If you want to live near Research Triangle Park, you can’t get much closer than South Durham. This growing suburb wraps around RTP, putting hundreds of top employers just minutes from your doorstep. It also offers quick access to Chapel Hill, Duke University, Jordan Lake and popular shopping and dining spots. Housing varies from vintage homes with character to brand-new townhouses and condos, and families have a mix of school options.
The various subdivisions of South Durham offer a wide range of home styles. Parkwood is known for its midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes, some of which surround Parkwood Lake. Colonial Revivals from the 1980s and 1990s draw buyers to Ashley Forest, and early 2000s New Traditional homes fill Audubon Park. If you’re looking for luxury, the custom builds dotting Colvard Farms usually rest on large lots of half an acre or more and feature bonus spaces like home theaters and guest suites. There are also townhouses and condos that offer community amenities like pools and fitness centers.
The median sale price here is around $470,000, slightly above Durham ’s median. Here’s how prices break down by home type:
Two highly rated school districts serve South Durham families: Durham Public Schools and Chatham County Schools. Durham Public Schools students can attend their neighborhood schools, such as Parkwood Elementary School, Lowes Grove Middle School and Hillside High School or apply to a magnet program through the district’s annual Application Schools Lottery. Chatham County Schools students can also apply to one of the district’s magnet or choice schools or attend their assigned schools, which include North Chatham Elementary School, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School and Seaforth High School. Families also have charter and private options nearby, including Southpoint Academy and Research Triangle Charter Academy.
Depending on where you live within the community, you’re a short drive to major commuter routes, such as Interstates 40 and 885 and state Route 54. Common destinations include:
South Durham residents have many amenities within reach. Name-brand and department stores fill The Streets at Southpoint, a popular mall where you can cap off a day of shopping with dinner and a movie. Several shopping centers surround the mall, offering national retailers, such as Target and Ulta Beauty. There are also plenty of grocery stores, including Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix and Sprouts Farmers Market. Local restaurants range from Brigs Restaurant, a favorite for breakfast, to Thai 55. You can also try the latest restaurant concepts at Boxyard RTP, a restaurant and retail innovation hub within Research Triangle Park. Plus, downtown Durham is 16 miles away at most. “You can go in and eat at restaurants, see off-Broadway shows that come through. There’s a lot of [live] music and the Durham Bulls,” Hugelmeyer says.
It’s easy to enjoy the outdoors at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, where you can do a variety of activities from boating and fishing to hiking and camping. “It’s a great place for recreation. A lot of people go there to hang out on the beach,” says Hugelmeyer, who adds that “You're on the doorstep to UNC there, which has the botanical gardens and the Finley Golf Club.” Closer to home, you can bike or run along the American Tobacco Trail, which runs more than 22 miles from Durham to Apex, or visit public parks like C.M. Herndon Park, which features a playground and several ballfields.
Traci Tharrington
Northside Realty Inc.
(855) 475-1939
40 Total Sales
2 in South Durham
$485K - $543K Price Range
Becky Belk
Keller Williams Realty United
(877) 760-4019
99 Total Sales
1 in South Durham
$569,900 Price
Irene Mistretta
Kai Realty & Design LLC
(984) 228-2106
148 Total Sales
2 in South Durham
$365K - $378K Price Range
Laura Ivey
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
(984) 214-4231
86 Total Sales
3 in South Durham
$365K - $572K Price Range
Anita Oxford
Compass -- Raleigh
(855) 578-2074
132 Total Sales
3 in South Durham
$280K - $500K Price Range
Robert Sutter
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
(984) 369-8353
114 Total Sales
1 in South Durham
$390,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Durham | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in South Durham, Durham sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in South Durham, Durham over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,460 - $3,596 per month
$1,468 - $4,273 per month
$1,113 - $4,333 per month
$1,459 - $2,533 per month
$1,245 - $1,626 per month
$1,252 - $1,963 per month
$1,299 - $2,389 per month
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