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Cape Cods for Sale in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill
If you're in the market for a classic American house, you'll automatically be drawn to the Cape Cod. Originally developed by the English colonists, the Cape Cod style still resonates with comfort, coziness and a sense of being right at home.
What Is a Cape Cod House?
These practical structures were designed by the Puritan colonists and first built on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the 17th century. The classic Cape Cod style features a central front door and two windows on each side.
These homes were specially built to withstand harsh New England winters. The houses were heated with a large, centrally located fireplace and chimney that linked to several rooms. The houses often had many south-facing windows to take advantage of “passive solar” heat, and the roof was steeply angled to prevent snow from building up.
The Colonial Revival period that began in America in the 1930s led to an resurgence of Cape Cod-style homes being built along the east coast. In the 1980s, there was a renewed interest in this modest but flexible design.
What to Look for in a Cape Cod Home
The exterior of a Cape Cod is traditionally clapboard or shingles. Interior design elements include wood floors, plus wainscoting to provide additional insulation and prevent moisture damage.
The original Cape Cod style was sturdy and plain, and usually 1.5 stories tall. However, the simple rectangular design made it easy to add on to the home as the family grew. Depending on the configuration, a house might be a "single Cape", "three-quarter Cape," or "full Cape." Modern Cape Cod construction is often a hybrid of styles, combining the classic Cape features combined with Tudor, Ranch, or Craftsman bungalow styles.
If you're considering an older house, there are a couple of common issues to be aware of. Homes built in the 1980s may still have polybutylene piping, which become brittle when exposed to the chlorine from public water systems. Hire an experienced, licensed plumber to determine that there are no imminent problems during your due diligence period.
If the exterior of the home has Masonite siding, check that it was properly sealed and maintained against moisture damage, including mold.
Where to Look for Cape Cod Homes
If you're in the market for a Cape Cod-style home in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill, you have a wide choice!
Durham Cape Cods
Durham has several neighborhoods where you can find your Cape Cod home.
- American Village is located just minutes from downtown Durham and Duke University.
- Hope Valley Farms is a planned community that offers options from modest starter homes and townhomes to large detached family homes. There are many walking and bike paths and a YMCA located in the community.
- Woodcroft is the area's foremost neighborhood featuring Cape Cod homes. Like Hope Valley Farms, it also features walking and bike baths, and direct access to the American Tobacco Trail.
- Woodlake also features some Cape Cod homes, and has a nice pool and clubhouse. The neighborhood has walking trails around a beautiful small lake.
- Willowhaven is a country club community that borders the Umstead Pines golf course in North Durham.
Raleigh Cape Cods
Raleigh Cape Cod neighborhoods include:
- Banbury Woods, just south of Falls Lake, offers homes on wooded acre-plus lots.
- Belvidere Park is an established neighborhood near the heart of Raleigh.
- Historical Bloomsbury was the first county seat for Wake county, and has lovely homes ranging from $500,000 to $1 million.
- Budleigh boasts tree-lined streets and easy access to restaurants and shops.
If you're looking for 1980s Cape Cod homes, check out the Stonehenge, the Broadlands, Brittany Woods, and Durant Trails neighborhoods.
Additional Raleigh neighborhoods to explore for your Cape Cod home are Copperfield, Hedingham, Lockwood, and Falls River.
Chapel Hill Cape Cods
Chapel Hill's Downing Creek has Cape Cods that were built between 1980 and 2000. You can also find Cape Cods for sale in Morgan Creek. Although the area has been modernized, it still retains all the charm of the classic style.
You might also find your Cape Cod dream nestled in one of these Chapel Hill neighborhoods.
- Robins Wood
- Herndon Woods
- Southern Village
Who to Contact for New Cape Cod Construction
If you're in the market for a brand-new Cape Cod house, here are the builders we recommend:
- Jordan Built Homes can build your new Cape Cod in Durham, Raleigh, and Wake Forest.
- Triangle Quality Properties builds in Hillsborough.
- Gail Crabtree Spaces builds and renovates homes in Durham and surrounding areas. They build unique homes in the Cape Cod and Craftsman styles.
Cape Cods were designed to be customized to fit your family and your lifestyle. If you can't find the exact home you like from the existing inventory for sale, contact one of these builders to help create your perfect home.
Below is a complete list of Cape Cod style homes 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 point out great locations and neighborhoods to help you find your dream home in the Triangle.
