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Spaulding Community has quiet streets near parks and downtown
Spaulding Community is a residential neighborhood in Durham named for C.C. Spaulding, a community leader and businessman who led the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company in the early 1900s. The area is known for blending quiet residential streets with proximity to downtown. Multiple parks are within quick reach, offering a wide range of activities and youth programming. North Carolina Central University sits close by, adding youthful energy to the surrounding blocks. With the American Tobacco Trail passing through the neighborhood and thoroughfares like Roxboro and Fayetteville streets leading to downtown, Spaulding Community stays connected to the city while maintaining its suburban feel.
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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Established homes give the neighborhood character
You'll see a mix of homes in Spaulding Community spanning several decades, with a median construction year of 1959. Ranch-style houses, Craftsman homes, bungalows and cottages are the most common, with a few custom and contemporary builds mixed in. Lots are often compact, and tall trees are scattered throughout the neighborhood, casting shade over the streets and adding a touch of nature. When it comes to costs, expect to pay between the mid-$100,000s and the lower $400,000s.
Small cottages can be found throughout the community.
The neighborhood has hilly and sometimes winding residential streets.
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Parks, trails and recreation centers provide lots of activity
Spaulding Community has several parks and community centers in and around the neighborhood, offering plenty of ways to stay active. Spots like W.D. Hill Recreation Center and Weaver Street Recreation Center keep neighborhood kids engaged with the My Durham program. "The main focus is to be a safe place for teens after school," says Alex Hurdle, a recreation operation supervisor for Durham Parks and Recreation. "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." Other parks and recreation sites around the community include:
Hillside Park, which has colorful basketball courts, a swimming pool and a playground
Elmira Avenue Park, featuring 12 acres of forested land with a playground, basketball court and tennis courts
The American Tobacco Trail, which spans 22 miles and has multiple access points in the neighborhood
Colorful basketball courts at Hillside Park greet people in the Spaulding Community.
Elmira Avenue Park has a playground for small children.
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James E. Shepard Middle School has just over 400 students.
Nearby schools offer IB, STEM and magnet programs
Students are served by Durham Public Schools and can attend C. C. Spaulding Elementary School, which offers a STEM-focused program. James E. Shepard Middle School is an International Baccalaureate magnet school with concentrations in law, forensics and technology, and Jordan High School offers a career pathway in agriculture. Students can also apply for magnet programs in the district, including schools focused on STEM, arts and Montessori education.
Most people in the Spaulding community go grocery shopping at Food Lion on Fayetteville road.
Comfort food and eclectic markets in Spaulding Community
Spaulding Community and the surrounding area are home to an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. "There are so many awesome, authentic, delicious restaurants around the Triangle area," says Flo Jacques, a Realtor with The Flo Estates, LLC, brokered by eXp Realty, who has four years of experience selling in the area. "From Caribbean to Asian to traditional American and Southern food like barbecue, they're all gems." Some businesses you can visit in the area include:
The Chicken Hut, a long-standing restaurant known for home-style fried chicken and comfort food
Let's Eat Soul Food, a casual counter-serve spot serving fried fish and Southern sides like okra and collard greens
The Original Q Shack, a longtime local favorite for pulled pork and brisket
The Durham Green Flea Market, a weekend market with vendors selling jewelry, clothes, electronics and more
When you need groceries, you can head to the Food Lion on Fayetteville Street.
Nearby highways connect Spaulding Community to the broader Triangle region.
Downtown Durham, NCCU and Duke are easy to reach
Downtown Durham is about 2 miles north of the neighborhood, and there are several ways to reach the City Center. You can drive along Fayetteville or Roxboro streets, or you can walk or bike on the American Tobacco Trail. Several GoDurham bus routes provide public transportation, connecting the neighborhood to other points around the city. It's also easy to reach the city's universities, with North Carolina Central University directly east of the community and Duke University about 5 miles northwest.
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Crime and Safety
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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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Spaulding Community Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spaulding Community, Durham sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Spaulding Community, Durham over the last 12 months is $270,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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