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City Center has a classic downtown feel and amenities
City Center is in the heart of Durham, and this downtown scene is full of restaurants, entertainment hubs and housing options that make it easy to walk around the city. Residents here are close to the action, from minor league baseball games to busy breweries and bars. Commuting is easy, no matter if you’re heading to Duke University or as far as Raleigh. City Center offers a home to anyone who likes to walk down the street to visit a favorite restaurant and be a part of the downtown buzz.
City Center is the cultural hub of Durham, NC.
The Durham Farmers' Market takes place at Durham Central Park every Saturday.
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High-rise living with single-family homes nearby
As you walk around City Center, you’ll pass mid- and high-rise residential buildings. One of the newest is The Novus, which has condos that range from the upper $500,000s for one-bedroom units to $5 million for three-bedroom layouts on upper floors. Single-family homes are the area's most popular choice, though. “Believe it or not, there are condos, but from what we usually sell, it’s three-bedroom homes that have a smaller footprint or single-story ranch homes with 1,300 to 1,800 square feet,” says Hunter McNair, a broker with Keller Williams Elite Realty. “A lot are either homes that have been completely revitalized ... or they’re new construction.” These homes start in the lower $100,000s for bungalows and reach into the $400,000s for new contemporary builds. Many neighborhoods do not have HOAs or the associated fees, but condo buildings often charge monthly fees.
High-rise condos line the streets of the City Center neighborhood in downtown Durham, NC.
A few Craftsman style homes can be found in the City Center neighborhood.
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Walking, biking, busing and driving throughout City Center
Residents can walk and bike along sidewalks to reach nearby breweries, restaurants and destinations like the Durham Bulls Athletic Stadium. “For downtown, the biggest benefits are walkability, which is uncommon for the area,” says McNair. “Compared to other city centers, Durham is the most walkable, so people like to move down here. You see people walking their dogs. You get more of a younger scene ... because everything is walkable.” You can also catch one of the GoDurham buses that make stops along Main Street and at the Durham Station on West Pettigrew Street. Commuters can drive less than 20 minutes to reach major employers, from Duke University and its hospital to tech giants in the Research Triangle Park. Durham Freeway is one of the major commuting routes, and it leads to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and downtown Raleigh.
City Center is very walkable and easy to navigate in downtown Durham.
GoDurham buses take passengers around the City Center area.
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Community events at Central Park and entertainment hubs
Durham Central Park is a hub of activity, from everyday activities like walking the paved trails to recurring events like the Durham Farmers’ Market and PLAYlist Concert Series. The Food Truck Rodeo happens four times a year, and there are usually over 50 vendors and live music. While it's easy to enjoy the outdoors, you have plenty of indoor entertainment around the city. “The bars and nightlife are amazing,” McNair says. “Just the amount of arts, theater and community is amazing.” McNair highlights the Durham Performing Arts Center, which hosts Broadway shows, live concerts and comedy shows. “It’s a big theater that the serves the whole Triangle.” Down the street, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park is home to the minor league Durham Bulls baseball team. You can hear music from the stadium and post-game fireworks during the season.
The Durham Farmers' Market in City Center is a fun weekend activity.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park is located not far from City Center, a great place to catch a ball game.
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Restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance
Downtown is known for its wide-ranging selection of restaurants, breweries and bars. Residents have an easy excuse not to stay in and cook with so many dining spots within walking distance. Popular spots include:
Mother & Sons Trattoria, an Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta
The Velvet Hippo, an inclusive bar where people can enjoy cocktails on the rooftop
Pizzeria Toro, a neighborhood bar that serves drinks and wood-fired pizza
Ponysaurus Brewing Co, a classic brewery that hosts food trucks and events
Locals can grab groceries at the nearby Whole Foods or Harris Teeter. And when it comes to casual shopping, City Center has boutiques, mainly vintage clothing stores and small businesses like Letters Community Bookshop.
Whole Foods in City Center is a popular place for grocery shopping.
The Velvet Hippo is a craft cocktail bar located in City Center.
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City Center offers access to public schools and notable colleges
Residents are zoned for the highly rated Durham Public Schools district, and the Durham School of the Arts, also highly rated, is one of the nearby campuses. Durham is also known for its colleges: Duke University is one of the top private universities in the state, and North Carolina Central University is North Carolina’s first state-supported liberal arts college for Black students.
Eastway Elementary in East Durham is one of the nearby public schools.
Riverside High School is a public high school located in Durham, NC.
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Crime and Safety
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Assault with Weapon
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City Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Center, Durham sell after 251 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in City Center, Durham over the last 12 months is $1,272,000, up 126% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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