This neighborhood is next to one of Durham’s largest employers
Filling the blocks west of Duke University, Erwin is a neighborhood that puts residents steps away from all the action on campus. This lively community, home to students, professors and Duke University Hospital workers, is as diverse as its people. Hotels, offices and restaurants fill the space between a large network of apartments, condos and townhouses. Highway access draws in buyers looking for a commuter-friendly location. “If one member of the household is working at Duke and one is working at UNC Chapel Hill, it’s a happy medium,” says Jeanette Hussey, a Realtor with West & Woodall Real Estate and a lifelong resident of Durham.
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the USA.
Duke University is just east of the Duke Forest neighborhood.
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Morreene Road Park and Duke-owned facilities are nearby
Duke University's recreational facilities and green spaces surround Erwin. Duke Forest, a more than 7,000-acre living classroom, offers miles of public hiking trails west of the neighborhood. The much smaller Duke Pond is even closer for scenic walks. While anyone can become a member of Duke Health and Fitness Center, residents who are full-time employees of the university or the hospital have access to the Duke Faculty Club, which features pools, tennis courts and a playground. Duke University Golf Club is next door. Dense woodland hugs the 18-hole public course, giving it a secluded feel despite being close to the bustling university. Morreene Road Park is the neighborhood’s sole city-owned green space featuring tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
Erwin residents enjoy playing pickleball or tennis at Morreene Road Park.
Erwin residents have easy access to the sports fields on the campus of Duke University, just minutes away.
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Restaurant and retail options in and around Erwin
More than a dozen local and chain restaurants line Erwin Road. NaanStop Indian Cuisine serves traditional favorites from northern India in its contemporary dining space, while Heavenly Buffaloes draws in customers for its chicken wings and relaxed atmosphere. About a mile from the neighborhood, Harris Teeter is the closest grocery store, but Food Lion, Whole Foods Market and the locally-owned and operated Durham Co-op Market are all a short drive from Erwin. Target and Sam’s Club anchor South Square, a shopping center roughly 4 miles south of the neighborhood. The Streets at Southpoint, a regional destination for name-brand shopping, is around a 12-mile drive.
Erwin residents can pick up their favorite wing order at Heavenly Buffaloes.
There are several shops to visit within walking distance of the Erwin neighborhood.
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Single-family homes, townhouses and condos close to Duke University Hospital
While apartments, condos and townhouse communities comprise most of Erwin's available housing, the only single-family detached homes line Newell Street. Along this wide, unmarked road, thick tree cover shades midcentury ranch-style homes and bungalows resting on hilly lots of less than a quarter acre. Each property has a short gravel driveway that sometimes leads into carports or attached garages. Living space is usually around 1,100 square feet, significantly under the national average.
Homes in Erwin don’t go on the market often. Only three have been sold in recent years. The median price for a single-family home is about $260,0000, well below Durham’s median. The neighborhood receives a CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, above the national average, with elevated levels of certain violent crimes.
There are several apartments and townhomes available for residents of the Erwin neighborhood.
You can find some single-family homes in the Erwin neighborhood.
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Public and private education options and Duke University next door
Durham Public Schools earns a B-plus overall rating from Niche. The district offers school choice through an application lottery. Assigned neighborhood schools begin with the B-rated Forest View Elementary, where students learn inside an on-campus lab weekly as part of the school’s science focus. Brogden Middle gets a C rating and offers a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program. Riverside High School earns a B-plus and has a student-run newspaper called The Pirates’ Hook that publishes both online print editions. Nearby private options include Duke School and Durham Academy, both of which receive A-plus ratings.
Erwin neighbors the prestigious Duke University. The private research university has nearly 17,500 students and is known for its highly acclaimed academic programs. In addition to being a top employer for the region, Duke has a staunch fandom for its Blue Devils athletic teams. On game days, thousands of fans stream in and out of the university’s stadiums less than a mile from Erwin.
Riverside High School in Durham, NC serves 1731 students in grades 9-12.
Duke University is less than 5 miles away the Hope Valley neighborhood.
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A walkable neighborhood with access to highways and GoDurham buses
Erwin’s sidewalks and trails lead to the shops, restaurants and businesses in and around Duke University and Duke University Hospital. Towerview Road and South Lasalle Street are two bike-friendly routes. GoDurham buses stop on multiple streets throughout the neighborhood to reach destinations around the city.
Two highways serve as Erwin’s west and northern boundaries, making it a convenient location for commuters. U.S. Route 15-501 connects Durham to Chapel Hill, and the Durham Freeway can be used to reach downtown Durham, less than 5 miles away. Research Triangle Park, a regional employment hub with hundreds of companies in the tech and science industries, is a roughly 12-mile drive. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 17 miles away.
The Erwin neighborhood is next to Duke University and just a short drive from downtown Durham.
The streets in Hope Valley are dotted with GoDurham bus stops along the roads.
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Parks in this Area
Morreene Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
26 min drive
Bus
Morreene Rd & Glasson St (Nb)
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Erwin Rd & Lenox Baker Children's Hospital
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Lasalle St & Campus Walk Dr (Holly Hill Apts)
Bus
Lasalle St & Kangaroo St (The Heights Apts)
Bus
Erwin Rd & Lasalle St (Wb)
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Morreene Rd & Campus Walk Ave (Sb)
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Millenium Hotel & Campus Walk Ave (Eb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Erwin
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Erwin, Durham sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Erwin, Durham over the last 12 months is $291,250, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
At Chapel Tower, you'll love our renovated kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Our large swimming pool with free Wi-Fi is great for summer fun, plus there's a playground and access to a complete fitness center. We offer one and two bedroom apartments at our convenient Morreene Road location, plus one bedroom and huge three-bedroom/two-bath plans (up to 1325 square feet) at our Holly Hills
Great, convenient location near Duke Hospital and Campus, with easy access to buses, 15/501, I-147, and I-85.This second-floor unit features three large bedrooms, each with a private full bath, ceiling fan, and walk-in closet. The family room, with French doors, leads to a bright sunroom. There is also a study/dining room! This unit is unfurnished.
Located just steps from Duke University Medical Center, near I-85 and 15-501, Duke Manor offers everything you need in a great apartment home. Walk or bike to Duke University, Duke Medical Center, and the V.A. Hospital, or drive just 10 minutes to Research Triangle Park. NCCU is easily accessible via the Durham Freeway. The spacious one or two-bedroom apartment homes feature renovated kitchens
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,970
Median Age
30
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,168
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,084
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
53%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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