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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
Rare William Poole designed Williamsburg w/brick detail home on private 3+acres. Meticulously maintained, features include 1st flr. MB, Spacious formal DR, office, light ...
- 5 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 2326902 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stunning Cape Code on secluded lot with gorgeous view of golf course. Formal living & dining room,hardwoods,tile, 9 ft ceilings & dental moldings.Den has coffered ceiling...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2316734 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This property is being offered as an opportunity to remove the current dwelling and recombine the lots to create a duplex lot and a single family lot which could accommod...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2315535 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
INSIDE and OUT, this ITB home exemplifies what Europeans call a Hygge lifestyle. Warm, inviting, comforting interiors yet all updated with timeless quality finishes and c...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2326534 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Clean. Crisp. Classic. This fully renovated home is positioned on a level lot in a well located subdivision. Perfect place to work remotely! Home office/study, new kitche...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2326239 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Turnkey Hunting Retreat! Whitetail Deer, Ducks, Turkey and even Bear inhabit this 131 ac paradise. The property features mature hardwood timber and young Loblolly pines. ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2307783 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Prime Real Estate with a gorgeous views of the lake from the two back decks plus every bedroom have lake view. 4 bedrooms with master on the first floor, 3.5 bathrooms wi...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2297335 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully renovated home on a cul-de-sac in the heart of downtown Durham. SS, granite, hardwoods. Reverse Osmosis H2O. 2 blocks from Fullsteam & Motorco. Walk to Centra...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2320788 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Country living at it's finest with the convenience of nearby City amenities.This home is situated on almost 4 acres with a pond and built-in swimming pool. Great outdoor ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328449 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is our Statesville floor plan. Amazing 2 story foyer with wrap staircase. Formal dining and office on first floor. expansive open floor plan with kitchen open to hug...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2297683 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
A MUST SEE! Gorgeous home w/ amazing renovations & upgrades. W/ a large open floor plan, this home has been completely renovated with every inch beaming with warmth, char...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2326297 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Parade Home Entry 2020!! This Lexington home is stunning. From the two story foyer to the amazing owners suite. Wide open floor plan,great for entertaining. Kitchen open ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2300517 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Bring your Horses! Complete with Detached Heated/Cooled Building. This Beautiful Country 3/Bed/3 Bath Home Sits on 7 rolling acres, Private Stream, Shooting Range, Room t...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2327251 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Located on over 5 acres, this spacious brick home has too many amenities to list. Large covered back porch, fenced area for children or pets, wired detached garage with A...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2298435 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 1.5 story home in 55+ community of Carolina Arbors! NEVER LIVED IN & LIKE NEW! Separate living, family, and dining rooms. Spacious kitchen with granite, SS appl...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2307773 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Updated Mid Century Cape Cod in Historic Hope Valley -- Coming Soon
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328721 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautiful All Brick Cape Cod w/ finished basement in N. Raleigh on almost an acre! Detached 2 car garage with freshly painted guest suite above. True Chef's kitchen feat ...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2306259 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Outstanding Location!. Must see! Located outside of Chapel Hill City Limits, Spacious master suite on main level with 4 closets with amble storage. Large kitchen, Stainle...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2314022 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This classically handsome home sits on a quiet cul de sac street in Fox Hill Farms, located just a few serene miles from downtown Hillsborough. Excellent floor plan inclu...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2319260 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Move-in ready , Freshly painted ,Refinish Hardwoods on 1st level, Elegant Cape Cod features a grand entrance Foyer, updated Kitchen with farm house sink, beautiful trim...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2317168 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Come see this gorgeous brick home! Covered patio features brick fireplace & is wired for your hot tub. Back patio features a waterfall with miniature pond. Inside enjoy ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2325513 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Elegance & Location in this classic Preston cul de sac home. Walk to Preston Corners for your morning coffee! Expansive First Flr Master w/Luxury Bath! Library w/built in...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2319603 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This 1935 Cape Cod exudes charm and character within walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill. With classic built-in bookcases, beautiful stone gas FP, open eat-in kitche...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2311229 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Updated ITB home in one of Raleigh's hot spots - Five Points. Minutes from downtown Raleigh, this home offers two bedrooms and a full bath on main level and a spacious ma...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2327585 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Stunning 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath CapeCod Nestled in Sunset Hills with a Fully Finished Walkout Basement with Inlaw Suite making this home over 3,000 sq ft of living space. Ope...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2320559 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bath corner lot house gives you all the space and comforts of home. 2011 the upstairs was finished off with a large bonus room, bedroom and ba...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2304751 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Custom brick home with 32x50 building. This home has beautiful hardwoods throughout the main living area, Large living room has vaulted ceilings, fireplace with built-ins...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2328775 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
KERR LAKE CAPE w/a sandy beach & private DOCK! Open floor plan from Lakeside Great Room to the Dining & Kitchen. Pull up a stool to the counter to chat with the "Chef". ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2318631 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Grand Manor! 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main floors with bedroom, den and bath in basement. Rear yard has large deck off main living area and master suite. Patio wr...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2319819 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Please check out the Virtual Your Link! Main floor Living on this Wonderful Cape Cod! Super Trim/Millwork and Moldings! Formal Coffered Ceilings, Large Level Lot, Screene...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2304752 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
According to The Durham Planning Department this property is zoned residential multifamily and zoned for a duplex. You can tear down and build a duplex or attacha self-co...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2295112 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully landscaped home located in the country. Circular driveway, fenced back yard. 3BR, 2.5 Bth. Master, 2 other bedrooms, 2 full Bth Up, 1/2 bath down, 1 room down...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2319425 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Restored Cape Cod 1935 Home! One of a Kind Gem! Old charm w/ modern amenities. Covered front porch. Modern European Kitchen with breakfast bar Granite Island. Hardwood fl...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2291076 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautifully maintained END UNIT with PREMIUM lot across from the Clubhouse and POOL in BRIER CREEK Neighborhood! Enjoy an open concept kitchen with granite countertops, ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2316486 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is the ultimate location you've been looking for! Stunning ranch home, custom features inside & out! Split floor plan, large lot with privacy, open family areas, 10...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2329011 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautiful cape cod in close to both downtown & East Durham! Refurbished & renovated kitchen and bathrooms honor the history of this gorgeous 1939 home while providing mod...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2324558 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
What a rare find in Wake County & Fuquay Varina! 3BR/3BA w/bonus AND Flex Rm CapeCod Farmhouse on *1.65 acres*! A wrap around porch-perfect for swinging & sipping coffee...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2329117 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Sweet American Village Cape Cod 3BD/2.5BA + Study. Private & wooded yard with screened porch overlooking fenced-in backyard overlooking an inviting 19x19 stone patio equi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2328851 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Conveniently located by Duke Regional Hospital, you'll fall in love with the fabulous floor plan of this spacious Cape Cod. Two large living areas flank the updated eat-i...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328732 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wow!! Beautiful Cape Cod w/ bright open floor plan on large priv lot! Dramatic 2 story Family rm w/ hrwds, floor to ceiling brick fireplace & fan. Sunny Kitchen w/ hrwds,...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2327477 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Newly renovated home that's less than five minutes from downtown Durham! Great open concept living room and kitchen, with beautiful plank walls throughout the home (selle...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2311995 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Tucked away on 2.64 acres, this home offers an ideal location with tons of options and flexible space. With over 2400 sq ft on the main level, there is an additional 1172...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2320948 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This charming Cape Cod peeks thru your own grove of trees & welcomes you home w/the gentle burbling of nearby brook. Desirable Main level Master Bedrm plus 2 sizable Bedr...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2323903 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THIS IS IT! Custom built, ranch, split bedroom floor plan on just over 1/2 acre, beautiful, flat lot! This home feels like NEW! Meticulously maintained! Newer roof and HV...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2318777 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Check out this gorgeous Cul-de-sac home in the prime Cary location! Nice and open floor plan for entertaining! Spacious kitchen featuring granite countertops, an island, ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2317035 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
All brick home in a gated golf community! Loads of upgrades. 2 story foyer, living room and dining room. Hardwoods on the main level. Ceramic tile in the kitchen and bath...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2301433 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
COMING FOR SALE 7/15/2020! Hard-to-Find Picture-perfect Cape Cod in Valley Run Subdivision. Private heavily wooded backyard with shed for storage and a large deck for ent...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2327917 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
CLOSE OUT OPPORTUNITY!Most popular ranch style home in Gordon Park! The Bristol offers an open concept with beautiful windows throughout for great natural light. Downstai...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2322031 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Sunny Southside! Super location, minutes to Downtown Durham, AT trail 1 block away. Sweet updated 2-story home. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Hardwood floors throughout. Open...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2322417 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
NEW DAY!!!!!Priced Under Tax Value!!! Home Needs Interior Paint & Carpet so Let's Get Busy & Make This Home Yours!!! This Cottage is on aCuldesac Lot in Desirable Cary!!!...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2318336 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Lovely home located in Fair Oaks subdivision. SME school district. This home sits on a large corner lot on a cul de sac. Private back yard with stone patio. Kitchen was j...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2328781 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Love where you live when you live here! Great corner lot, spacious home, & a large 2 car attached garage. Open floor plan between kitchen & great room, split bedroom pla...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2317576 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
KERR LAKE HOME in MERIFIELD ACRES: 3 Bedroom/2.5Bath Cape w/ PRIVATE DOCK (permit # 5083)just a stroll away from the home. A front Porch that Rocks & a spacious Screened ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2308918 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
INVESTORS LOOK!! Rooms currently rented out on month to month at $525.00 per room. Tax records show 4 bedrooms, but rented out as 6 bedrooms. Great return and HVAC new in...
