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Surrounding South Square
The Triangle region between Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh is home to the South Square shopping center, where residents dwell in the wooded outskirts of this retail hub. Living in such proximity to each city’s associated universities means residents can take full advantage of campus amenities, like sports stadiums, museums and cafés. “The universities play a tremendous role in the community,” says Flo Jacques, long-time local and Realtor with The Flo Estates, LLC brokered by eXp Realty. “Chapel Hill has a lot of medical professionals, but Duke is more of a research institute, so Durham is known as ‘The City of Medicine.’ The Research Triangle is a huge reason people move here.”
South Square shopping center has something for everyone.
South Square is close to the Durham Athletic Park and downtown Durham.
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Wooded residential enclaves
The residential streets surrounding the South Square shopping center are heavily wooded, yielding only to local thoroughfares and winding subdivisions. These sleepy enclaves sometimes have basketball hoops on the road, a testament to the easy-going nature of the residents nearby. Cape Cods and ranch-style homes are among the area’s most popular architectural styles, alongside Colonial Revivals and townhomes closer to the shopping center. These properties tend to rest on spacious lots, offering front and backyard space for small gardens and sheds. Priced between $300,000 and $900,000, most homes hover closer to the $400,000 mark. Apartment buildings are also scattered throughout, primarily accessible along University Drive.
The South Square neighborhood is a wooded neighborhood just outside of Durham, NC.
Colonial Revival homes are popular in the South Square neighborhood in Durham, NC.
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Local parks by the country club
The Hope Valley Country Club is just south of most residences, a member-owned club open since 1926. Amenities include a championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and fine dining at the clubhouse. Most folks, however, opt for public recreation at green spaces like Sandy Creek Park, where visitors can peruse more than 100 acres of walking trails. Northeast, Rockwood Park is within walking distance of shops and cafes on University Drive. The playground and basketball court are surrounded by leafy trees. Folks can also find ball fields and courts at Southern Boundaries Park in nearby Hope Valley. “You’ve also got mountains to the west and the ocean to the east,” Jacques continues. “The Triangle smacks you in the center of it all—two or three hours to the mountains, two or three hours to the beach.”
Hope Valley Country Club was founded in 1926.
Rockwood Park is a 12.23 acre park located in South Square in South Durham.
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Zoned for Durham Public Schools
Families are zoned for Durham Public Schools, beginning at Hope Valley Elementary School. With a C-plus on Niche, Hope Valley prides itself as one of the most diverse elementary schools in North Carolina. In fact, more than 30 active community partners give back to the students. Sherwood Githens Middle School has a B on Niche, and J.D. Clement Early College High School has an A. J.D. Clement specializes in individualized education, allowing older students to earn college credit before graduation. Local private institutions, like Camelot Academy and Cresset Christian Academy, earn an A or above on Niche and enroll kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Hope Valley Elementary is a public school located in Durham, NC.
JD clement Early College Middle School is located on the campus of NCCU.
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Durham and Chapel Hill’s festivities and home games
Dwelling so close to Durham, residents are privy to the city's most popular attractions and festivities. Neighbors can socialize at annual events like the CenterFest Arts Festival in the fall, or the Durham Night Market in the spring and summer. Duke’s home games are a hit among Blue Devils fans, though Tar Heels fans are less than 8 miles from UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Memorial Stadium. South Square's leisure destinations, like Angel Island Fun Park and Bowlero Raleigh, are convenient for rainy days with friends and family.
South Square is just minutes away from all Downtown Durham.
Angle Island Fun Park is located in the Westgate shopping center in South Point.
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Getting around the Research Triangle
Situated between Durham and Chapel Hill—as well as their associated universities—residents surrounding South Square have access to multiple central thoroughfares. Highway 501, simply referred to as 501, extends about 6 miles north into Durham and about 7 miles southwest into Chapel Hill. Interstate 40 stretches 30 miles south toward Raleigh, passing Raleigh-Durham International Airport about 18 miles into the commute. Duke University Hospital, however, is 4 miles north on campus. GoDurham bus stops extend along University Drive, great for avoiding traffic. “The traffic has increased a lot since the pandemic,” Jacques says. “Because the population here has grown so quickly, traffic starts earlier—around 2:30 p.m. now. It can be tough.”
Highway 501 and 40 are the main roads in the South Square neighborhood.
GoDurham has bus stops throughout South Point.
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The South Square Shopping Center
South Square Shopping Center is the commercial anchor of the community. Grocery stores like Sam’s Club, Harris Teeter and Fresh Market rest beside Li Ming’s Global Mart, a popular Asian market. Target, Office Depot and other retail outlets are peppered among fast food chains and supply shops. However, the area also offers an array of sit-down eateries and artisan cuisine outside the shopping hub. Eastcut Sandwich Bar is a “down-home hangout” serving leafy green sandwiches and salads on the patio, while Whisk & Rye’s pastries and coffee are great to-go. International dining options, from Thai to Peruvian and Mexican, are also planted throughout the shopping center.
iL Ming’s Global Mart is a popular Asian market in South Square.
Fine sandwiches & other swell eats can be found at Eastcut Sandwich Bar in South Square.
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Parks in this Area
Wrightwood Park
Rockwood Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Cornwallis Road Park
Southern Boundaries Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Sandy Creek Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Old Chapel Hill Road Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
25 min drive
Bus
Garrett Rd & Carillon Assisted Living Center
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Garrett Rd & Old Chapel Hill Rd
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Shannon Rd & Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy (South Square Townhomes)
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University Dr & Academy Rd (Eb)
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University Dr & Weymouth St (Wb)
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Westgate Dr & South Square (Burger King)
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University Dr & Beech Lake Apts
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Square
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Square, Durham sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Square, Durham over the last 12 months is $432,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,136
Median Age
33
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,115
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,441
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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