More people are coming than going from this booming locale brimming with benefits. Southpoint is one of Durham’s most desirable locations defined by its accessibility. Residential pockets are situated near one of the Triangle region’s retail hotspots, The Street at Southpoint. “The convenience is by far the biggest draw,” says Barbara Levine, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage who has been selling in the area for 24 years. “Southpoint is a walkable area with a lot of shopping and dining, and it’s convenient to both UNC and Duke hospitals and the airport. Everything you need is right there.” Being conveniently positioned along Interstate 40 also means commuters are highly connected to downtown districts in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
Trees line the streets of most of the roads in the South Point neighborhood.
I-40 runs past The Streets of South Point in Durham, NC.
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Streets at Southpoint anchors community
The bustling Streets at Southpoint is the community’s commercial anchor. The indoor mall’s growing directory of more than 170 stores, restaurants and fitness centers includes Belk, Foot Locker and Nordstrom. Chain eateries like The Cheesecake Factory, Firebirds Grill and food court options will suit almost every taste. There’s also an AMC theater when locals want to catch the latest blockbuster. More shopping options sit along Highway 54, including SouthPoint Crossing and Renaissance Village, which have an array of salons, eateries and big box stores like Harris Teeter and Target. “Just up Fayetteville Road, Nantucket is a popular spot, and Bocci is a good, local Italian restaurant,” Levine says. Southpoint’s convenience isn’t limited to retail and restaurants. Make the 12-mile trip along Interstates 40 and 885 to Durham Performing Arts Center to see a touring off-Broadway show, or travel 16 miles east to see the Carolina Hurricanes in action at PNC Arena.
There are many shopping and dining options at The Streets of Southpoint.
The Cheesecake Factory has a location at The Streets of Southpoint.
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Townhouse communities and quiet suburban pockets
Newcomers to Southpoint will find a selection of condos and townhouses with $200 homeowners association fees to cover parking and trash costs. Those closer to the shopping hubs will deal with much more traffic noise than people living on the neighborhood’s residential outskirts lined with colonials, ranch and new traditional homes. Garages are the common denominator among all of these options. Although the subsections within the community are walkable, locals depend on their cars to navigate I-40 and the surrounding area. Prices range from $235,000 to $785,000, and homes here do not stay on the market long. “There is always low inventory in that area,” Levine says. “The home I sold only lasted five days on the market because of the location.”
Newcomers to Southpoint will find a selection of condos and townhouses.
Streets of south point
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Access to the American Tobacco Trail
Access points to the American Tobacco Trail are dotted throughout the area. Locals can step onto the winding 22-mile pathway that winds along an old railroad track and connects people to downtown Durham. Nearby Piney Wood Park’s playground is where kids can burn off some energy. It’s also the site of the first dog park in Durham and features a youth baseball field and pickleball courts. “A lot of people also like to go to Jordan Lake, which is down Highway 751,” Levine says. “There are small beaches, and people can go boating.” The shores of the nearly 14,000-acre reservoir sit roughly 18.5 miles south of Southpoint.
American Tobacco Trail has many access points in The Streets of South Point neighborhood.
Piney Wood Park is located neare The Streets of South Point
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Southpoint straddles I-40 for convenient commutes
Split down the middle by Interstate 40, Southpoint means locals are highly connected to the rest of the Triangle area and the state. They can visit Chapel Hill nearly 10 miles east or head to downtown Durham by taking I-40 and State Route 55 for 10 miles north. Traveling 21 miles southeast links locals to downtown Raleigh. It’s a shorter commute to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, just over 11 miles from Southpoint. While townhouses and condos closer to the freeway will make for more traffic noise, Levine says, “The suburbs are far enough away that it isn’t an issue.”
UNC is right down the road from South Point.
South Point isn't far from downtown Durham, NC.
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Magnet programs offered at Durham Public Schools
Students living in Southpoint are zoned for Durham Public Schools. They’ll begin their education at Parkwood or Creekside Elementary schools, which have C-plus and B-minus ratings from Niche, respectively. Students will later filter into B-rated Sherwood Githens Middle School or C-rated Lowe’s Grove Middle School, which offers a STEM magnet program. At Hillside High School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, students can apply to the Business and Finance Academy, which offers specialized career courses in finance, engineering and health sciences. Jordan High School also serves students in Southpoint and earns a B-plus from Niche. The neighborhood is also within 10 miles of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University. North Carolina State University is roughly 19 miles away.
At Creekside Elementary School 74% of students scored at or above the nations average.
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Parks in this Area
Piney Wood Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Grills
Solite Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Audubon Lake Dog Park
Dog Park
Trails
Leigh Farm Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Trails
Herndon Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Grills
Garrett Road Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
18 min drive
Bus
Fayetteville Rd & Laurel Springs Dr
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Woodcroft Pkwy & Fayetteville Rd (Eb)
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Fayetteville Rd & Geneva Dr (Sb)
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Nc 54 & Fayetteville Rd (Eb)
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Nc 54 & Fayetteville Rd (Homestead Market)
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Fayetteville Rd & Dunhill Dr (Triangle Family Practice)
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Renaissance Pkwy & Renaissance Village Park-And-Ride
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southpoint
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southpoint, Durham sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southpoint, Durham over the last 12 months is $433,140, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,862
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,652
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,898
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
67.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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