Old North Durham is an historic neighborhood that was built in response to the expanding reach of the electric trolley. Located just north of downtown Durham, the neighborhood was developed from the late 1800s to 1950s. Old North Durham Park, a city park, features an athletic field and playground. The neighborhood is also conveniently located near the Duke Park neighborhood, which features a huge city park.
Mangum Street was known as "Mansion Row" because of the number of well-to-do people who chose to build large homes there. After World War I, developments downsized to bungalows and cottages. Today, Old North Durham features a mix of single family homes and apartments. Home styles include bungalow, Tudor Revival, and Victorian.
One interesting section of Old North Durham, Pearl Mill Village, was developed mostly in the early 1900s as housing for employees of the Pearl Cotton Mills. Pearl Mill Village continued to be owned by the cotton mill until the 1950s, when the homes were sold to private individuals. Many of the homes are still standing today on Washington Street and Orient Street.
Located directly north of downtown Durham, Old North Durham is in easy walking distance to the Central Park and DIY Districts. Durham Central Park hosts a year-round farmers' market, food truck rodeos, and outdoor concerts during the summer. The park also features a playground and skate park.
Some of the drinking and dining options in the district include Cocoa Cinnamon, for some of the city's best coffee, and Fullsteam, a family/pet friendly brewery/bar that focuses on local ingredients, Geer Street Garden, a casual restaurant, Rise, for biscuits and donuts, and Piedmont, a farm to table restaurant.
The district also boasts tons of activities beyond just eating and drinking. Motorco and the Blue Note Grill both host live music. The Mothership is a retail shop with locally made goods, as well as workspace and event space. Bull City FINDS is a vintage furniture store and will customize any piece of furniture with its full-service lacquer studio. Claymakers is a ceramics center that features a gallery, store, studio space, workshops, and classes open to anyone from beginners to advanced potters. Blue Point Yoga Center is a popular yoga studio offering a wide range of yoga classes.
An urban oasis with the rare versatility you've been looking for. Welcome to your beautiful 1932 renovated home with an updated, separate apartment OR savvy, dual income ...
An urban oasis with the rare versatility you've been looking for. Welcome to your beautiful 1932 renovated home with an updated, separate apartment OR savvy, dual income ...
Lose yourself among the trees! Gorgeous, organic modern home in the heart of downtown. With their attention to detail, form and space, Pier & Curtain homes are rare, thei...
Another INCREDIBLE transformation from one of Durham's premier historic home renovation companies, Pier & Curtain Home Restoration. With exacting attention to detail and ...
This unassuming Craftsman cottage in Old No. Durham offers all the charm and character you'd expect, and the convenience of living close to downtown Durham's vibrant urba...
One of Durham's fine old homes:the Murray-Whitley house, a 1910 Victorian located between the fun of the Beaver Queen pageant & the renaissance of downtown Durham. Short ...
Awesome Custom Carolina one level all brick home within walking distance to downtown. Totally remodeled 50's! Custom kitchen with level 3 granite,tiled backslash, special...
Get in on the Durham Renovation boom with this Old Durham diamond in the rough!
This charming home was well loved and is now ready for new owners. Gorgeous heart of pine floors, neutral but warm walls are ready to move right in, very gracious master...
Rousing on Roxboro! This refined craftsman bungalow offers a front porch made for entertaining, Master Ensuite with walk-in custom closet, fresh interior paint, crisp kit...
Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2024 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .