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Looking for a Cute Bungalow to Call Home?
Whether you're an empty-nester or have a house full of kids, don’t bypass bungalows in your search for your new home. The same features that make bungalow-style homes convenient for Boomers are just as desirable for families with young children.
What Is a Bungalow?
Bungalows have their roots in 19th century Bengal, India. The British imitated the thatch homes that were being built at the time, creating the first bungalows. They are known for their open and efficient floor plans, central living rooms, gentle roof slope, and built-in cabinets.
There are several types of bungalows, including the California Bungalow:
The Chicago Bungalow:
And the Swiss Chalet Bungalow:
Size Doesn't Matter
Bungalow is not code for "tiny home," although smaller homes are often referred to as bungalows.
The bungalow style is typically only one story, but can be listed as one and a half stories with a partial second floor and dormers. But there is no standard for square footage. Some homes are less than 1,000 square feet, while others, particularly more recently built homes, are larger—they can be over 3,000 square feet!
Bungalows can be a cozy retreat for two or a spacious shelter for a growing family.
Free Range With an Open Floor Plan
Bungalows feature an open floor plan, giving a larger feel to the home. Entertaining is easier because you can socialize with your guests even while you're plating appetizers in the kitchen, and your guests won’t feel boxed into a small living room or overcrowded dining room.
This layout is also more convenient for creating intimate conversation areas, adding more seating for game night, and hosting your neighborhood Super Bowl Party.
Because of the open floor plan, living in a bungalow can be a better option for people who use wheelchairs, not to mention single-story construction means no stairs to negotiate. That’s also a plus for people with young children—no need to put up inconvenient safety gates! And for families, it's certainly easier to keep an eye on the kids without walls blocking your line of sight.
What to Look for in a Vintage Bungalow
Bungalow home construction is on the rise, but there are plenty of vintage homes available as well.
Traditional Bungalow architecture features hardwoods like heart of pine, wide baseboards, and crown molding. You'll often find beautiful built-in storage such as china cabinets, bookshelves, and benches with room underneath the seat for blankets, pillows, and linens.
As with any older home, there are some potential problems to watch out for. Older bungalows might have knob-and-tube wiring, terracotta pipes, and sometimes structural issues. Building codes have changed over the years to ensure safety and security. If you want to update or remodel the vintage bungalow you're buying, be clear on what you'll need to change to comply with current codes.
Where to Look for Bungalows
Want to know where to find a bungalow, whether new or vintage? Here are the main neighborhoods in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
Durham, NC
Downtown Durham is the #1 hotspot for bungalows with its many older neighborhoods. But there's plenty of new construction as well.
For home shoppers interested in Durham real estate, check out the historic neighborhood of Watts-Hillandale, which often features 1920s and 1930s bungalows for sale. Also take a peek at our guide to historic neighborhoods in Durham, which describes the historic neighborhoods near downtown. You’ll spot a few vintage bungalows as you tour the area.
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh bungalow neighborhoods include Battery Heights, Belvidere Park, Bloomsbury, Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, Cameron Village, College Park, Oakwood, Lockwood, University Park, and Windsor Park.
Check out Bedford at Falls River if you’re looking for a huge neighborhood and newer homes. Or consider the prestigious Hayes Barton neighborhood, developed in the 1920s, for vintage construction.
Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill showcases bungalows in the new neighborhood of Briar Chapel, as well as in Northside and Hillview.
Who to Contact for New Bungalow Construction
If you love the look of a bungalow but prefer new construction, you have several great options available. Here are our top picks:
- Durham Building Company—one of our favorite local builders—builds primarily in Durham, but also throughout the Triangle.
- Garman Homes are found in Briar Chapel and throughout the Triangle.
- Triangle Building & Properties builds top-notch bungalows in Raleigh. B. Wallace is one of Durham’s most popular builders. Many of their designs are in the bungalow style and most of these homes are conveniently located in central Durham.
- Build Raleigh builds new houses in old neighborhoods for clients who appreciate new-house features and fine finishes.
Below is a complete list of residential bungalows for sale in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas in North Carolina. Search for your favorite homes, whether you prefer move-in ready or like to do a little fixing up. Contact us today and schedule a visit. We can help you narrow down your search to find your new home faster.
