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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
Let all the tension from life melt away as you sit on your custom, private dock, overlooking your deepwater cove on Hyco Lake. Enjoy life again as you, your friends, and...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2369801 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Fabulous & featured filled Parade Home design! Modern, open floor plan w/flowing, rich hardwoods & tremendous built-in character! Grand family room flows to gourmet kitch...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2375911 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
ONLINE-ONLY AUCTION April 1-20. List price is a placeholder only - suggested starting bid is $500,000! Inspection & due diligence period is March 27-April 19. Renovated C...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2372960 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wind around and up the road to a beautiful quiet area on the lake. It feels like you are driving into the mountains to a waterfront home that looks out to trees and large...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2346420 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Million dollar VIEW! Gorgeous GOLF COURSE custom home on close to 1 ACRE in sought after Sunset Ridge. Relax amongst mature trees on expansive deck, lg screen porch, or H...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376078 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautiful home in Manchester! 1.25 acre wooded FLAT lot with irrigation and landscaping. Huge deck overlooks back yard and fire pit. Perfect for relaxing. Main floor mast...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376786 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
ONE OWNER IMMACULATE CUSTOM BUILT CAPE COD! VIEWS OF THE 16th HOLE ARE SEEN FROM EVERY ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR! THE SUNROOM IS NEAR THE GORGEOUS SPRAWLING KITCHEN WITH CO...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2377499 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 5 acre farm with large farmhouse overlooking sizeable pond with three car garage.
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2361013 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
INCREDIBLE location - close to everything! Short drive to North Hills/Mid-town & Crabtree. Spacious, wonderful floorplan w/4 bedrooms 3 full and 1 half baths! Spacious fa...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376955 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
This can be your Dream Home, it check off everything a buyer(s)could want and need with their next home. 5 bedrooms 4.5 bathes, water view from the deck or screen in pati...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2377723 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
An excellent home located on a beautiful 2-acre lot. Serene country-side living with lots of space. No HOA. Excellent for outdoor activities, gardening, projects. Feature...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377065 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Looking for a well loved family home? This custom built home has lots of space for family living inside and out. The gourmet kitchen has freshly updated cabinets. The ...
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2376892 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Best is yet to come for you when you own a WATERFRONT Home in the heart of Clarksville On The Lake! This 3/4 Bedroom 4 Bath BRICK Home has been updated to sparkle! Yo...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2370054 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
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
Gorgeous Meriwether C plan on corner lot w elegant front porch! Gas FP in Fam Rm, Covered Rear Porch & Open Loft upstairs! This 3 bdr, 2.5 ba home sits next to common ar...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376440 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful home has 1st floor master with luxurious bath, separate garden tub/shower. Galley style kitchen with new granite counter tops. Breakfast nook and formal dinin...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377654 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Immaculate Home in Nash County! Newer Roof (2019)and HVAC (Up 2019) Great Floor Plan, The Greatroom is open to the Large Kitchen with Solid Surface Countertops,Breakfast ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2340768 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome Home! This Adorable 3 bedroom Cape in desirable Wakefield neighborhood on Cul-de-sac won't last long.The home has been beautifully maintained. 1st floor owners su...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377508 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
-Adorable home, fantastic neighborhood. Imagine sipping coffee on your screened porch, with nothing but the birds and the breeze, looking over your peaceful backyard. -...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377368 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Consider this 1920's Cape Cod Cottage. It offers a panoply of living arrangement options. Interior & Exterior stairwells -> multi-generational or house hack alternatives....
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2372709 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME ON QUIET WOODED CUL-DE-SAC. SELLER WILL ENTERTAIN SIGHT UNSEEN OFFERS. Showings to begin 04/22. Listing agent related to seller.
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377270 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Well maintained Cape Cod nestled on a cul-de-sac lot.This adorable bungalow boasts laminate flooring throughout most of the 1st floor.The main lvl owners' suite is bathed...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377041 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
COMING SOON!!! Charming 3br/2ba home located in the center of Sanford. This home is situated on almost an acre of land and has tons of upgrades! First floor master, brand...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376284 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
COMING SOON in Clayton NC!!! Charming 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Ranch on Almost One Acre! 3-Car Detached Garage and Workshop! Large Fenced Flat Back Yard with Spacious Deck, a...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377729 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Zoned Commercial but Grand-Fathered Residential In Great Princeton School District!! Great Location On Highway 70 with Lots of Road Frontage! OVER 2300 SF 4BR/2Ba*Updated...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2374875 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wonderful home situated close to community pool. HOA dues are ONLY $55/month. Great neighborhood close to bus stops, beltline, many restaurants, and just a quick trip ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377160 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
***COMING SOON*** GORGEOUS 3 bedrooms - PLUS BONUS ROOM w/closet (currently being used as 4th bedroom), 2 1/2 baths, upstairs laundry, Primary Bedroom FEATURES TRAY ceili...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376251 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
The charm & peacefulness of this property will win you over! New flooring & fresh paint are in all 4 bedrooms & upgraded 2 bathrooms. With 4 acres and a 2-story barn/stor...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377239 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Must see New England Saltbox home located in the heart of Roxboro on app .88 of a acre. The exterior is Cedar Tongue & Groove that was recently waterproofed 2018, New Met...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2373875 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Charming Cape Cod in Northen Durham with 4 generous sized bedrooms and 2baths. New flooring, foundation work and a fresh coat of paint! Energy saving solar panels install...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2374223 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great 3BR/2BA home on huge partially treed .81 acre lot. Vaulted ceiling in Living Room. Next to Hearthfield Lakes Subdivision, no HOA dues and no city taxes. Detached...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377438 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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