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History, nature and neighborliness are pillars of Northgate Park
The charm of many Durham neighborhoods is the quirky culture unique to each, and Northgate Park is no different in that respect. Beneath its thick canopy of trees, two Bull City legends hide: Durham’s Hidden Dinosaur and Gene Dillard’s Fantasyland. What surrounds these landmarks is a neighborhood built on community ties. Northgate Park is named after its central green space, the land donated to the city by a local couple in the late 1930s. The neighborhood would develop around this bird sanctuary over the next 30 years. “It’s a neighborhood with a very strong sense of community,” says Jeanette Hussey, a Realtor with West & Woodall Real Estate who’s a lifelong resident of Durham. “Because the lots are small, people are outside a lot and they get to know their neighbors,” Hussey adds that the character of Northgate Park’s older homes, its highway access and its closeness to downtown are a big draw for buyers.
You can enjoy the beauty of this mural in the Northgate Park neighborhood.
The Northgate Park neighborhood is just a few miles from downtown Durham.
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Early 20th-century homes less than 3 miles from City Center
Northgate Park is known for its post-World War II architecture. Most single-family homes here were built between the 1940s and 1960s. These cottages, bungalows and ranch-style homes rest along the neighborhood’s wide, gridded streets, shaded by the branches of tall, mature trees. Neatly manicured lots vary from roughly a tenth to about half an acre. While most homes cost between $275,000 and more than $600,000, properties needing renovation can list closer to $200,000. Regardless of price, however, potential buyers need to be prepared to act quickly: As a highly desirable neighborhood, Northgate Park’s homes typically sell after an average of 25 days, roughly half the national average. FEMA flood maps show homes along Ellerbe Creek are in special flood hazard areas.
Cute cottages line the tree lined streets of the Northgate neighborhood in Durham, NC.
The Northgate neighborhood is conveniently located to Duke University and UNC.
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Northgate Park is a natural habitat, home to Durham’s Hidden Dinosaur
Ellerbe Creek flows through the neighborhood’s central green space, including its namesake park. This natural habitat holds landmarks of neighborhood history linked by the Ellerbee Creek Trail. A community center named in honor of Frank and Ruby Barfield, who donated land to the city for the park, once stood where the tennis courts are today. “When I was growing up, we would go dancing there,” Hussey says. The woods are also home to The Museum of Life and Science’s famed and ill-fated original Dinosaur Trail. Severely damaged by Hurricane Fran in 1996, it features a weathered Brontosaurus sculpture, The Bronto, that’s since become a Northgate Park icon. The museum’s current Dinosaur Trail, along with more than a dozen other exhibits, is located on its main campus north of the neighborhood. “They’ve got a butterfly house and so many trails and a train; many things for families to enjoy,” Hussey says.
Northgate Park’s playground has been closed since August 2023 after soil testing found high levels of lead in the soil. The park is one of several green spaces in Durham now included in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s pre-regulatory landfill program, which will work with the city to remediate the soil.
You can stop to marvel at the Brontosaurus as you walk along the Ellerbee Creek Trail in the Northgate Park neighborhood.
Northgate Park residents enjoy walking on the Ellerbee Creek Trail with their furry friends.
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Gene Dillard turned his home into an art piece
The sun glitters off the mosaic of glass tiles adorning the Elgin Street cottage known as Gene Dillard’s Fantasyland. Dillard, a tradesman and self-taught artist, turned his home into art. His many whimsical sculptures decorate his front and back yards. Much like a museum, visitors stop by to see his works, take pictures and sign the guest book. Some are even lucky enough to catch Dillard at home and get a private tour of his backyard.
The Northgate Park Neighborhood Association hosts events year-round
From a Food Truck Rodeo series to trail cleanups and the Elgin Street Halloween Party, Northgate Park residents get together to celebrate holidays, connect with each other and care for the community. One annual and eagerly anticipated event takes place in early December, when neighbors welcome the holiday season with the annual Northgate Luminaries in the Park, organized by the Northgate Park Neighborhood Association. As the sun sets, luminaries made by volunteers and their families light up the neighborhood. Residents then gather at the park shelter to enjoy a potluck with entertainment by the Durham Chorale.
