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One of Durham’s oldest neighborhoods
Dating to the late 19th century, Trinity Park is one of Durham’s original neighborhoods, resting between downtown and Duke University’s East Campus. First built to provide housing for professors at Trinity College – now Duke University – Trinity Park is still home to educators today, along with students and families. This community on the National Register of Historic Places draws people in for its painstakingly preserved homes that sit blocks from campus and a little over a mile from the city center. Residents stay connected through an active neighborhood association, which hosts events year-round and cares for community spaces.
Trinity Park is one of Durham's original neighborhoods.
Trinity Park is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Trinity Park Neighborhood Association brings the community together
From the Spring Egg Hunt to a Halloween celebration, the Trinity Park Neighborhood Association brings the community together for events throughout the year. The annual Trinity Park Home Tour goes back decades. Held on a Sunday afternoon in October, it draws hundreds of residents and visitors to experience a tour through the neighborhood, exploring historic homes and points of interest, such as Beth El Synagogue. Proceeds support the Trinity Park Foundation and various Durham nonprofits.
The annual Trinity Park Home Tour take place in October.
You can find Beth El Synagogue in the Trinity Park neighborhood.
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A beloved neighborhood park and the South Ellerbe Creek Trail
Mature trees shade the neighborhood’s namesake green space. Featuring a gazebo and playground, Trinity Park is a point of pride. The neighborhood association owns the land, and members work to upkeep the grounds and beautify the space. Recent upgrades include a new native plant garden at the park entrance along West Trinity Avenue and a fresh coat of paint for the gazebo. The park is often the site of neighborhood events, such as the inaugural Rock in the Park, which brought residents together to enjoy live music by talented neighbors in late September 2024. Walltown Park sits just north of the neighborhood and is home to the Walltown Park Recreation Center. “They have a teen open gym and a teen lounge. They have an inside walking track and all kinds of fitness equipment,” says Alex Hurdle, the recreation operations supervisor for Durham Parks and Recreation. “We’re revamping all of our programs across the city, so every site has something for teens, and that’s one of the sites we’re focusing on,” adds Hurdle, who couldn’t get into specifics about the new programs just yet. The South Ellerbe Creek Trail runs along the neighborhood’s east side, offering a smooth path for walks, runs and bike rides through the Pearl Mill Nature Preserve.
Trinity Park has plenty of seating, some covered to help escape the sun.
The Pearl Mill Nature Preserve run through Trinity Park.
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Boutique shopping and local eateries at Brightleaf Square
Homes in Trinity Park sit blocks from the historic Brightleaf Square. Originally warehouses full of tobacco, the redbrick buildings now host boutiques stocked with used books, candles, gifts and more. A trio of restaurants sits across from Brightleaf along West Main Street. Federal is the spot to watch sports with a plate of American fare, while James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Emerald Isle, such as fish and chips and bangers and mash. Ethiopian cuisine is the specialty next door at Goorsha. Downtown Durham offers more nightlife and entertainment with institutions like the Durham Performing Arts Center, which hosts live performances from Broadway shows to concerts. Whole Foods Market and Harris Teeter are the closest grocery stores in the Ninth Street shopping district, about a mile away.
The James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant is near Trinity Park.
Homes in Trinity Park sit blocks from the historic Brightleaf Square.
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The shuttered Northgate Mall
North of the neighborhood, the once-bustling Northgate Mall has sat vacant since its closure in 2020. The nearly 60-acre property is slated for redevelopment as part of the Walltown Small Area Plan. While plans have not been finalized, city leaders want to transform the site into a “15-minute community,” a concept where a resident’s daily needs can be met within a 15-minute trip. Proposed plans include affordable housing, offices, a full-service grocery store and green space.
Several plans are in the works for the vacant Northgate Mall near Trinity Park.
North of Trinity Park Northgate Mall has sat vacant since 2020.
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Early 20th-century homes blocks from downtown Durham
Sidewalks line Trinity Park’s broad, gridded streets. Century-old oaks shade historic homes resting on long yet narrow blocks. A range of home styles here makes each street look different from the next. Craftsman bungalows and English-style cottages mix with grand Victorian, Neocolonial and American Foursquare designs. Many properties date to the first half of the 20th century and have been restored and renovated, but new construction is also available. Lots are typically well over a 10th of an acre, with homes sitting far back from the street. Highly landscaped front yards feature garden beds, ornamental trees and flowering shrubs. Most single-family homes fall between $400,000 and $900,000, but some properties over 2,300 square feet with unique history or architecture can top $1 million. The market in Trinity Park moves quickly, with properties selling after 20 days on average, compared to the national average of 44 days.
Craftsman style homes with lush landscaping are prominent in the Trinity Park neighborhood.
Trinity Park is full of cottages and bungalow home.
