove, a Realtor with West and Woodall Real Estate. “The people make the community. We’re always waving at each other going up and down the streets. When you say, ‘it takes a village,’ I mean it in a positive way. It’s supportive,” continues Breedlove, who has lived in Croasdaile for over two decades. In addition to families and retirees, doctors at Duke Hospital and faculty at Duke University call Croasdaile home, enjoying the neighborhood’s closeness to Interstate 85 and walkability to local restaurants and shops.
Croasdaile Farm has over 400 homes, 260 apartments and over 50 luxury townhomes.
Croasdaile residents enjoy a quiet, rural setting just miles from downtown Durham.
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Luxury townhouses, New Traditional and ranch-style homes
Croasdaile offers properties in a range of architectural styles and price points. “It’s got everything from multimillion-dollar homes down to apartments,” says Steed Rollins, a Durham native and Realtor with Peak, Swirles & Cavallito. In the Croasdaile Farm subdivision, buyers can choose from luxury townhouses and large detached homes in New Traditional and Colonial Revival designs, all built within the last 30 years. Properties here are arranged closely on wide, curving streets lined with sidewalks, with parks and ponds nearby. Townhouses range from $350,000 for an older unit to more than $800,000 for new construction. Detached homes start at $700,000 and often sell for over $1 million. Along the neighborhood’s western residential streets are split-levels and ranch-style homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. These homes usually sit on larger grass lots along forested roads, costing between $300,000 and $500,000. There is also a new development in the southern part of the neighborhood; homebuyers can find to-be-built homes in The Stonewood Estates community starting at $700,000. Breedlove notes, “Homes can sell in less than a week. What was for a long time a hidden gem is now a discovered jewel.”
The Croasdaile Farm neighborhood everything from multimillion-dollar homes down to apartments,
Luxury single-family homes are common in Croasdaile.
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Athletics and a student-run newspaper at Riverside High
Durham Public Schools serves the neighborhood. At one end of Croasdaile Farm Parkway is Hillandale Elementary, earning a C-plus rating from Niche. C-rated Brogden Middle is roughly 3 miles from the neighborhood. Students return to Croasdaile to attend B-rated Riverside High. The school encourages student involvement through its art and athletic programs and various clubs, including a literary magazine club, an environmental club and a math team. There’s also a student-run newspaper called the Pirates' Hook. Students can enroll through a lottery system to attend magnet schools like the sixth through 12th grade Durham School of the Arts, which offers curriculums focused on performing and creative arts such as band, theater, game art design and creative writing. Rollins says Durham Academy, a Kindergarten through 12th grade school, is considered the premier independent school in the city.
The Riverside High School Pirates have a variety of after school sports for students.
Brogden Middle is a public school located in Durham, NC, and serves around 625 students.
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Golf or swim at the Croasdaile Country Club
Valley Springs Park is a place for team sports with athletic fields, picnic shelters and a playground featuring slides and climbing obstacles. Residents perfect their frisbee throws on a 22-hole disc golf course winding through the woods. Croasdaile Country Club offers its members luxury amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and a fine dining restaurant. The public Hillandale Golf Course is just across Interstate 85. In the Croasdaile Farm community, “there are plenty of beautiful walking trails, a park with a gazebo and a little pier where you can feed turtles and fish,” Breedlove explains. Hikers have miles of secluded wooded trails to traverse in Eno River State Park and Duke Forest, two expansive green spaces thousands of acres in size.
Valley Springs Park has a fun disc golf course.
There is a private golf course and a public golf course located in the Croasdaile neighborhood.
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North Carolina barbecue at Picnic
Residents can walk along quiet neighborhood streets or take a long paved path through the greens of Croasdaile Country Club to Croasdaile Commons, a convenient collection of restaurants, retailers and small businesses like Walgreens, the UPS Store and KD Nail & Tan, a beauty salon. Bleu Olive is the place for an elegant Mediterranean meal. Next door is Melo Trattoria & Tapas, which tries to take diners to Italy in its cozy space accented by murals of the Italian countryside and tables dressed in red and white plaid tablecloths. Uniquely near the middle of the neighborhood is one stand-alone restaurant, Picnic, serving whole-hog barbecue and Southern fare. For groceries and retail shopping, familiar brands such as Harris Teeter, Food Lion and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet are right outside the neighborhood. Residents drive into the town center for entertainment. “Downtown has a lot of different things to do, whether going to see the Bulls or a show at the Durham Performing Arts Center. It’s one of the real hot spots for nightlife, restaurants and clubs,” Rollings says. The Durham Bulls, a Minor League Baseball team, plays at their self-titled athletic park, which opened for the 2024 season with several upgrades, including a new field.