Bungalows for Sale in Raleigh / Durham
NICE 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. LARGE SUNKEN DEN. FORMAL LIVING ROOM. BEAUTIFUL KITTCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES. HARDWOODS, FENCED IN YARD AND LOTS...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2486744 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Location, location, within a mile from downtown Durham, Gloden belt, and Motorco, easy access to Brier Creek, and airport. Investor special. 1310 Manteo St. was part of 1...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2489571 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming home with open floor plan that feels larger than square footage. Laminate flooring in most rooms. Spacious living room, dining & kitchen and bathroom that featur...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2498793 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Property presently used as residential but great potential for business use. 320 feet of frontage on Hwy 501 with TWO DOT approved driveway entrances .Mobile home present...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2492717 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
STEAL OF A DEAL ON THE SOUTH SIDE!!!!! This 1935 built ranch is a must to see & awaits new owner!! Nestled on the corner of Umstead and Merrick with a huge front porch fo...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2494859 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Historic 3bd/1ba bungalow with additional rental unit ($400/mth) in Goldston!!! 100 year old home features living room & Family room, separate dining room, fireplace, new...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2501694 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
3 bedrooms single family home with a lot of space, new floor, brand new carpet in the bedrooms, bathroom complete and renovated and a small Shade in the backyard. Note th...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2498336 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Don't miss this great opportunity in West Hillsborough! This lovely home sits on a nice lot and has been well maintained over the years. New front and side doors have jus...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2495859 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming, updated home at the edge of popular Colonial Village, less than 2.5 miles from Downtown Durham. Enter and be greeted by a living room with beautiful fireplace. ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2490010 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
No HOA, First floor Master bedroom, 3 Bedrooms and two full baths, Front Porch, Storage building in Back yard, Great location in the heart of Wendell, walking distance to...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2485095 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This little gem has charm galore! Remodeled and renovated, this 3Bed/2Bath home features Hardwood floors and LVT, Granite countertops, master bedroom suite, and an enormo...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2500201 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Freshly updated bungalow on quiet cul de sac. Updates include new interior and exterior paint, vinyl floors, light fixtures and hardware. Perfect little starter home or i...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2501707 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
PRICE DROP!! POPULAR RENTAL/INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Fully RENOVATED Bungalow in the heart of Raleigh! From inviting front porch walk into a spacious living room fully of s...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2495036 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
COMING SOON! Charming MID-CENTURY Bungalow with richly refinished original hardwood floors throughout. Nestled in a quiet corner of downtown Durham, with spacious backyar...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2493571 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Own a piece of United States Railroad history! Built in 1897, the Section Foreman's House in Historic Downtown Garner has been restored to its original charming design. ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2500958 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Northgate Park! Just off of West Club Blvd and Directly across from the Northgate Park! A lovely setting for this 1946 Classic Bungalow! A 2 Bedroom/1 Bath with well-car...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2494323 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GORGEOUS Ranch moments to Downtown Fuquay-Varina! Includes a beautiful kitchen with granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, & tile backsplash. Beautiful wide pla...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2496771 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Completely upgraded bungalow in the heart of East Durham! 5 minutes away from Main St in downtown, and steps away from shops/restaurants. Walk into a super spacious open ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2500569 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Endless possibilities - renovate the existing house or develop! Zoned CN for 4 dwelling units. Can subdivide into 2+ lots. Purchase includes land w/ SFH, survey, permit r...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2441379 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is the one to see!! Gorgeous total renovation of a midcentury home that already had lots of character. Great floor plan. Huge primary bedroom suite off the kitchen w...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2484641 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Fantastic investment opportunity for a unique 2 bedroom bungalow with a 1 bedroom detached ADU in the rear of property. Main house is listed but there is an additional 38...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2495926 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Two houses on almost a full acre (.99) that is comprised of several parcels. One main bungalow home (1950's) and one small apartment house with spacious attached garage....
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2409934 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Quick move in opportunity! Featuring custom light fixtures, site constructed architectural trimwork, stainless gas appliances, granite countertops, wide covered porches,...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2465476 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This cozy and beautifully updated 3BR/2BA brick bungalow is only minutes to Duke and downtown Durham! The home has been freshly painted inside + out and features all new ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2486607 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Awesome Downtown Raleigh Location! Beautifully renovated 3 BR 1.5 BA Bungalow Located in desirable College Park. Original hardwoods, new white kitchen cabinets, quartz co...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2491236 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great Chapel Hill/Carrboro location with one level. Home centrally located to downtown Carrboro/UNC on .77 acres. Privacy with convenience to everything. Sidewalks and bi...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2481219 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
**LIMITED TIME PRESALE OPPORTUNITY - $20k design credit eligible until 4/7/2023!** Brand new to Wendell Falls! The brand new Davie plan brings 1st floor living to our t...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2501660 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
DESIRABLE WHITEHALL SUB, SINGLE FAMILY 2 STORY FIRST FLOOR MASTER. SECOND BEDROOM DOWN. EAT IN KITCHEN. SO CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. PARK IS ACROSS THE STREET. EASY DRIVE TO D...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2493691 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is it. Your one-story home just minutes from Downtown Raleigh. Beautiful and well laid-out two-bedroom home, on a big corner lot with room to dream big. High ceiling...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2499854 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