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George Watts Elementary School is in the neighborhood
Durham Public Schools offers students the option to attend assigned schools or apply to a magnet or specialty program of their choice through a lottery system. Trinity Park’s George Watts Montessori is one of the district’s three public Montessori elementary schools. Earning an A-minus overall rating from Niche, the school divides its student body into three levels, creating diverse classrooms where first graders learn alongside second and third graders. The C-rated Brogden Middle features a Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program. A bilingual emphasis continues at Riverside High. Receiving a B-plus rating, the school’s longtime student-run newspaper “The Pirates’ Hook” publishes stories in both English and Spanish. The district’s A-rated magnet high school, Durham School of the Arts, currently rests in Trinity Park’s southeast corner, but the school will soon relocate. After more than 100 years in the neighborhood, it will move to a brand-new building along Duke Homestead Road when construction is complete by Fall 2027. The neighborhood is close to several private options, including the Christian, all-boys middle school Durham Nativity School and Immaculata Catholic School, which offers prekindergarten through eighth grade. Both are unrated.
Trinity Park neighbors the private Duke University’s East Campus, home to about a dozen residence halls, the Department of Music and various sports facilities, such as Jack Katz Stadium. Duke, ranked the top sixth university in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2025, is well-known for its academic prowess and highly successful basketball program.
The Weaver Auditorium, located in the Durham School of the Arts, hosts all types of events.
Jack Katz Stadium is where Duke plays field hockey near the Trinity Park neighborhood.
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Commuting around Bull City
Trinity Park is a walkable and bikeable community with sidewalks and bike-friendly streets throughout. GoDurham bus stops dot the neighborhood, and the Amtrak train station downtown is about a mile away. Interstate 85 and the Durham Freeway are nearby for the roughly 10-mile commute to the Research Triangle Park, which hosts hundreds of companies, such as IBM and Fidelity Investments. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about a 16-mile drive.
The Amtrak train station in downtown Durham is about a mile away from Trinity Park.
I85 and the Durham Freeway make the 10 mile commute to RTP an easy drive from Trinity Park.
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Parks in this Area
Trinity Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Walltown Park
South Ellerbee Trail
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
24 min drive
Bus
Duke St & Demerius St
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Duke St & Englewood Ave
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Gregson St & W Knox St
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Gregson St & Lamond Ave
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Gregson St & Englewood Ave
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Main St & Gregson St (Wb)
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Duke St & Markham Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Trinity Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Trinity Park, Durham sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Trinity Park, Durham over the last 12 months is $733,031, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This impeccably maintained all-brick 1930s home—with a stunning contemporary addition—stands out even among the many beautiful houses in Trinity Park. The list of updates and improvements made by the current owners is impressive in its own right, but this home also features rare and highly desirable elements, including primary bedroom suites on the first and second floors. Few homes offer a
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Now $995k!!Welcome to this mid-century California classic, designed by renowned architect George Hackney and built in 1954/55 by Hackney & Knott. Nestled at the gateway to highly sought-after TRINITY PARK, this beautifully landscaped home offers a serene garden oasis with persimmon, fig, plum, pear, and citrus trees—a true 'Garden of Eden' for its next
Nestled on a uniquely large quadruple lot along a serene, tree-lined street in the heart of Trinity Park, this home embodies timeless elegance and historic charm. Constructed in 1925 with extraordinary craftsmanship, it has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated by its current owner, making it one of the most significant properties in decades to be offered for sale Durham's
Overlooking Duke's East Campus residence 302 encompasses half of the 3rd floor of the Wheatland, offering historical character and modern amenities for those seeking a blend of classic elegance and contemporary comfort. Located among the trees in the Trinity Park neighborhood, the Wheatland has the look and feel of a classic New York apartment building. Built in 1930, the building was renovated
---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ----Gorgeous 5 bedroom/ 2 bath house with study! Central heat and air-conditioning and refinished hardwood floors. Features great front porch, back deck, fenced yard and plenty of off-street parking. Additional rooms include formal dining room, and breakfast nook with pantry. Central HVAC (gas heat). Full basement offers plenty of storage. Appliances
AVAILABLE JULY 11, 2025. Spacious and quiet 2BR 1BA apartment with great east campus location! Walk to Whole Foods, Brightleaf, and downtown, not to mention Duke's east campus, which is across the street. 2nd floor apartment has hardwood floors, great light, and generous rooms with quiet neighbors. Eat-in kitchen. Off street parking and a large back yard. All electric with high efficiency HVAC
AVAILABLE JULY 11, 2025. Spacious and quiet 2BR 1BA apartment with great east campus location! Walk to Whole Foods, Brightleaf, and downtown, not to mention Duke's east campus, which is across the street. 2nd floor apartment has hardwood floors, great light, and generous rooms with quiet neighbors. Eat-in kitchen. Off street parking and a large back yard. All electric with high efficiency HVAC
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,930
Median Age
37
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,564
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,338
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
75%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
84.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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