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Garrett keeps residents close to Durham's busiest spots
Garrett is a quiet residential neighborhood right outside of downtown Durham that’s close to jobs, recreation and retail. There are single-family homes for sale and condos being developed. Living here means you’re a short drive from Duke University and the Duke University Hospital. Downtown is also close by, with the Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Bulls Athletic Stadium and plenty of popular restaurants to try. Garrett offers accessibility the city's busiest hot spots without all the noise.
New subdivisions are expanding around Garrett.
Pedestrians cross Duke University near Garrett.
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The area has a mix of older townhouses and newer single-family homes
Housing in Garrett ranges from complexes like Garrett West Apartments to large single-family homes. There are ranch-style and New Traditional homes that sell in the lower $400,000s to lower $600,000s, while larger Craftsman and Colonial Revivals can go in the upper $600,000s to upper $800,000s.Properties that sell in the lower $900,000s to about $2 million are usually the largest in the area, around 4,000 square feet. Homes and apartment buildings tend to be older, but there is the occasional new build and room for more. “Southwest Durham is one of the hottest spots in the past decade,” says Michael Hugelmeyer, a broker with Keller Williams Elite Realty who sells in Chapel Hill and Durham. “Downtown’s growth has exploded into other parts, like southwest Durham.”
A few older subdivisions can be found in the Garrett.
Homes sit on tree lined streets in the Arrowhead community in Durham, NC.
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Renters and homeowners find opportunities here
The area has some condos and townhouses built around the 1980s that sell in the lower $200,000s to the lower $400,000s, but there is newer construction as well. "There are so many townhomes, multifamily places that are all for rent,” says Hugelmeyer, lead agent for The Ellis at Cornwallis, a newer condo building. “These are to purchase in an area where there’s not a bunch of them.” Hugelmeyer says that the new condos have a downtown Durham-type design and luxury amenities, but outside of the city and "all that hubbub.” These condos start in the $200,000s for a 600 square-foot unit up to the $700,000s for a 1,400 square-foot unit. Garrett is in the path of Durham growth, so there's always the chance for more condos and homes to pop up.
Surrounded by public schools and college opportunities
The highly rated Durham Public Schools district serves Garrett, and residents are close to Forest View Elementary School and the private Trinity School. The district offers a lottery admission system for magnet school enrollment. Hugelmeyer highlights how close the area is to Duke University, one of the top private colleges in the nation. The school is one of the largest employers in the area and is home to a leading research hospital.
Durham Academy in Garrett emphasizes community service.
Hope Creek Academy offers individualized instruction.
Forest View Elementary in Garrett earns a B-plus from Niche.
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Commuting is easy thanks to Garrett's location
Hugelmeyer also points out that the neighborhood is a short drive from everything you might need. Some people even bike to get around. Duke and Duke University Hospital are about 10 minutes away by car and 20 minutes by bike. The Research Triangle Park, 20 minutes away, is Durham’s hub of tech and biomedical jobs. GoDurham buses are available, but the trip from one of the stops along U.S. Route 15 to downtown can take over an hour.
Where to go for some fresh air
Garrett is close to work, but there are also ways to get outdoors and relax. Waller Family Farm is near Forest View Elementary and opens in the summer for strawberry picking. You can drive or bike to Duke Forest, which has:
Over 200 animals in the Duke Lemur Center
Designated walking, biking and horseback riding trails
Creeks that are open to anyone with a fishing license
The nearby Hollow Rock Nature Park stretches across the Durham and Orange County border and is full of hiking trails. You can also become a member of the Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club off Erwin Road. Walkers and birdwatchers visit Sandy Creek Park to follow the trail there.
Zen Garden in Garrett features fountains and gazebos.
Sandy Green Park supports a wetlands restoration project.
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Brief trips to dine out downtown or to get groceries
Downtown Durham is home to a diverse and busy dining scene. There are restaurants, bars and breweries to try. You can even dine out before walking to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park for a minor league baseball game or the Durham Performing Arts Center for a live show. Of all the downtown options, some of the top are Little Bull, Pizzeria Toro and Mothers & Sons Trattoria. Closer to home, Garrett Road leads down to the Oak Creek Village center, where you can shop at T.J. Maxx or dine out at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant. The nearby South Square center is usually busier since it has a Target and a Sam’s Club. Li Ming's Global Mart is a specialized grocery store next door in the Westgate Shopping Center. For everyday grocery shopping, there’s a Harris Teeter and The Fresh Market behind Target.
Pure Soul in Garrett offers vegan meals near Westgate.
Westgate Shopping Center offers retail and dining options.
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Garrett Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garrett, Durham sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Garrett, Durham over the last 12 months is $604,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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