Durham, NC is a mid-size city (about 260,000) with a whole host of big-city amenities and small-town friendliness. Part of the Triangle area (along with Raleigh and Chapel Hill), Durham is consistently highly ranked on lists for the best small town, best town for millennials, livability, top high-tech metro, best place to start a career - and great food!
Its proximity to Research Triangle Park (RTP) makes Durham a great place to live for some of those 50,000+ employees. At the same time, Durham has also been called the Silicon Valley of the South for its high-tech start-ups and other entrepreneurial opportunities. Duke Health is a world-class academic and health care system, integrating a medical school, hospitals and clinics, and health and research programs.
Duke University is rated one of the top colleges in the country and Durham is proud to field a AAA baseball team, the Durham Bulls. The Durham Performing Arts Center, the largest performing arts center in North Carolina, regularly features Broadway touring shows and other live entertainment.
The food scene in Durham is in a class of its own, named the "South’s Tastiest Town" by Southern Living and dubbed “America’s Foodiest Small Town” by Bon Appetit. A worldwide array of cuisines is represented in Durham’s restaurant scene and these international offerings fit right in with traditional southern fare.
Want all this plus a lot over one acre? It can be done in Durham! Whether you want a lot of space for kids to play, the possibility of adding a pool, or just the privacy of not being near your neighbors, you can find these properties in Durham.
Durham is home to new neighborhoods as well as well-established traditional ones. As you might expect, the neighborhoods closest to the downtown area are densely populated; most of the larger lots are located outside the city center.
They are also not centrally located in one big neighborhood. What we’ve highlighted below are the areas where there are more 1+ acre lots as well as provide you with a list of some specific neighborhoods to check out.
Croasdaile Farm has a good inventory of lots over 1 acre. It is a great community that feels removed from the city but seeing the skyline of Durham from the neighborhood reminds you that you’re not too far from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Pleasant Green Woods is northwest of downtown and north of I-85. Prices range between $530k to around $700k for homes from 2,800 sq. ft. to over 4,600 sq. ft.
Willowhaven is a beautiful community of winding roads with creeks and lakes, about 25 minutes from RTP. It has a good mix of traditional and mid-century homes with square footage from 1,800 to over 5,000.
The neighborhoods below all have some homes on greater than one acre, although more homes are less than one acre. But there are some very nice lots and houses in these communities.
Duke Forest is an established neighborhood, near Duke’s West Campus. Most of its large, wooded lots with mature trees are between ½ acre and ⅔ acre, but very nice properties.
Forest Hills is southwest of downtown and NC Highway 147 (Durham Expressway) is Forest Hills, a historic neighborhood developed in the 1920s. Located about 30 minutes from either downtown Raleigh or Chapel Hill (and only about 5 minutes to downtown Durham), Forest Hills homes on the larger lots start in the high $600s and can easily be priced above $1 million.
Hope Valley, often referred to as “Old Hope Valley,” extends from Old Chapel Hill Road south between Hope Valley and Garrett roads. This is a mature neighborhood with houses from the 1920s to 1960s, built along tree-covered streets. There are some houses on larger lots in this neighborhood under $500k, but more range from $700k to 1.5 million.
Treyburn is a far North Durham community is a large community of single-family homes, nestled in about 5,300 acres. A relatively new development (1990s), Treyburn has a rural feel to it for those looking for a quiet and serene setting. Treyburn also has a host of recreational amenities including a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, and pool. Homes range in price from the $300,000s to over $1.5 million.
Northwest of City Center, North of I-85: This area, out towards the Eno River State Park, has some properties in the $300k area, and a few in the $500k range. Most of the larger lots in this area also have large homes with 5-7 bedrooms, so pricing starts around $750k and can reach above $1.5 million. Neighborhoods to look at include Huckleberry Heights, Country Club Heights, and Eno Commons, as well as houses on either side of Pleasant Green Road.
Other smaller neighborhoods with a good selection of large lots over one acre can be found throughout the area.
See below for the most recent homes for sale in Durham on lots over 1 acre! These listings are updated every 15 minutes. Please contact us with any questions!
Second floor unit 200- E is 924 Square feet. Large multi-use room with new carpet, new paint, new LED lighting. 12 x 11 office and private rest room. Unit is all electric...
For Lease. $1419 month. First floor office unit currently with two private offices. Newer paint, flooring, ceiling tiles and LED lighting. Updated lavatory too. Three-ye...
Land is a great investmnt & this lot is no exception. With an acre & half, this property offers a peaceful environment with privacy, yet is close to town w/ a shopping c...
Dekalb Office Condominiums. Great location just 15 minutes from RDU and close to RTP, downtown Durham, I-40 and all points in the Triangle. This location is good luck! It...
