Rockwood Home for Sale

Rockwood is a quiet, peaceful neighborhood about 2 miles south of downtown Durham. It was developed in the early 1920s as one of the city's automobile suburbs, and really took off in the mid-20th century. Ranch-style homes, bungalows and Colonial Revivals fill the streets, while towering trees and spacious lots add a natural feel to the area. Shopping and dining are close by on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, including popular casual spots like Foster's Market and The Original Q Shack. For something a little more upscale, you can try French classics at Nana's or dine on fresh seafood at Saltbox Seafood Joint. Students are served by Durham Public Schools and can attend the highly rated Jordan High School. Nearby green spaces include Rockwood Park, which has basketball courts, a walking path and a playground. The Third Fork Creek Trail and Forest Hills Park offer more recreation just outside the neighborhood. Getting around Durham is straightforward with major roads like University Drive and Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard nearby. Downtown is about 2 miles away and Duke University is just a 3-mile drive from the neighborhood.