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Willowhaven is a family-friendly golf course community in north Durham
As the Eno River hugs Durham’s northwestern city limits, it passes by the established neighborhood of Willowhaven. This community was built around the Umstead Pines Golf & Swim Club, which was first called Willowhaven Country Club when crews broke ground in the late 1950s. Today, it’s known for being an accessible golf community for young families. “It’s not one of those $25,000 buy-in clubs,” says Jeanette Hussey, a Realtor with West & Woodall Real Estate. The Durham native describes the club as very social. “They have dinners twice a week for members. They have golf tournaments. They do a great job with activities for the kids.” Along with the golf club, residents enjoy spacious properties and quick access to Eno River State Park. There’s also a low risk of crime. Willowhaven receives a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Willowhaven residents can enjoy a round of golf at the Umstead Pines at Willowhaven golf course.
There are a good selection of homes along the golf course within the Willowhaven neighborhood.
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Single-family homes near Umstead Pines at Willowhaven Golf & Swim Club
Towering trees and golf greens hug many of the single-family homes lining Willowhaven’s curvy two-lane roads. These Colonial Revivals, split-levels and ranch-style homes were primarily built in the 1960s and 1970s and rest on lots typically around a half-acre or more. Pine needles dust neatly manicured lawns decorated with flowering shrubs. Most properties fall between $380,000 and $600,000. However, homes with modern, upscale interiors can exceed $730,000. Since the neighborhood sits just outside the city limits, all properties have well water and septic tank systems. According to FEMA flood maps, some homes back up to regulatory floodways.
The Willowhaven neighborhood has many Colonial Revival style homes, many with well-manicured lawns.
The Willowhaven neighborhood is surrounded by the beauty of nature.
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A neighborhood golf club, Eno River State Park and other green spaces
The beating heart of Willowhaven is the family-friendly golf and swim club it was built around: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven. With a semi-private 18-hole golf course designed by George Cobb that flows over hills and winding creek, golf is a primary pastime here. The men’s and women’s golf associations hold tournaments throughout the year. The club’s outdoor pool is a summer hotspot, hosting the Willowhaven Wave swim team and a vibrant Fourth of July bash. Tennis players of all skill levels better their game at the lakeside clay courts.
Valley Springs Park offers one of the nearest playgrounds. Along with ballfields, the park is popular for its tree-shaded disc golf course, playable during sweltering North Carolina summers. While most of the wooded trails, campsites and fishing areas at Eno River State Park are less than 5 miles west of Willowhaven, the neighborhood’s border rests against the park and has an access point for the Dunnagan Trail off Continental Drive.
You can grab your waders and head to the Eno River to try your hand at fly fishing in the Willowhaven neighborhood.
Residents of Willowhaven enjoy getting out to Umstead Pines at Willowhaven golf course for a good time.
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Multiple public schools and private options, including Triangle Day School
Durham Public Schools, which receives a B-plus overall rating from Niche, serves Willowhaven and offers school choice through an application lottery. Assigned neighborhood schools include the B-minus-rated Hillandale Elementary, which has a nature trail that teachers use to get students outside for science-based lessons. George L. Carrington Middle School gets a C-plus, while Riverside High School earns a B-plus. Triangle Day School and Montessori Farm School, which Niche does not yet rate, are nearby private options.
Hillandale Elementary School is located in Durham, NC and received an overall grade of B- from Niche.
George L Carrington Middle School in Durham, NC has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Getting around the Research Triangle
Downtown Durham is about a 9-mile drive from Willowhaven via Cole Mill Road. Interstate 85 and the Durham Freeway are roughly 5 miles south for commutes to Research Triangle Park, home to hundreds of tech industry employers. It’s less than a 20-mile drive. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a little over 20 miles away.
Dining options at Umstead Pines and local restaurants nearby
Umstead Pines offers members several dining options at the golf and swim club, from the poolside Pinecone Grill to the clubhouse dining room, which serves dinner several nights a week. Additionally, several local restaurants dot the nearby shopping centers at the intersection of Horton and Guess roads. Italian Pizzeria is known for its Neapolitan and Sicilian pies, often ordered to-go, while Thai Spoon has been the go-to for traditional Thai favorites since 2015. Food Lion and Harris Teeter are the closest grocery stores.
Whether you want to dine-in or get your food to go, Italian Pizzeria is one of the popular restaurant options in Willowhaven.
Willowhaven residents have options for grocery shopping within the neighborhood.
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Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Willowhaven
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Willowhaven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willowhaven, Durham sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Willowhaven, Durham over the last 12 months is $462,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Move-in-ready home. Inside, this updated home shines with a newer SEPTIC SYSTEM, ROOOF, WINDOWS, refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, and a designer Shaker kitchen with granite countertops and a glass tile backsplash. The daylight walk-out lower level includes a spacious great room, office/guest bedroom, and half bath—ideal for remote work, guests, or multigenerational living plus a fireplace. On a
Fabulous split-level home in Placid Valley in N Durham feels like you're way out in the country but you're only 10 minutes from Duke Hospital/West Campus. Home features hardwood floors on the main level, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary bedroom features a door out to the deck and screen porch, overlooking the nearly 1 acre lot that gently slopes down to a tributary of the Eno River.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
791
Median Age
52
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,379
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,399
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
58.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%
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®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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