A must see fully renovated ITB home! Cozy cottage situated on a large corner lot in the highly desirable Belvidere Park neighborhood. Covered front porch leads you to a ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2483610 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Tiebreaker floor plan in the famous Roshambo collection. Our largest and only plan with standard rear outdoor living space. This home is all in one and then some. The...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2498002 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Location! Location! Location! This charming home has received many updates. Custom Cabinetry in kitchen with granite countertops, updated bathrooms, gorgeous luxury vinyl...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2496339 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
CUTE 1940 Bungalow in Watts/Hillandale Neighborhood. Can't get any closer to Duke, Hospitals, shopping, downtown and major highways. Priced to leave you room for your own...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2498334 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Check out this Package Deal! 2 Detached Houses - One Glorious 2.88 Acre Lot only 8 miles from Downtown Hillsborough. This Stick Built 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom has 800 Square ...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2501610 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is a must see ranch floor plan. This single floor living is Eastwoods newest floor plan. Enjoy ample amounts of space in the kitchen and family room. The kitchen in ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2471043 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Estate Sale. Cute home in wonderful Old west Durham neighborhood. Home built cicra 1935. Pretty street. Walkable location to so many places. Nice front covered porch. Hom...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2484725 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful corner lot ranch floor plan. This home offers offers a gorgeous stone front exterior and sits on over a half acre of land. If you're looking to downsize or buy ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2492605 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is a rare opportunity to live while you build on a beautiful 2.5+ acre lot in prime Southern Wake County location. Overlooking a beautiful pond is an incredible home...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2465978 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Incredible location Inside the Beltline and minutes from Downtown Raleigh! Unbelievable approx. 1/3 acre lot offers so many possibilities for renovation and/or new constr...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2501295 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
SUPER UNIQUE investment property in Downtown Durham with 2 homes! Listed information is for 1 home but there are TWO nearly identical houses on this property! Each house ...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2495925 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stroll over to 1937 Stagecoach Trail, a charming & spacious 2020 Homes by Dickerson craftsman nestled on prime street in AMAZING Wendell Falls. Custom built & impeccably ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2500206 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This 4 BR 2 1/2 bath new home features tray ceilings in the dining and master and deco windows in the family room and study. The main level has a study, formal dining roo...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2495212 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This home is a must see! This is a beautiful ranch home that sits on over 1/2 acre and also features a gourmet kitchen, sunroom and wooded lot. This home offers exquisite...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2492775 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great opportunity to buy a like-new home in Chatham Park. This home is move in ready. No delays such as the ones you may experience with new construction. Step inside and...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2490453 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Check out this beautiful 1.5 story home. This home offers a spacious kitchen and family room. This home sits on over 1/2 acre and located on a corner lot. Enjoy ample spa...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2492602 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming, custom-built DJF bungalow on quiet, tree-lined street in desirable Sunset Oaks. Covered flagstone front porch, welcomes you to gorgeous solid oak wood flooring,...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2474001 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning 3 story home with a large first floor open concept. If you love to entertain this is the home for you. This home features a luxury master shower, 3rd floor bonus...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2475005 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Close to everything downtown Durham has to offer!Walking distance to Cocoa Cinnamon,Motor Company,Hutchins Garage,Full Steam Brewery,Louella Wine Bar,Durham Food Hall,& S...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2495540 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming Five Points bungalow in prime location. Light filled home with one story living. Two bedrooms, plus office space. Vintage built in and details. Private backyard ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2501672 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Just off Hillsborough St. in Hot West Raleigh location. Custom Built home close to everything. Walk to PNC Center or Carter Finley !! Loaded with features... 9' ceilings,...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2481157 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
ASK ABOUT rates as low as 5.25% Interest Rate Option w/ Preferred Lender! $50,000 in SAVINGS! Ready Spring 2023! This Cooper is a True Ranch! This home offers open living...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2474080 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming 2 story 1928 bungalow in the heart of popular Five Points community. Original hardwood floors throughout home. Fresh interior paint. Spacious family room with wo...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2498308 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Start your new chapter this year in Wendell Falls - with this terrific Concord floorplan from Homes by Dickerson. Four bedrooms, three baths and finished bonus! Spaciou...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2495705 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully updated home in desirable Lakewood. Features 3 spacious bedrooms with the owner's suite on the main level, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a second-floo...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2493042 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
One-of-a-kind in the heart of Chapel Hill! Beautiful Arts & Crafts bungalow nestled in Historic Cobb Terrace is just waiting for the right buyer to call her home! This co...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2486659 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Circa 1900 Watts Hillandale 3 bed 3 bath bungalow loaded with updates. Hardwoods throughout home. Fresh paint. Downstairs HVAC installed 2022. Fantastic 2nd floor primary...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2487815 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This absolutely charming bungalow in the Historic Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood awaits! Planted in a superb location, this home has a fantastic covered porch that is gre...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2501404 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Apex - The Peak of Good Living! Downtown Apex - New construction 100% CUSTOM! Select a plan from the builder or bring your own plans. Then enjoy the area while walking to...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2445852 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
You’ll be deep in the 919 with this classy renovated Trinity Park home, and with an address this memorable you’ll never have to worry that the Amazon driver will mis-deli...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2500121 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
I like to wonder what the view was from the 12-foot-deep front porch for B.O. Rigsbee & his newly betrothed, Sally Cooper, when this delightful side-gable bungalow was bu...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2501076 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
CAN BE DIVIDED! (1) 4 acres w/ 15 MHP lots w/private septic tanks and one well; (2) 10 acres w/ 1937 two-bedroom house, one bath, barns, out buildings & field to fence in...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2474863 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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