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A neighborhood tied to Durham’s Black History
Named after Durham’s Black Wall Street icon Charles Clinton Spaulding, the Spaulding Community sits less than 2 miles south of Parrish Street. That’s where C.C. Spaulding and his business partners ran the highly successful North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company in the early 20th century. Black history surrounds the Spaulding Community, with the historically Black Hayti District to the north, a historically Black university to the east and White Rock Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Junior gave a speech following the 1960 Woolworth sit-in, to the south. This diverse neighborhood close to downtown attracts homebuyers for its affordability. “Most people who come here are from out-of-state,” says Flo Jacques, a longtime Triangle local and Realtor with The Flo Estates, LLC, brokered by eXp Realty. “The Triangle gives you all four seasons, too. Plus, you’ve got mountains to the west, the ocean to the east.”
Durham is growing, and residents in the Spaulding Community are at the center of it all.
Duke University is a short drive from the Spaulding Community.
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From renovated bungalows to brand-new Modern Transitionals
Spaulding Community’s single-family homes line wide and winding streets that flow over the neighborhood's rolling hills. Small ranch-style homes, cottages, bungalows and Colonial Revivals from the 1940s through the early 2000s are the most popular architectural styles. However, there’s a growing collection of Modern Transitional builds from the 2010s through today. These homes, ranging from brand-new and freshly renovated to carefully preserved and needing renovation, rest on lots between a tenth and a quarter acre. Yards are neatly trimmed and modestly decorated with shaped shrubs and shade trees. Home prices here are down 8% from 2023 to 2024. Properties typically cost between $200,000 and $500,000.
Small cottages can be found throughout the Spaulding community.
The Spaulding has hilly and sometimes winding residential streets.
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My Durham afterschool program provides new experiences
The muralled basketball courts at Hillside Park accompany a baseball field, community pool and playground less than a mile up the street from C.C. Spaulding Elementary School. A handful of Rockwood Park’s amenities are muralled, too. The ball court and expansive playground equipment are surrounded by dense, old-growth trees, creating an immersive nature experience. Similarly, Elmira Avenue Park off Fayetteville Street has nearly 12 acres of woodsy walking paths and amenities. Third Fork Creek runs along the park’s southern border, where Rocky Creek Trail parallels the water, an easy hike through the trees.
The neighborhood has access to two community centers: W.D. Hill Recreation Center and Weaver Street Recreation Center. Both offer the free My Durham afterschool program for teens, providing access to a teen lounge, plus various activities and experiences. “The main focus is to be a safe place for teens after school,” says Alex Hurdle, the recreation operations supervisor for Durham Parks and Recreation. He says basketball is the big draw. “We have our My Durham Night Flight Basketball League for teens. Each recreation center formulates its own team, and then we compete against each other on Friday nights.” But the programming goes beyond team sports. “We just finished a sneaker design course back in the fall. Teens got to design their own shoes. They started by choosing what sneakers they wanted, and then the kids got to paint them and take them home,” Hurdle says.
A muralled basketball courts at Hillside Park greets people in the Spaulding Community.
Elmira Avenue Park has a playground for small children.
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C.C. Spaulding Elementary is in the neighborhood
Durham Public Schools offers school choice through a lottery system for families interested in its magnet and Montessori schools. The schools assigned to Spaulding Community start with C.C. Spaulding Elementary. Earning a C-minus overall rating from Niche, the diverse school atop a hill celebrates its melting pot of cultures through events like Hispanic Heritage Night. Brodgen Middle gets a C rating and offers a full roster of sports, from basketball and soccer to cross country and wrestling. High school students attend either Hillside High or Jordan High. Hillside receives a B-minus and offers a Business & Finance Academy. Jordan gets a B-plus and is supported by its Parents of Black and Brown Scholars organization. The A-plus-rated Camelot Academy and Mount Zion Christian Academy, which earns a B-plus, are nearby private options.
Spaulding Community neighbors North Carolina Central University, a top-ranking HBCU. Its top programs include Business Administration and Criminal Justice. Durham Technical Community College is a short drive away, offering programs in various career pathways, from health & wellness and the arts to skilled trades and information technology.
