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Old North Durham has offered convenience since it was founded
Old North Durham is true to its name. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in downtown Durham, and some homes were built as early as the late 1800s. Residents who live here want a house with character, as well as quick commutes to job hubs like Duke University, the Research Triangle Park and Duke Regional Hospital. You’re also moments from City Center's breweries, restaurants and entertainment destinations.
Old North Durham is one oof the oldest neighborhoods in downtown Durham.
The downtown Durham skyline continues to grow and change.
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Older homes that still have their charm
In the neighborhood, sidewalks lead past older Craftsman homes, bungalows and split-levels. “You’ll notice Old North is closer to downtown,” says Brooks Brittingham, a broker and Realtor on the Cornerstone Realty Team with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “When the city was forming, development started close to downtown. Old North is lots of housing from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s.”
Homes usually have a pathway from the sidewalk to the front door and driveways instead of garages. Properties that could use some renovations might sell in the lower $200,000 to $400,000 range, while those that have been renovated can range from the lower $500,000s to the lower $900,000s. Homes built in the last decade and historic properties with extensive updates can sell in the upper $900,000s to a little over $1 million.
Old North Durham places its residents in the heart of Durham and close to everything.
Older homes 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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You can walk, bike or drive to downtown Durham
Residents can walk around the neighborhood and bike to downtown, but it’s also easy to drive to work. “Duke is our biggest employer in Durham, on both the medical and university side,” Brittingham says. “Someone who wants easy access yet also a house and neighborhood with access to amenities will move there.” Old North Durham is closest to Duke’s East Campus, and the West Campus is about 2 miles away, with the Duke University Hospital. Commuters can use the Durham Freeway to drive 9 miles to jobs in the Research Triangle Park and Interstate 40 to reach the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the U.S.
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, NC.
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Highly rated school district with magnet and charter options
The neighborhood is part of the highly rated Durham Public Schools district, where students usually attend Gregory Watts Elementary School. The district offers a lottery system for students who want to attend public magnet schools, like the Durham School of the Arts. Old North Durham is also about 3 miles from Duke University, one of the top private colleges in the nation. Faculty and students might drive, bike or take the bus to the West or East Campus.
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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Downtown dining minutes from home
Old North Durham is a residential area, but residents are steps away from Central Park and City Center, two hot spots for breweries, restaurants and bars. You might visit:
The Blue Note Grill to try hickory-smoked barbecue and catch some live music.
King’s Sandwich Shop to order at a historic restaurant that opened in 1942.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade to get a drink and play classic games like pinball.
Downtown’s Main Street is lined with vintage stores and boutiques. “The uniqueness of the downtown Durham area is kind of what the biggest draw is,” Brittingham says. “You could be dropped into the middle of downtown, and it’s the only place that looks like that. It's maintained a lot of the chain restaurants and all that, but it’s much more of a mom-and-pop feel. About 70% of the businesses were started by Durham people. It has an entrepreneurial spirit.” You might get groceries at the nearby Super Compare Foods or fresh produce from the Durham Farmers’ Market near Central Park.
Kings Sandwich shop has been a Durham staple since 1942.
In 2015, The Blue Note Grill expanded to a new 6,000 square foot space in downtown Durham.
The Blue Note Grill is one of the Triangle's premier live-music venues.
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Old North Durham Park has space to run around and play.
Old North Durham is surrounded by things to do outdoors
Being close to Durham’s dining and entertainment is major, but outdoor spots also surround Old North Durham. Old North Durham Park has an open space with a playground and picnic tables. The busiest space is Durham Central Park, which has a skate park and hosts annual events like the Food Truck Rodeo held four times a year. You can also follow the sidewalks to the South Ellerbee Creek Trail, which flows up to Rock Quarry Park and the Museum of Life and Science. Residents can walk or drive to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park to catch a minor league baseball game. Down the street, the Durham Performing Arts Center hosts live events, from comedy to Broadway shows.
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Homicide
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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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Old North Durham Demographics and Home Trends
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