Northeast Durham
Suburban Neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina
Durham County 27704
Northeast Durham’s curb appeal
Homes in Northeast Durham offer an attractive mix of styles from multiple eras, including 1920s Craftsman bungalows, 1950s brick cottages and contemporary homes with two-car garages. Newer homes typically rest on compact lots, while older properties offer spacious yards adorned by mature trees. Average home prices hover around $300,000. Properties range from $200,000 to $700,000, depending on size and condition. “It’s a good market,” Lees says. “Things are selling within 30 to 45 days.”See a Broadway show at Durham Performing Arts Center
Popular pastimes include jaunts downtown, where residents can catch a Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center, check out the 21st-century art on display at 21c Museum Hotel or watch the Durham Bulls baseball team play at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Just west of the neighborhood is the Museum of Life and Science, which features a “butterfly zoo,” whimsical treehouses, farm animals and mammoth dinosaur statues.Glenn School Road hosts nationally known chains and mom and pops
Along Glenn School Road, there are plenty of familiar chains like Walmart Supercenter, Dollar Tree and Subway, as well as some independent options. For dining out, Taqueria Jalisco is a local favorite that serves up authentic south-of-the-border fare such as street corn and micheladas, “Mexican Bloody Marys” made with beer instead of vodka. Directly south on Cheek Road, Byrd's BBQ has been the go-to spot for brisket plates and hush puppies since 1959.Spend the day on the Eno River
Outdoor options abound in Northeast Durham. Hikers appreciate that a portion of the 1,200-mile Mountains-To-Sea Trail runs through the neighborhood, following Falls Lake and the Eno River. There’s a public boat ramp on Red Mill Road, where residents can launch their canoes and kayaks for a day of paddling and fishing on the river. Those who visit the 91-acre Glennstone Nature Preserve on Glennstone Road will discover a blue heron nesting ground, serene creeks and an old car graveyard.Hop on Interstate 85 to quickly get around Durham
Interstate 85 runs directly through the neighborhood, so it's easy for residents to get around the city. Duke University and its adjacent hospital are only a 15-minute drive south, allowing staff to get to work quickly if they live in the area. Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the country, is a 15-mile drive via Interstate 885.Students zoned to attend brand new Northern High School
Public school students may attend Glenn Elementary, Lucus Middle and Northern High. Part of the Durham Public Schools district, the elementary and middle schools score C Niche grades, while the high school earns a B-minus. Home of the Knights, the high school’s $96 million campus opened in the fall of 2023 and features an 800-seat auditorium, a 1,500-seat football stadium and a 2,100-seat gymnasium. The former high school on Tom Wilkinson Road was built in 1953.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ryan Belk
Keller Williams Realty United
(877) 760-3985
107 Total Sales
4 in Northeast Durham
$208K - $325K Price Range
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Carla Sevilla
Glenwood Homes
(984) 355-9974
245 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Durham
$275,000 Price
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Steve Gunter
COMPASS
(984) 214-8519
187 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Durham
$380,000 Price
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Jeff Stevenson
Responds QuicklyCompass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 459-7271
65 Total Sales
2 in Northeast Durham
$158K - $196K Price Range
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Melissa White
Responds Quickly(984) 203-6465
196 Total Sales
2 in Northeast Durham
$165K - $1M Price Range
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Raghava Nalamada
RTP REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
(518) 919-3793
102 Total Sales
2 in Northeast Durham
$315K - $320K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northeast Durham | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Durham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Durham, Durham sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Durham, Durham over the last 12 months is $319,990, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 152am - 5pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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