Old West Durham Homes for Sale

Old West Durham is a historic neighborhood known for its early 1900s homes and proximity to Duke University. The area features a mix of small cottages, bungalows and the occasional new construction. The neighborhood is well-connected, with easy commutes to Duke University’s campuses and Duke University Hospital, both major local employers. Ninth Street is lined with popular restaurants, offering a variety of restaurants like Elmo’s Diner and Juju Durham. For groceries, residents have a Food Lion, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods. People drive to get around, but there's also access to GoDurham buses. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 20 minutes away. It's easy to spend time outdoors with nearby green spaces like the Hillandale Golf Course and Oval Drive Park. Duke’s West Campus is surrounded by public destinations like Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Forest and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Many people move to the area to be close to work at the university and hospital. Durham Public Schools serve the area, and some families apply to the lottery system to attend nearby magnet and charter schools.