Local restaurants and retailers on North Roxboro Street
With North Roxboro Street serving as the neighborhood’s eastern boundary, local shops and restaurants are blocks away. Perfect Lovers is an industrial-chic coffee shop and art space where customers enjoy lattes inside or on the back patio. Super Taqueria offers a casual atmosphere for traditional Mexican favorites, while Currents Cafeteria serves Southern comfort classics in its no-frills digs. The family-owned King's Red & White Supermarket has been the neighborhood grocer since the 1950s. Food Lion and Compare Foods are also nearby.
Northgate Park residents enjoy dining at Super Taqueria, located on one of the main streets in the neighborhood.
Northgate Park residents have the option of getting groceries at Food Lion, just minutes away.
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Education options close to home include Club Boulevard Elementary
Earning a B-plus overall rating from Niche, Durham Public Schools uses an application lottery to offer school choice. Most homes in Northgate Park are zoned for Club Boulevard Elementary. The school, which sits adjacent to the neighborhood park, first welcomed students in 1950 to relieve overcrowding at other schools due to Northgate Park’s booming development. Today, it holds a B overall rating from Niche and recently switched from being a humanities magnet school to offering a dual-language immersion program. The program continues at the C-rated Brogden Middle. Riverside High receives a B-plus and offers an engineering program.
Several private and public charter schools are in the surrounding area, including Montessori Farm School, which is not yet rated by Niche, and Central Park School for Children, a B-plus-rated charter school offering Kindergarten through 8th grades. The A-plus-rated North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, which Niche ranks as the best public high school in America, and Duke University’s East Campus are about 2 miles southeast of the neighborhood.
Brogden Middle School serves nearly 700 students in the Durham, NC area.
Riverside High School is a public high school located in Durham and serves around 1,700 students
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There are multiple ways to get around Durham
Northgate Park has nearby access to two major routes through Durham: Interstate 85 and U.S. Route 501. Research Triangle Park, a regional hub for tech and science jobs, is roughly 12 miles away, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about an 18-mile drive. Downtown Durham is less than 3 miles from the neighborhood and can be reached by catching a GoDurham bus along Roxboro Road or biking down the South Ellerbee Creek Trail.
The Durham Transit bus system serves the Northgate Park neighborhood allowing residents to get around town.
Northgate Park residents enjoy walking the trails within the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Oval Drive Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Northgate Park
Dog Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
25 min drive
Bus
Roxboro Rd & Davidson Ave (Sb)
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Roxboro Rd & St Paul St
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Roxboro Rd & Ellerbee St (Sb)
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Roxboro Rd & Murray Ave
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Roxboro Rd & Maynard Ave (Sb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northgate Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northgate Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northgate Park, Durham sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northgate Park, Durham over the last 12 months is $424,000, up 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
104 East Murray Avenue is an extraordinary building opportunity in the cherished Northgate Park Durham neighborhood. This 0.25-acre lot, is a mere stone's throw from the enchanting and exciting Museum of Life and Science, the winding Ellerbee Creek trails, and the inviting expanse of Northgate Park. With downtown just minutes away, and seamless access to highways and the airport, this location is
This adorable cottage snuggled into a quiet corner of the beautiful Northgate Park neighborhood is just overflowing with charm and personality. This much-loved home has been meticulously maintained, with a tidy set of records to show for it. Inside, you will find this small space lives large, with surprisingly generous light-filled spaces. Original hard wood flooring, smooth ceilings,
Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow nestled in the heart of Northgate Park. Situated on a generous lot, this home offers timeless character and modern touches throughout. Step inside to find original hardwood floors that add warmth and charm, complemented by fresh interior paint that gives the space a crisp, updated feel.A sunny bonus room makes the perfect home
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,544
Median Age
39
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,863
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,050
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
59%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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