Old North Durham
Bungalows, farmhouses and modern homes
Mature trees line the lawns and sidewalks in Old North Durham. Many of the homes were built between 1940 and 1970, with some dating as far back as the 1880s. Bungalows and farmhouses are common, and many homes are made of brick and feature wide front porches. Most older homes in the neighborhood are well-kept and restored with new roofs, siding and interiors and cost in the $500,000s. There are also some modern homes and condos scattered throughout the area, which can range upwards of $1 million. Old North Durham has become more “desirable” since the mid-2000s, thanks to new developments and renovations in the area. This has raised concerns about keeping housing affordable for long-time Durham residents, particularly low- and middle-income households.Durham Public Schools and Duke University
Students living in Old North Durham attend the Durham Public Schools district. George Watts Elementary School on Watts Street earned an A-minus from Niche. Older students may attend Rogers-Herr Middle School and J.D. Clement Early College High School, which earned B-plus and A grades, respectively. Nearby on N Duke Street, the Durham School of the Arts is a public magnet school serving middle and high school students. This school earned an A and offers a variety of arts programs, including creative writing, theater, and instruments like piano and guitar. Just 2 miles from Old North Durham is Duke University, the prestigious private university especially known for its excellent law and medicine programs.Residents enjoy the outdoors at Old North Durham Park and Duke Park
Old North Durham Park is conveniently located in the middle of the neighborhood and has an athletic field, playground with climbing equipment and picnic tables for visitors to enjoy. A mile north, locals can visit Duke Park, which has a picnic area, playground and access to Ellerbee Creek Trail, part of Durham’s North-South Greenway. Residents are also just three miles from the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, a popular spot for viewing native and non-native plants with 5 miles of walking trails.Entertainment at Durham’s Art Walk, Durham Bulls and breweries
Along West Geer Street, locals can grab a drink and play games at Boxcar Bar + Arcade or catch a concert or comedy show at Motorco Music Hall. Sports fans visit Historic Durham Athletic Park, less than 2 miles away, to watch a minor league Durham Bulls baseball game. Old North Durham's Art Walk is another local favorite: artists showcase their wares, from jewelry to paintings to textiles, throughout Durham's historic district on the third Friday of every month from 6 to 9 PM. The DDI Third Friday Durham Facebook page posts updated lineups and locations each month.Local flavors at The Blue Note Grille and King’s Sandwich Shop
Residents enjoy local flavors at the neighborhood’s independently owned restaurants. The Blue Note Grill serves hickory-smoked barbecue with a side of live music. Across the street, King’s Sandwich Shop has sold sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers and shakes for over 80 years. Old North Durham is also close to Downtown Durham’s best breweries, such as Durty Bull Brewing Company and The Glass Jug Beer Lab. Just West of the neighborhood on Ninth Street, the Shops at Erwin Mills has restaurants, beauty salons and big box stores like Harris Teeter.Close to Duke’s campus and hospitals
Duke University and Duke University Hospital are conveniently located within 3 miles of the neighborhood and are major employers in the area. Old North Durham is also just 15 miles from RDU Airport and 10 miles from Research Triangle Park. “You have easy access to Duke Park and Interstate 85 from Old North Durham,” Woodall says. I-85, which runs northeast from Alabama to Virginia, takes Durham residents to Charlotte, about 140 miles away.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Samantha Greaves
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
(984) 369-8254
54 Total Sales
2 in Old North Durham
$400K - $1.3M Price Range
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Joel Sivertsen
Keller Williams Realty United
(984) 364-8650
129 Total Sales
2 in Old North Durham
$495K - $580K Price Range
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Becky Belk
Keller Williams Realty United
(877) 760-4019
106 Total Sales
1 in Old North Durham
$500,000 Price
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Ryan Belk
Keller Williams Realty United
(877) 760-3985
108 Total Sales
2 in Old North Durham
$480K - $500K Price Range
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Carla Sevilla
Glenwood Homes
(984) 355-9974
230 Total Sales
3 in Old North Durham
$700K - $735K Price Range
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Lee Coggins
Inhabit Real Estate
(984) 287-7818
4 Total Sales
1 in Old North Durham
$840,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old North Durham | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 7 | 4 |
Burglary | 9 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
Larceny | 10 | 4 |
Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old North Durham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old North Durham, Durham sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North Durham, Durham over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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