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Hope Valley offers a quiet community close to Durham destinations
Hope Valley is a historic and lush neighborhood in Durham. Residents are surrounded by tall shade trees, some of the city’s busiest shopping sites and routes to major employers, like Duke University. The area is centered around the Hope Valley Country Club, but there are also public spaces like Southern Boundaries Park nearby. Commuters who settle in Hope Valley have plenty of ways to relax close to home and still enjoy an easy drive to work.
Hope Valley is a short drive from downtown Durham and the Research Triangle Park.
Some Hope Valley residents take short commutes to work at nearby Duke University.
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Homes like bungalows to grand estates
The community has homes built during the 1920s through the past decade. “Home prices are affordable when you’re looking at Durham as a whole,” says Charles Davies, broker and realtor of Davies Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Elite Realty. Davies is based in Durham but also sells in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Townhouses and bungalows might sell in the low $100,000s to low $500,000s. Contemporary builds can range in the high $500,000s to high $900,000s, while grand Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals go for $1 million to $4 million. Some of the most expensive homes in the area don’t have HOAs, but subdivisions like Hope Valley Farms charge around $30 a month, while Dunbarton charges around $405.
Some residents in Hope Valley live in homes with simple designs.
Hope Valley has grand estates that sell in the millions.
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Taking brief commutes to job hubs around Durham
Most residents drive to get around the area, but commutes are short thanks to the proximity to many of Durham’s major destinations. “It’s a very convenient location,” Davies says. “You can get to the Southpoint mall easily. You can get to Chapel Hill pretty easily, the airport easily. Everything is almost in a 10- to 15-minute drive.” Commuters in the area might drive:
4 miles to Duke University and its hospital, one of the city's leading employers for education and medical science.
8 miles to jobs in the Research Triangle Park.
9 miles to Chapel Hill, home of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
13 miles to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Dedicated cyclists might bike along the sidewalks and bike lanes that follow Hope Valley Road and University Drive to downtown. Regardless of how you get around, the community makes it easy to reach where you need to go.
RTP is a major employment hub, home to hundreds of companies, and is a short drive from Hope Valley.
Highway 147 and I-40 connect the residents of Hope Valley to RDU and the surrounding area.
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Attending public schools before heading to private Duke University
The area is part of the highly rated Durham Public Schools district, which offers a lottery system for admission to charter or magnet schools, like the Durham School of Technology. Some families choose private options like the Montessori School of Durham. Nearby Duke University, one of the top private colleges in the state and nation, is also a draw to the neighborhood.
Students can attend Sherwood Githens Middle, located in Durham, NC.
Charles E. Jordan High School is located in Durham, NC.
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Hope Valley is centered on recreation, with parks nearby
The neighborhood was developed around the Hope Valley Country Club, a private 18-hole course that opened in the late 1920s. Members play on the course designed by accomplished architect Donald Ross. Others might go for a swim in the outdoor pool or compete against friends on the tennis or pickleball courts. There are also plenty of recreation options nearby that don't require membership, including:
Southern Boundaries Park, for tennis, baseball and basketball, plus space for picnicking
Garrett Road Park for tennis, trails and a playground
Third Fork Creek trail, a paved path for walking and running
For time indoors, the Southwest Regional Library offers programs for all ages. Adults might sign up for the Social Stitchers sewing group while kids enjoy story time.
Hope Valley Country Club is a member-owned private club located in Durham, NC.
No membership is needed at Southern Boundaries Park in Hope Valley.
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Anchored by Harris Teeter, Hope Valley Commons is situated in upscale South Durham.
Where you can go to dine out or shop
Hope Valley residents are a short drive from some of Durham’s main shopping areas. You can go to South Square to shop at Target or get groceries at Sam’s Club or Harris Teeter. The Streets at Southpoint mall is also nearby. “It’s close to Highway 40 and Fayetteville Street. It’s huge; it’s amazing," says Davies. "Every single store you can think of is there; every single restaurant you can think of is there.”
Many residents also head to Downtown Durham, which is full of breweries, bars and a range of restaurants. Mothers & Sons Trattoria makes its mark on the downtown scene with handmade pasta, while Alley Twenty Six pairs a lengthy cocktail menu with charcuterie and small plate options. After eating, you can catch a show at the Durham Performing Arts Center or a minor league baseball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
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Hope Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hope Valley, Durham sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hope Valley, Durham over the last 12 months is $447,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Opportunity to preserve a piece of Durham history! This 1928 home sits on a .82 acre double lot. The National Register of Historic Places has designated 3724 Hope Valley Road, the Crouch-Bolich House, as a Contributing Building in the Hope Valley Historic District. The gated circle driveway creates a sense of privacy for this Colonial Revival style home with its lovely side yards and the large
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$2,300 per month
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
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Freshly renovated fully furnished 3 bed/ 2bath cozy cottage w/RV parking pad. Circular driveway provides ample parking. Amazing Southern Boundaries Park and access to miles of trails that can take you throughout the triangle are accessible from the back gate! Bike to Downtown Durham or Southpoint Mall and beyond without getting in the car.Fully stocked kitchen including an instant pot,
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