Cape Cods for sale in the Triangle
Enjoy VACATION EVERY DAY in this stunning waterfront home! Located in rural Nash County on the Tar River Reservoir! 1.09 acres. All brick home boasts 3 bedrooms on the pr...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2500694 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Picture yourself living on the signature seventeenth hole of Devil's Ridge golf course in incredible Sunset Ridge! This custom built executive home is truly made for both...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2510112 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your dream home! Nestled on over 30 acres of land, this secluded gem offers the feel of country living while still in the city limits with easy access to shopp...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2514660 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Coming Soon! Newly remodeled & expanded Martha's Vineyard inspired home with custom details throughout. Be enthralled with impeccable appointments in every corner of this...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2513176 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Welcome to Cape Light a Homes By Dickerson's 2023 Parade of Homes Entry for Chatham Park. This Cedar shake home is stunning inside and out and has so many thoughtful deta...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514451 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Here you have the best of both worlds. A 6.85-acre property featuring old growth hardwood trees, a private meadow, two natural creeks and the convenience of being less th...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2513598 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Brick veneer, 4 bedroom, 4-1/2 bath, bonus room, den with gas fireplace, eat in kitchen, dining and living room. Master bedroom downstairs. Located in Cobble Creek Subdiv...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2512446 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Come build your dream home at the Enclave on Garrett. This community will greet you with 7 new construction homes right in the heart of Durham. This community is set up f...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2492672 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Priceless view of the Tar River from your bedroom or while enjoying coffee on your covered Deck! Sunny Windows across the back of this property provide waterview from any...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2492783 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
1% of loan amount from lender-Use anyway you choose. Gorgeous custom home in charming neighborhood in Cleveland School Area. First floor features 10 ft ceilings, open fl...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2485468 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Convenient city living in a great quiet neighborhood surrounded by mutual trees. Walk to the shopping center, East Chapel Hill High, soccer field, tennis and more. Close ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514222 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Waterfront opportunity at Lake Gaston with a pier! Waterfront Home Offering a Peaceful Natural Lake Setting & Main Lake Views! Excellent for full-time living or investmen...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2502831 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
WATERFRONT Lakehouse with private covered aluminum dock. This home come furnished with all furniture and home decor pictured. Open floor plan with identical bedrooms on e...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2497384 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Magnolia 2 story plan features 1st floor living with formal dining room, study makes the perfect home office, open concept flows into chef's dream gourmet kitchen wit...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2513178 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Oh, the possibilities. Live it, expand it, Airbnb or VRBO it. Primary home, investment property, or a combination of both. This charming bungalow with no HOA is literally...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2513984 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This charming home is extremely well maintained and has it all. This 3bd/3ba home sits on over 5 acres of beautifully landscaped area near the upcoming MEGASITE. Featurin...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514592 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
CHARMING CUL DE SAC CAPE COD W/ALL THE DESIGNER TOUCHES!!! STEP INTO THE INVITING SPACIOUS FOYER WITH WAINSCOTING TRIM AND CUSTOM WHITE OAK AND METAL DESIGN STAIRWELL RAI...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2514257 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Adorable updated brick and stone Fairy Tale style Tudor/Cape Cod in Durham! A quick jaunt to Downtown Durham or you can walk to the shopping center, dining, Elementary Sc...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2508984 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Introducing "The Lantana" by Watermark! Stand out plan w/first floor owner's suite & 3 car garage - spectacular new plan!! Upon entry you will be wowed with the features ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2509776 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Looking for an BUNGALOW OPEN FLOOR PLAN? Look no further! This URBAN LIVING dream home is fully UPDATED w/meticulously selected lux finishes. This spacious bungalow has 4...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2508589 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful Cape Cod nestled in the perfect setting in a prime Spring Hope location. Beautiful foyer loaded w/ custom molding leading into your living room & lg dining rm. ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2509845 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This 3 bed/2 bath 1.5 story home is filled with lots of extras!! The kitchen offers tile, s/s appliances, Built in Microwave, Breakfast nook and more. The large Master ha...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2514767 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning and meticulously cared for home with beautifully landscaped half acre lot. Living room, dining room, kitchen with eat in area, sunroom, master bedroom and office...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2513895 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in beautiful Mill Creek subdivision. This property offers nearly 2100 sq. ft. of living space with a lot size of 17,860 sq. ft. on a...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2512135 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Nestled in an beautifully landscaped forested garden, come home to your own country oasis. From the rocking chair front porch, enter into a double-story living space with...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2512474 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Absolutely beautiful! Totally remodeled home on over 2 acres of land. This home has been transformed from top to bottom inside and outside, including the crawlspace all w...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514077 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming, renovated home that boasts tons of natural light illuminating brand new kitchen appliances. Home is comfortably tucked in a cul-de-sac surrounded by nature’s b...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2509053 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
UNICORN ALERT! RANCH style home on an A+ Homesite! S-P-R-A-W-L out in Main Floor comfort! 3 Bedrooms (incl Primary) on MAIN! Upstairs hosts a full suite - ideal for guest...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2501716 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome home! This beautiful Cape Cod on almost an acre and a half is ready to move in now! Large master bedroom with sky lights on main, his & her closets, walk-in showe...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2499154 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THIS CUSTOM BUILT HOME FEATURES EXTERIOR MOLDING AND WILLIAMSBURG RAILINGS. BOTH THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR HAVE JUST BEEN PAINTED. NEW ROOF 2022, THE KITCHEN AND DEN LEAD...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- LP697071 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Spectacular 3 Bd. 3 Ba. Cape Cod Style Home. New Paint, Floor Covering , Light Fixtures , Switches , Receptacles , Cover Plates. New Exterior Paint. 3 Car Garage with Att...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2505844 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Newly renovated farmhouse where old school charms meets modern convenience. New roof, new vinyl siding, new paint, flooring, new bathrooms, new appliances, new driveway ....