James E. Shepard Middle School has just over 400 students.
J D Clement Early College High School has just under 400 students in grades 9-12.
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The benefits of living next to North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University, an HBCU, neighbors the Spaulding Community, making it an attractive choice for students and staff. Residents can use on-campus amenities, explore the NCCU Art Museum or catch a football game at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Downtown Durham is a popular destination to unwind with an off-Broadway show at the Durham Performing Arts Center or enjoy one of the city’s many annual events. “The International Fair in Durham represents our growing Haitian and Asian communities, so you’ll see food trucks and vendors you wouldn’t have seen in the past,” Jacques says.
North Carolina Central University was by Founded by James E. Shepard in Durham, NC.
O’Kelly Riddick stadium is where NCCU plays its home football games.
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Traversing the Triangle
Residents in the neighborhood's northernmost section can reach Downtown Durham on foot, but the community is mainly car-dependent. South Roxboro Street is a main road through the neighborhood and is used to reach the Durham Freeway for commutes to Duke University Hospital. The roughly 7-mile drive to Research Triangle Park doesn’t require getting on a highway. “The Research Triangle Park is a huge reason people move here,” Jacques says. “There are so many corporate companies, like Apple and Google. They’re massive employers.” Raleigh’s city center is about 25 miles southeast on Interstate 40, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport sitting about 13 miles into the commute. U.S. Route 15-501 is predominantly used to visit Chapel Hill, 11 miles southwest. GoDurham bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and cyclists can use the American Tobacco Trail, which passes through downtown and heads south beyond the city limits.
RTP sign
Raleigh’s city center is 25 miles southeast on I-40 from the Spaulding Community.
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Shopping at the Durham Green Flea Market
The Durham Green Flea Market is one of many hubs along Durham Freeway, not far from the Spaulding Community. From fresh produce to pottery, leather boots and car parts, the flea market covers many bases in one unmissable, minty green building. Along Fayetteville Street, Food Lion sits across from Parkview Mini Mart for day-to-day needs. Farther east on University Drive, Westgate Shopping Center offers retail outlets alongside various restaurants, Sam’s Club and Li Ming’s Global Mart. “There are so many awesome, authentic, delicious restaurants around the Triangle area,” Jacques says. “From Caribbean to Asian to traditional American and southern food like barbeque, they’re all gems.” Beloved haunts like Let’s Eat Soul Food, Cocoa Cinnamon or Lula and Sadie’s are all within a few miles of the neighborhood.
Most people in the Spaulding community go grocery shopping at Food Lion on Fayetteville road.
Li Ming’s Global Mart is a great Asian Market in the Westgate shopping Center.
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Crime in Spaulding Community
The Spaulding Community receives a CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10. However, the neighborhood has a higher-than-average risk for violent crime. In addition to free teen programming offered by Durham Parks and Recreation, the Durham Police Department is working to combat crime by building relationships with community members. The Community Resource Unit educates the public on crime prevention strategies, and the Durham Police Athletic League creates positive spaces for at-risk youth to enjoy sports and receive mentorship.
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Parks in this Area
Elmira Avenue Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Rockwood Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Forest Hills Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area
Hillside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Grant Street Park (North)
Picnic Area
Playground
Grant Street Park (South)
Trails
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
23 min drive
Bus
Roxboro St & Summit St
Bus
Cornwallis Rd & Jan Ct
Bus
Fayetteville St & Burlington Ave (Sb)
Bus
E Weaver St & Jesmond St
Bus
Roxboro St & Masondale Ave
Bus
Otis St & Pilot St
Bus
Fayetteville St & Elmira Ave (Fayetteville Street Elementary)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Spaulding Community
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Spaulding Community Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spaulding Community, Durham sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Spaulding Community, Durham over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Property Id: 1616723Available May 2025, a 3 bedroom brick craftsman styled house with a dedicated living room, dining room, den, and kitchen for rent, located 3 blocks from CC Spaulding elementary school. Minutes from downtown Durham, NCCU, DPAC, and NC 147, the house has a large fenced back-yard, a dedicated driveway, a new washer and dryer, stainless steel stove with air fryer and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,154
Median Age
29
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,571
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,405
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.7%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Below 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®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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