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North Durham is a popular part of Durham, NC due to its more rural feel yet still convenient location to the rest of the Triangle. The area features older, established communities as well as new home communities. To learn more about living in North Durham, check out the information below, including popular things to do and neighborhoods. Check out popular neighborhoods in North Durham, as well as in other parts of Durham, by browsing the sidebar to the right. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the most recent homes for sale in North Durham.
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Location
North Durham is located north of I-85, east of Hillsborough, and south of Bahama. From North Durham, you can easily be in downtown Durham in 10-20 minutes, downtown Raleigh in around 40 minutes, Chapel Hill in around 30 minutes, and RTP in around 25 minutes.
Things to Do
Living in North Durham means you're never far from all that the Triangle has to offer. You'll also find tons to do just minutes away.
Outdoor Activities/Fitness
The most popular outdoor activity in North Durham is definitely the Eno River State Park. The park offers 30 miles of trails along the beautiful Eno River. There are spots for swimming and fishing as well. Little River Regional Park, located in Rougemont, is a 391 acre park and natural area located just north of Durham and offers hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a paved walking trail, butterfly garden, and much more. Horton Grove Nature Preserve, also located north of Durham in Bahama, is a beautiful nature preserve with 8 miles of trails. Both Little River and Horton Grove are just a short drive from north Durham.
Croasdaile Country Club offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, with its beautiful golf course, one of the area's largest grass practice tees, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. Umstead Pines, a golf and swim club, is also located in North Durham.
North Durham is also home to smaller parks, including a dog park. The area hosts tons of indoor fitness options as well, including bootcamp, CrossFit, yoga, and more.
Food & Drink
North Durham is just a short drive to downtown Durham, where you'll find the Durham Farmers' Market, a year round farmers' market that features local produce, meat, seafood, dairy products, coffee, baked goods, and more. Hillsborough is also a short drive from North Durham, and hosts two farmers' markets: the Eno River Farmers' Market, in downtown Hillsborough, and the Hillsborough Farmers' Market.
North Durham offers easy access to the exciting, always changing food scene in downtown Durham. Several delicious restaurants are located in North Durham, including El Corral (Mexican), Gocciolina (Italian), and Picnic (barbecue).
North Durham is home to the only Costco in Durham.
Shopping
North Durham is home to popular retail shops, including Costco, Home Depot, PetSmart, and much more. The Streets at Southpoint, the Triangle's top location for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is located about 25 minutes from North Durham.
Entertainment
North Durham is home to one of the Triangle's top family-friendly museums: the Museum of Life and Science. The museum features interactive exhibits and tons of outdoor exhibits and activities, including one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, a train ride, and a Sound Garden.
There are several concert venues within 20-30 minutes of North Durham, including Motorco Music Hall and Carolina Theatre, both in downtown Durham.
In downtown Durham, the Durham Performing Arts Center is a theater that hosts over 180 performances a year, including Broadway shows.
Popular Neighborhoods
Popular neighborhoods in North Durham include Croasdaile, Treyburn, and Dover Ridge.
Recent Listings in North Durham
Beautiful, bright home in the distinguished Treyburn golf community. Relax in the year-round sunroom or retreat to the private wooded backyard to relax in the screened ga...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2268093 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Willowhaven: Cul de sac. PRIVACY! No HOA! (2) lots .614 & .637 acres. Extra lot ideal for development or keep it as part of the homestead with room for detached garage or...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2268016 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Master on main! New paint, carpet, HVAC duct work with warranty. Large bedrooms with flex spaces and deep closets. Kitchen window overlooks the large yard perfect for rel...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2267217 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 bath ranch in North Durham. This one-story ranch features an open floorplan - kitchen & dining overlooking spacious living room with vaulted ceilings an...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2267916 MLS
- CONTINGENT Status
This wonderful 2 story home offers 1571 square feet, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2-car garage, large storage shed on an open fully fenced 0.46 acre lot. Cozy covered front porch lea...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2267874 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Sitting on over a half-acre, just north of downtown, this 3 bed, 2 bath (+ office) ranch is just right for a growing household. Inside, rooms are delightfully ample and t...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2267731 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Custom home beauty on the hill! Country living on nice 3.74 acre lot yet you are close to City amenities.Features include hardwood floors throughout main level, soaring c...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2267591 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
UPDATED + READY FOR YOU: Pull into the CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY and know YOU have ARRIVED! Super Spacious KITCHEN with granite counters + island. First Floor 11 x 14 Bedroom (o...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2267473 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming neighborhood with established homes and mature wooded lots. Newly renovated ranch features engineered floors throughout, New paint, light fixtures, and plumbing ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2263904 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Well cared for home in incredibly quiet neighborhood. 4 bed rms, 2.5 baths & beautiful hardwoods floors. Formal LV & DR could have multiple uses. Kit offers stainless ap...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2264552 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 3BR home in desirable Treyburn, with sitting area that could be a 4th BR. A great place to call home, this one has it all. Gleaming red oak floors run thru the...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2267182 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
DON'T MISS THIS ADORABLE COTTAGE INCLUDES A SHE SHED! ONE LEVEL BRICK HOME - CUTE AS A BUTTON. YOU WILL LOVE THIS OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH 3 BEDROOMS (WALK-IN CLOSETS) & 2 ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2267169 MLS
- CONTINGENT Status
This lovely ranch home offers 3 bdrms, 2 full baths, separate dining room, granite countertops in kitchen, large wooded lot with fenced in back yard and storage shed. 2nd...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2258083 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Durham one-story home offers a fireplace, a sunroom, a den, a covered deck, one-car carport, and a one-car detached garage.
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2266806 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful estate size home on wooded private acre home site. Full front new energy efficient windows, Kitchen remodel includes Sub-Zero frig, stainless steal and granite ...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2266635 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming brick ranch style home located in Northern Durham. Peaceful backyard setting with a beautiful water feature and 15 x 15 screened in Gazebo! New roof installed in...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2266025 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lovely 4 bedroom home on corner lot in established N. Durham neighborhood - Heather Glen. This home features eat-in kitchen, separate dining room with downstairs living s...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2265351 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Unique Ranch Gem in quiet, established, & highly desirable Heather Glen. Home moved to site in 2003 and Fully renovated at that time with: New Brick, Hardi-plank, Hardwo...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2257401 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Over 5 acres of wooded lot in desirable Mistletoe Hills read to build your dream home! Natural gas is available and a small stream crosses the back of property for a tran...
- 2263375 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Fresh paint, carpet & vinyl, plus a new roof have mades this North Durham home a true charmer. Create a huge garden, and tackle all sorts of creative projects in the gara...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2263141 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great opportunity to live in the desirable Buck Water Creek and close to the Eno River State Park. A little TLC will go a long way with this spacious home. Living room & ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2262820 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Multi generational living situated on over an acre on the 16th tee of Treyburn Country Club. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive patio or enjoy views of all four season...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2262792 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This lovely home in Eno Forest stands out from the rest. 4 bedrooms with large closets . Large Master Suite on first floor with fenced in back yard . Large patio with ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2262475 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lot sold individual or as a package deal with 5313 Big Fork 5405 Big Fork 5309 Big Fork. Buffer creek runs through lot creating riparian buffer set backs. Survey is neede...
- 2262089 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lot sold individual or as a package deal with 5313 Big Fork 5309 Big Fork 2838 Fox Dr. Lot crosses county line of Orange and Durham counties. Call LA for tax detail. Oran...
- 2262085 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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