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2512026 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Live the Lake Life at LAKE ROYALE in this wonderful 3 bd 2 full bath and 1 1/2 bath Cape Cod style home with rocking chair front porch with lake views! 1st floor primary ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2509209 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is how to live COUNTRY! Nestled on 2 Acres on a Private Road, this beauty sits conveniently between Pittsboro and Siler City and minutes to RDU, CH and Durham. Rando...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2510964 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Amazing Opportunity a Stone's Throw to Downtown Durham. House has been COMPLETELY Demoed and is ready for New Owner's Personal Touches. AmazingLocation a short drive to d...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2477915 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Go and Show! Huge 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom home with an office and large yard! There are 2 bedrooms on each floor! All redone and has a carport! Kitchen is all redone wi...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2512382 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Stunning new custom-built home with first floor master bedroom. You will enjoy preparing meals on the gorgeous quartz waterfall counter on the kitchen island. The elect...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2480914 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME IN GRAYS CREEK.........ALL SCHOOLS IN WALKING DISTANCE W SIDE WALKS, GORGEOUS FAMILY HOME IN THE DESIRABLE BRIDLEWOOD SUBDIVISION!! 3 BEDROOMS AN...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- LP704925 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Straight out of Better Homes and Gardens!! Pristine 1.5 Story Home with Cedar Siding on a Picturesque Wooded Lot in Cleveland High School District! Totally Updated wit...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2507930 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
SELLER OFFERING $5000 TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS OR RATE BUYDOWN. Welcome home! This charming cape cod home features colonial revival architecture with 4BR/1.5BA plus bonus ...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2508995 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home with an additional bonus room in a great Youngsville location. This wonderful layout includes the primary bedroom and a secondary bed...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2514048 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Completely updated 1.5 history Cape Cod House! 3 bedrooms, family, bonus and office rooms, 2022 HVAC systems, duct work, flooring, paint, doors, roof, gutters, kitchen ca...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2510655 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Slow down and take in the pastoral views on your rocking chair front porch at this great corner lot property with 2 acres.This home has a great kitchen with granite coun...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514673 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Cape Cod on lg private lot w/fenced yard. Huge rocking chair front porch & 2 lg decks in back to enjoy. Western school district. Main bedroom on first floor has a garden ...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2514701 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Super cute cape cod available in one of the fastest growing areas of the country. With a little bit of TLC this home would be an AMAZING investment or perfect for a firs...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2504138 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Location, Location, Location. Home is located within 4 miles of Seymour Johnson Base, Berkeley Mall, and major highway and within 3/4 mile to grocery shopping. Situate...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2509386 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Cape Cod inspired home, built in 1927, is spacious and full of character. This home is timeless, simple and charming. This beautiful brick home features a formal liv...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2513542 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Very well kept 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Ketch Point! This home has a spacious fenced in backyard and a rear deck, great for hosting! Inside features include hardwoods, ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2514846 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning Cape Cod cottage in Colonial Trace! Spacious and functional layout features hardwoods in the main living areas, living room with wood burning fireplace, and form...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2502424 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Country Cottage Farm House is calling you "Home" to Kerr Lake Region! Adorable 3 Bedroom Home has lots of updates : Replacement Windows, Metal Roof & updated Outbuil...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2508086 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Classic Brick Cape in the heart of Clarksville On The Lake. Deep corner lots with a home awaiting your updates. Hardwood floors. A side Covered Porch waiting for your roc...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2496881 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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