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Historic neighborhood in downtown Durham
One of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the city, Old North Durham is a small but vibrant neighborhood in Durham. Surrounded by Bull City's bustling attractions, residents of this historic community have easy access to the most exciting locations in the city. “It’s convenient to downtown Durham and it’s very walkable,” says Bert Woodall, a Realtor with West and Woodall Real Estate.
Old North Durham is one oof the oldest neighborhoods in downtown Durham.
The downtown Durham skyline continues to grow and change.
DPAC is the center for live entertainment in Durham, NC.
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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.
Old North Durham places its residents in the heart of Durham and close to everything.
Older home with modern renovations can be found throughout Old North Durham.
A few modern homes can be found in the Old North Durham neighborhood.
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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.
George Watts Elementary School is a magnet school located in Durham, NC.
Rogers-Herr Middle is a magnet school located in Durham, NC.
J.D. Clement Early College High School is a highly rated, public, school in Durharham, NC.
Durham School of the Arts first opened in 1995 and is housed in the former Durham High School.
Duke University is one of the top private universities in the United States.
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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.
Old North Durham Park is located on 3.58 acres in West Central Durham.
Bay Hargrove Park features a playground and picnic shelter.
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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.
The 3rd Friday Art Walk take place in downtown Durham, NC.
Many galleries are open for the The 3rd Friday Art Walk in downtown Durham, NC.
Fans can catch a Durham Bulls game at the Durham Athletic Park in downtown Durham, NC.
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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.
_Kings Sandwich shop has been a Durham tradition since 1942.
In 2015 The Blue Note Grill expanded to a new 6,000 sq ft space in the downtown Durham.
he Blue Note Grill is one of the Triangle's premier live-music venues.
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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.
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the USA.
Duke University is a private research university in Durham,NC.
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On average, homes in Old North Durham, Durham sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North Durham, Durham over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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