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Why Leigh Village appeals to Durham and Chapel Hill homebuyers
Leigh Village is a quiet, growing neighborhood between two of North Carolina’s major academic hubs. It’s on Durham's southwestern outskirts and is less than 5 miles east of Downtown Chapel Hill, drawing homebuyers who want to be close to job centers in both cities. Housing here ranges from charming midcentury homes to brand-new townhouses and apartments with shared amenities. Residents enjoy a suburban lifestyle with easy access to highways, shopping centers and popular parks, and families appreciate a highly rated school district with magnet options.
The Old Well at UNC is right down the road from Leigh Village.
The community of Leigh Village is a quiet yet growing area.
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Leigh Village features many transitional homes.
Ranch-style homes, 21st-century transitionals and apartment complexes
The neighborhood features a mix of vintage homes and new construction. Brick ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 1970s rest on tree-shaded lots, and typically offer between 1,300 and 1,600 square feet of living space. In the Chapel Run subdivision, larger Craftsman-inspired transitionals from the late 2010s sit side-by-side and range from about 2,100 to over 2,600 square feet. There are also brand-new three- and four-bedroom townhouses ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, some with attached garages. Rental homes and apartments make up more than half of the property mix, but there are far more homeowners living here than renters.
Expect higher prices than Durham’s median and quick sales
The neighborhood’s median sale price is around $490,000, well above Durham’s median, but significantly below Chapel Hill’s. Townhouses range from the upper $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Detached homes range from the upper $300,000s to the upper $600,000s. Prices are slightly higher in Patterson Place to the east, and much higher in Meadowmont to the west. Buyers should prepare for a fast-moving market, as homes typically sell about twice as fast as the national average. "Almost every house on the market gets multiple offers in one day," says Christy Kimbro, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate.
Commute times from Leigh Village to UNC-Chapel Hill, RTP and Duke
“Leigh Village is a strategic point geographically, whereby you have access to almost everything. You’re sitting right on the edge of Durham and Chapel Hill,” says Michael Hugelmeyer, a Realtor with Keller Williams United. “Folks want to be there because they want access to Interstate 40.” The interstate intersects state Route 54, another major commuter highway, right outside the neighborhood. Commuters are often heading to:
UNC-Chapel Hill, which is about 4 miles away (or 8 to 18 minutes)
Research Triangle Park, which is around 9 miles away (or 12 to 18 minutes)
Duke University, which is roughly 9 miles away (or 12 to 22 minutes)
City Center, which is less than 10 miles away (or 18 to 35 minutes)
“It’s a great place to be if someone works at Research Triangle Park or in Chapel Hill or the southside of Durham,” says Stacy Slone, a Realtor at Keller Williams Elite Realty.
Research Triangle Park is a quick commute from the Leigh Village neighborhood.
No highways are needed to get into Chapel Hill from Leigh Village.
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Neighborhood schools and nearby Montessori and private options
Leigh Village is within the highly rated Durham Public Schools system. Students can attend their assigned schools, such as Creekside Elementary School, Sherwood Githens Middle School and Charles E. Jordan High School, or they can apply to a magnet or specialty school through the district’s annual Application Schools Lottery. Montessori Community School and St. Thomas More Catholic School are nearby alternatives.
Creekside Elementary is a public school located in Durham.
Jordan High School is located in Durham.
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Where you can shop, dine and enjoy a night out close to home
While Leigh Village isn’t walkable, it’s less than 5 miles from several shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, such as The Streets at Southpoint, a regional mall with more than 160 stores, chain restaurants and an AMC theater. Walmart Supercenter anchors New Hope Commons, where you’ll find Burlington and Marshalls. Eastgate Crossing is home to Aldi and Trader Joe’s, as well as Kipo’s Greek Taverna and Guglhupf Bake Shop, two local favorites. University Place, site of the year-round Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market, features Silverspot Cinema, a high-end theater with comfy chairs and a full bar. Music venues, a diverse selection of local restaurants and nightlife spots line Franklin Street in Downtown Chapel Hill.
There are many shopping and dining options at The Streets of Southpoint.
The Trader Joe's in Leigh Village is a popular spot for grocery shopping.
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Parks, trails, golf clubs and Jordan Lake make it easy to stay active
Leigh Village is close to popular recreation spots. You can spend your free time:
Playing disc golf or visiting the Piedmont Wildlife Center at Leigh Farm Park
Going for a scenic walk or picnic at Meadowmont Park
Biking or running along the American Tobacco Trail
Fishing, swimming, hiking or camping at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
Golfing at Chapel Hill Country Club or Finley Golf Club
Chapel Hill Country Club is located in the Leigh Village neighborhood.
Walking trails and picnic shelters surround a central pond at Meadowmont Park.
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Chapel Run is a small neighborhood with townhouses and single-family homes. It was built in 2017 by David Weekly Homes. My house had the most beautiful huge windows looking over the backyard. Without exception, the immediate reaction was WOW! The location is fantastic just a few miles to UNC and a quick jaunt to I-40 West. I am a realtor. When I bought, I sold 3 more homes including mine. It's an easy 5-star from me.
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Leigh Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Leigh Village, Durham sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Leigh Village, Durham over the last 12 months is $489,990, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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