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Discover the convenience of Central Park
Central Park is a sought-after community north of downtown Durham, where you’re always moments from restaurants, locally owned shops and the area’s namesake park. Students, young professionals and anyone who enjoys being close to the action lives here. Whether relaxing in the park, seeing a live show at the Durham Performing Arts Center or walking your dog to the nearest coffee shop, Central Park is where people can do their own thing at their own pace.
Central Park is a cornerstone of the downtown Durham area.
Major is a the 2,000-pound, 10 ft. bronze bull statue in the center of downtown Durham.
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See what types of homes are in the community
You'll find an assortment of housing options for sale, but there are also rental options, from townhouses to apartments in complexes like Beckon and Foster on the Park. "You have a huge range of housing types,” says Tim Hock, Realtor and owner of Tim Hock Properties based in Durham. “There are condos, townhomes, 100-year-old homes and brand-new single-family homes.” Condo units with around 1,000 square feet that sell in the lower $200,000s to $500,000s. Those with more than 1,000 square feet might sell in the lower $700,000s to nearly $2 million range. The east half of the community has more single-family homes, from bungalows that sell in the lower $300,000s to upper $500,000s to Craftsmans that go in the lower $600,000s to upper $900,000s.
Many people spend the evening sitting on their porch in Durham's Central Park neighborhood.
Modern Farmhouse is a popular new home style appearing in Durham's Central Park neighborhood.
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Try walking to shops, boutiques and destinations
The community and much of Durham are full of restaurants, from breweries and coffee shops to bars and sit-down diners. "You can walk to the farmers market and do your weekly shopping,” Hock says. “The number of restaurants in Durham itself is phenomenal, and most of them are quite good. You would be walking for coffee or dinner, or music and entertainment. The Durham Food Hall features 10 restaurants, two bars and plenty of space for parties. You can get your morning coffee at Cocoa Cinnamon and catch up with friends at Bull City Burger and Brewery. For groceries, Bulldega Urban Market offers gourmet ingredients, but there’s also a Harris Teeter and a Whole Foods Market about 2 miles away. Boutiques line West Main Street in City Center, but when you need more of a selection, there’s a Target about 5 miles away or a roughly 15-minute drive with light traffic.
Vendors prepare their stalls at the Durham Farmers' Market in Durham's Central Park area.
The Durham Food Hall in the Central Park neighborhood features a variety of quick cuisine.
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Learn which schools Central Park students attend
Central Park is a part of the highly rated Durham Public Schools district. Students are served by public schools, but parents can also apply to the annual Application Schools Lottery to send their kids to charter schools like Central Park School for Children or specialized schools like Durham School of the Arts. In Central Park, you’re also minutes away from the private Duke University, one of the top colleges in North Carolina. College students can bike, drive or bus to class.
Global Scholars Academy is a public charter school located in Durham, NC.
Central Park School for Children is a charter school located in Durham, NC.
The Weaver Auditorium, located in the Durham School of the Arts, hosts all types of events.
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Central Park is a hub of activity
Central Park residents are always close to the action, from scheduled events to entertainment destinations downtown. “Central Park, the park itself, is event central,” Hock says. “Just about every weekend, there’s something going on there, whether it's a Food Truck Rodeo or movie nights in the summer.” You might hear music and crowds during:
Food Truck Rodeos
Farmers Markets
Food festivals
You can follow the sound of fun to have a nice day out with your neighbors. Some people walk to catch a show at the Durham Performing Arts Center or see a minor league baseball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Durham Central Park is on 5 acres in downtown Durham, NC.
Historic Durham Athletic Park was home to the Durham Bulls from 1926 through 1994.
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Walking, biking and driving around town
Central Park is made for people who like to walk along paved sidewalks shaded by tall oak trees. “It's terribly convenient,” Hock says. “I’ve lived in that area since 1996. You’re very close to major highways, like the Durham Freeway and Interstate 85, but also it’s so walkable that you tend to walk or bike a lot. I think that’s what people like.” Raleigh is about 25 miles away using the freeway, but the Raleigh-Durham International Airport is closer, about 14 miles away. GoDurham buses make stops in the area, and Amtrak’s Durham Station is located a few blocks south on Main Street
Central Durham is a fun, vibrant and walkable section of Durham, NC.
Central Park residents can take the bus around the city from the Durham Transportation Center.
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Where you can take your dog for a day out
Having wide sidewalks means it easy to take your dog out for a walk, either to see what’s for sale at the Durham Farmers’ Market or visit pet-friendly shops, like Vessel Coffee House & Art Cafe. Locals bring their dogs to walk around Durham Central Park, but there’s also a playground called Mount Merrill, a skate park and a wide-open lawn for the many festivals held in the park throughout the year.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Durham sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Durham over the last 12 months is $640,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Move-in ready. Modern. Made for Durham. North & Broadway brings bold, urban living to the heart of Bull City, with industrially-inspired, modern design, wide-open windows, and sunlit interiors that feel as good as they look. High ceilings, hardwoods and flexible layouts make every plan feel elevated and effortless. The showstopper? A private rooftop terrace ready for slow moments at sunrise,
Move-in ready. Modern. Made for Durham. North & Broadway brings bold, urban living to the heart of Bull City, with industrially-inspired, modern design, wide-open windows, and sunlit interiors that feel as good as they look. High ceilings, hardwoods and flexible layouts make every plan feel elevated and effortless. The showstopper? A private rooftop terrace ready for slow moments at sunrise,
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