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2307098 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
6 bedroom 3 bath home with master suites on Main and Upper Levels. Totally new upper kitchen / breakfast area with soft-close Shaker cabinets, new Stainless appliances, q...
- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2322448 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
WANT TO LIVE IN A WONDERFUL DURHAM LOCATION JUST STEPS TO WILLOWHAVEN GOLF COURSE? This well-maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home has a brand new roof, LVT flooring up and do...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2325810 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GORGEOUS remodeled cape cod style home! Spacious 5 beds, 2 baths, sunroom, dining room, upstairs loft area, new deck. Granite counters, SS appliances, new HVAC, updated e...
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2323614 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GORGEOUS on Half an Acre with a bright open floor plan and upgrades galore! Features a custom designer kitchen with new shaker cabinets, granite counter tops and stainles...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2324547 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming 4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom brick home in the heart of Mebane. Features large living room that leads into the dining room. Huge kitchen with tons of counter space and l...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328062 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Classic Cape Cod style on cul de sac lot in established Woodgreen neighborhood! This 4 bedroom home boasts hardwood floors in living areas, slate floor in kitchen.Formal ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2328015 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
What a location! Charming cape cod in the heart of Apex. Spacious first floor master. Large separate dining room off roomy kitchen and living area. Secondary bedrooms on ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2328567 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Stunning Low Country Design~ Custom Built in a Beautiful Country Setting on 1.7 Acres NOT in a SUBDIVISION ~Over-Sized 3 Car Wired Detached GARAGE/ Workshop! Rocking Chai...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2313574 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Drive your golf cart for championship golf at Kinderton Country Club, designed by Donald Ross and Dick Wilson. Garage has been converted into an entertainment room 23X17 ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2288392 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wonderful opportunity 2 br. 2 bath. home on almost 1 acre lot! Great location minutes away to RTP and airport. Sold as-is. Inground pool. Large attic storage accessible v...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2297621 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming New England SALTBOX home w/ CEDAR TONGUE & GROOVE SIDING - Metal roof, gutters and gutter guards '17 - 5 BRs, (2 down/3 up), 3 BA, Living Room & Family Rm and ap...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2306062 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Cape Cod style home, 3BR 2BA Close to Duke hospital, Downtown and Hwy 70. Home was just upgraded approx 1 yr ago with new windows, new flooring, new paint, new cabinets, ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2318763 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming Cape Cod With Amazing Fenced Yard Featuring Deck, Patio, And Storage Building. Beautiful Hardwood Floors And Tile Throughout. Kitchen With Solid Surface Counters...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2328569 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
I am a 3/2 bath home with the master down. Kitchen & bathrooms have been updated with custom cabinetry and flooring. There is a media/multipurpose room with french doors ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2323482 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Cape Cod/Ranch Rocking Chair Front Porch with 1st floor Master Excellent location to RTP on almost a full wooded acre lot! Hardwood floors, fireplace in living room, 3rd ...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2323249 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great Opportunity for investor or sweat equity purchase. Large 1 acre plus lot, with 3 brs 2 baths, Formal dining room , family room with fireplace and recreation room. ...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2327094 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
INVESTOR ALERT!!! Great Potential for Renovation / Tear Down / Addition! Plans for a Duplex have been submitted to Permitting. Each new home could sell in access of $3...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2289319 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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