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Residents of Northeast Durham are never far from nature
Home to a nature preserve, miles of trails and the Eno River, Northeast Durham offers a natural escape close to the urban center. Located 8 miles from downtown Durham via Interstate 85 South, residents of this expansive Bull City neighborhood relish the area’s rural pockets, as well as the proximity to shopping and the interstate. “You don’t have to travel very far to feel like you can get out in nature. That’s appealing to a lot of people,” says Matt Lees, a Realtor with Realty Raleigh, who has been selling homes in the area for six years. “It’s a great location. Research Triangle Park isn’t far from there. There are also universities and medical training hospitals. It’s a fantastic market for short-term rentals because there’s so much nearby.”
Northeast Durham offers a natural escape close to the urban center.
The Eno River is a place to escape into the state’s natural countryside.
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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.”
Single family bungalows and cottages from the 1920's can be found in Northeast Durham.
Classic homes sit on tree lined streets of the Northeast Durham neighborhood.
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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.
Northeast Durham has many chain shopping places like Walmart.
Taqueria Jalisco is a local favorite in Northeast Durham.
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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.
DPAC is the center for live entertainment in Durham, NC.
Fans can catch a Durham Bulls game at the Durham Athletic Park in downtown Durham, NC.
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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.
The Glenn Elementary Lion's roar with pride.
The new Northern High School has a three-story, 290,000 square foot building
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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.
Part of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail runs through Northeast Durham.
Mountains-To-Sea Trail run along the Eno River in Northeast Durham.
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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.
Northeast Durham is located 8 miles from downtown Durham.
Duke University is one of the top private universities in the United States.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Northeast Durham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Durham, Durham sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Durham, Durham over the last 12 months is $307,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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