Enjoy a walk around the lake on a paved trail at Croasdaile Farm.
The Bleu Olive offers outdoor seating in Croasdaile Commons.
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Walk to amenities, drive to downtown Durham
Residents can walk to the Croasdaile Commons shopping center, but most depend on personal vehicles to run errands, get to work or visit downtown 5 miles away. “You’re 20 to 25 minutes from the airport, and you’re just minutes from getting on I-85, which can take you north or south,” Rollins says. Duke University is a major employer and is only 10 miles south. Research Triangle Park, a major research and innovative employment hub, is 15 miles southeast. GoDurham bus stops line Hillandale Road, a 3-mile trek for residents in the western part of the neighborhood. Durham Station and Durham Transportation Center are downtown, offering Amtrak train and Greyhound Bus services to reach destinations around the state, like Charlotte, and along the East Coast, such as New York.
GoDurham offers a bus service, but the closest stop is almost a mile away.
Many people in the Croasdaile neighborhood work in downtown Druham.
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Croasdaile Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Croasdaile, Durham sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Croasdaile, Durham over the last 12 months is $744,900, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This quick move-in home is already under construction and will be available in February. Located on an east-facing homesite, this two-story single-family home features a second-floor primary bedroom and a 2-car garage.
The Elizabeth is a 2-story single-family home, with the primary bedroom on the 2nd floor and multiple ways to configure the secondary bedrooms. The first-floor offers a choice of a formal dining room or a enclosed study in the front of the home. The open-concept layout invites connection, making every moment at home feel special.
The Alexander Plan is a versatile two-story home designed for comfort and connection. Four bedrooms upstairs plus a bonus area create the perfect retreat for family and fun, while the first-floor guest suite welcomes visitors with privacy and ease. One secondary bedroom features its own private bath, adding convenience. The open, bright living area brings everyone together for memorable moments
The Mitchell Plan is a thoughtfully designed 2-story home featuring a second-floor primary suite for added privacy. With a spacious loft and generously sized secondary bedrooms, there’s room for everyone to relax, play, or work. An optional private powder room adds convenience for guests. This home blends comfort and flexibility—perfect for growing families or those who love to entertain.
The Collins Plan is a thoughtfully designed two-story home that blends comfort and convenience. The main-floor primary suite offers easy access and a peaceful retreat, while every bedroom includes a walk-in closet for personalized space. Upstairs, a generous unfinished storage area keeps clutter out of sight—so your home stays organized, open, and ready for life’s moments.
The Winston Plan combines elegance and functionality in a two-story design featuring a first-floor primary suite and a dramatic two-story great room and foyer that flood the home with light. A connected mudroom, spacious laundry, and private office create a hub for organization and productivity—perfect for managing family schedules or enjoying a quiet escape for calls and focused work.
In the 1780s, John Cabe started one of many mills that was situated along the Eno River, and this sweet little neighborhood, named for his mill, is suitably just a hop,skip, and a jump from Eno River State Park. This single owner home feels like country living while being just minutes to shopping, town, and easy access to I-85 and 15-501. On a third of an acre, enjoy peaceful evenings on the back
Beautiful & One of a Kind 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath end-unit townhome in North Durham. This custom built home features an unique open floor plan with a grand two-story family room, hardwood floors, custom built-ins, 7.5 foot kitchen island with built in cabinets, dining room with bay window and abundant natural light throughout. The spacious first floor primary suite offers a large soaking tub, a
Set gracefully along the 9th hole of Croasdaile Country Club, this exceptional 6,520 sq ft residence offers 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, blending refined living with effortless entertaining. Refinished heart walnut hardwood floors and abundant natural light create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a beautifully remodeled bath complete
This cute and very well maintained Durham gem sits on over an acre with serene wooded views centrally located to all of Durham has to offer. Updates and upgrades include granite countertops, stainless appliances, refinished hardwoods, updated plumbing, replacement windows, two car oversized garage, large crawl space, and recently updated HVAC and gas pack. Stop by and see me today!!!
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This gorgeous 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home is on a ½ Acre wooded lot in Archer Woods Subdivision in North Durham. Kitchen with Hardwood Flooring, granite countertops Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave that connects to Dining Room & overlooks the oversized deck. Living Room and bonus room perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home. Living Room & separate dining room, Central Heat & Air
This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom end-unit townhome is ready for move-in and offers a bright and inviting space with tons of natural light. The home features updated kitchen appliances and comes with two dedicated parking spaces for your convenience. The townhome hosts a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom on the first level, with a second living area and second bedroom on the upper
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