Beautiful, wooded lot in quiet North Durham County neighborhood with 1.91 acres that back to Little River Preserve land, with miles of walking trails. Great location. Th...
Bring your own builder! Partially cleared 1.38 acre level building lot. No covenant restrictions. Prior septic perc for 4 bedroom (expired 2018). Documents on file. Excel...
Excellent opportunity, motivated seller, listed below price to sell. Located in an area of rapid growth and desirability. Located a short distance from a large urban deve...
Dekalb Office Condominiums. Great location just 15 minutes from RDU and closeto RTP, downtown Durham, I-40 and all points in the Triangle. This location is goodluck! It's...
Dekalb Office Condominiums. Great location just 15 minutes from RDU and closeto RTP, downtown Durham, I-40 and all points in the Triangle. This location is goodluck! It's...
1.13 acres near shopping and schools are served by city water and sewer—fantastic opportunities to build a home or develop.
1.18 acres near shopping and schools. Lot is served by city water and sewer-fantastic opportunity to build a home or develop,
Beautiful, sloping property. +/- 2.83 Acres per 2021 Survey. Has a mix of pine & deciduous trees. Homesite could be set high above HWY 98/Wake Forest Highway, with possib...
Dekalb Office Condominiums. Great location just 15 minutes from RDU and close to RTP, downtown Durham, I-40 and all points in the Triangle. This location is good luck! It...
Beautiful cul-de-sac 1.82 acre estate lot located in prestigious Treyburn Pointe. Extremely private, with gracious mature hardwoods. No time limit to build. So whether...
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Commercial Land with no structure.Stream at bottom of lot may be in a flood zone. Lot appears to have access to natural gas; water and sewer are accessible nearby.
Fantastic Corner Lot Opportunity consisting of 1.8 Acres at busy intersection of Coley and Kemp Rd. in high growth area of Durham County near the Wake County line. This ...
Fantastic Corner Lot Opportunity consisting of 1.8 Acres at busy intersection of Coley and Kemp Rd. in high growth area of Durham County near the Wake County line. This p...
This is a ''TO BE BUILT ON YOUR LOT'' HOME, requires the buyer to obtain a construction loan. The price listed includes the vacant lot list price. Estimated price for lot...
Large 1.107 acre parcel running the full left side of Murphy Street. City of Durham would love to see a medium to high density project built here.
3 Acres in the city with NO HOA!!! City Water & Sewer. Use your imagination and update, remodel, add a garage, add a huge workshop or a garden! Pool??? Second floor has a...
Fantastic opportunity to build the beautiful Badin Model or home of your choice. TO BE BUILT on over 1 acre of gorgeousness convenient to shopping, schools and activities...
This is a fantastic opportunity to build this spacious ranch-style home with an optional finished 2nd-floor bonus room. TO BE BUILT on this over 1-acre beauty convenient ...
Wonderful opportunity for development! Great location just minutes to hospitals, downtown, shopping and highways. A lot of growth in this area. Almost 6 acres zoned for v...
7+ Acres at Falls Lake in a private retreat setting! 1900+ sqft brick ranch with a 2 car carport. Wired shop with a 'lean to' for additional equipment storage. Wired gard...
Establish your business in the RTP area and have accessibility to the Greater Triangle Area. Convenient to 54, 55, 40, 540 and 70. This location is perfect for trades loo...
Build your dream home on beautiful N. Durham lot! Over 4 acres of hardwoods and peaceful nature. The builiding specs, size, floorplan, finishes, are from the Frank Bet...
8.62 acre residential parcel located on a quiet dead-end road in the heart of Durham NC. Shared pond with adjacent family members with deed restriction. Valley Spring P...
Over 55 active community! An awesome like new RANCH home situated on a great corner lot and wonderful all one floor living spaces. Spacious upgraded kitchen package with...
Nestled back on 1.7 acres on a cut de sac lot, this 3 BR, 3 full bath will make you never want to leave home! This quaint beauty offers a spacious family room with amazin...
1.74 acres of prime land minutes from Southpoint. Being sold with 4817 Fayetteville. Currently zone R-20 which allows for up to 3 homes to be built with over half acre lo...
This 8 acre parcel is almost at the Durham city limits making it a prime location to develop or build your own home. This is a partially wooded lot with road frontage. Pl...
Take advantage of this custom build opportunity. Proposed home will be situated on a 2.8 acre lot with an engineer sealed set of building plans ready to go. First floor...
Great Orange County Location just minutes to Eno River State Park! Enjoy almost 16 acres of cleared and wooded fenced areas where you can have your horses, cows, sheep an...
This 1.4 +/- acre tract is ideally located 3.5 from Southpoint Mall, 3 miles from Downtown Durham and 2.5 from RTP with easy access to I40, UNC, NCCU and DUKE. Current zo...
Exclusive, Outstanding Land Purchase available in highly sought after South Durham location; Apprx 1.358 conveniently situated near several established subdivisions and u...
Excellent opportunity to build a custom home on more than 9 acres surrounded by Corp of Engineer property in the coveted Hills of Rosemont neighborhood. This excellent ho...
Outstanding home in desirable Durham location. Beautifully constructed and loads of character with heavy trim and accents. 6 car garage. 2 attached and 4 detached that in...
Enjoy serene lake views from a meticulously landscaped and mature private lot only minutes from downtown Durham. This stunning home has been renovated and recently update...
Prime opportunity: Site plan approval for an exclusive enclave of 11 single-family homes. Ideal for swift progression to your custom construction plans, all while you can...
313, 314, & 392 Bobs Court- This nearly 10 acre parcel is located at the end of Bobs Court and just off N Roxboro Road/ 501. The site is within Durham ETJ and zoned RS-20...
LOCATED JUST 10 MINUTES FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY & DUKE HOSPITAL! This well-appointed home on a 1.99 acre wooded lot boasts ample curb-appeal and offers a private country fee...
Explore the endless possibilities on this enchanting wooded lot for sale, boasting a prime location that seamlessly merges tranquility with convenience. Nestled behind of...
Welcome to luxury living on Treyburn Golf Course! This exquisite executive home is nestled on the pristine grounds of Treyburn Country Club featuring a Tom Fazio designed...
Incredible opportunity sitting on 45 acres in desirable Durham, NC! Perfectly located and ready for future development w/ new construction home prices averaging 599k+ in ...
If there ever was a timeless classic, this is it! Built in 1950, the L. W. Wyche Horton house sits elegantly tucked away on over one acre of gentlyrolling land in beautif...
BIG COUNTRY LIVING! 4BR/2.5BA Custom Craftsman Style Home on 11.33 Acres. Wrap Around Rocking Chair Front Porch Overlooks Your Own Private Pond! Resident Ducks Love t...
COMPLETELY RENOVATED & UPGRADED RANCH STYLE SITUATED ON NEARLY 5 ACRES JUST FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM GLENWOOD & BRIER CREEK PARKWAY. CURRENT OWNERS MAKING $300 TO $600 PER NI...
Don't miss the opportunity to custom build on a large, wooded, private 2.89 acre lot in the Willowhaven area of Northern Durham. This gorgeous modern farmhouse will be c...
Development potential. Over 8.5 acres with pond in Durham. Property includes 1950’s 3 bed 2 bath ranch. Kitchen with breakfast area flowing into Dining Room. Large Family...
Great opportunity for 10 lots zoned commercial in Durham. 7 continuous lots on south side and 3 continuous lots in south side.'' Being sold together as package and lots o...
This property is ideally located with rare large acreage of more than 44 acres and exceptional potential. Located just 12 minutes to downtown Durham, minutes from I85 and...
Prime commercial site in desirable Southeast Durham one mile west of Brier Creek providing high visibility and accessibility along heavily trafficked TW Alexander Drive. ...
Prime commercial site in desirable Southeast Durham one mile west of Brier Creek providing high visibility and accessibility along heavily trafficked TW Alexander Drive. ...
Experience luxurious living in this custom executive home located in the prestigious HVCC community, set on 1.18 acres with stunning panoramic views overlooking the histo...
Seller will pay $75,000 renovation/repair credit with acceptable offer. Situated on over 4.5 acres in Durham's prestigious Hills of Rosemont, this stunning Mediterranean-...
Prime residential vacant assemblage of land parcels in Northeast Durham. Easy access from I-885 N / 15 N in Durham. Currently zoned RR Suburban Tier; Future Mixed Reside...
Two tracts totaling 40.637 Acres to be sold together with over 1,450' of Road Frontage in a popular growing northern Durham location! Ideal investment property with power...
Tucked inside over 3 acres resplendent with magnolias and cherry blossoms, lies a home where craftsmanship, quality and execution come together to create the ideal balanc...
Great opportunity for commercial development along S. Miami Blvd. There are some Improvements on some these parcels. There are 4 separate parcels, 1404, 1410, 1412, 1418 ...
Introducing an extraordinary opportunity to own an ultra-luxury home in a highly coveted, fully fenced, and gated community. Nestled in 5+ acres, this magnificent estate ...
Unquestionably one of the finest estates in all of NC, this exquisite property, with its nearly 11,000 sq. ft. home resting on over seven acres of beautiful grounds, is i...
Surrounded by Duke Forest, this almost 13 acre treasure offers quiet privacy only minutes from Duke, DT Durham or Chapel Hill. Truly a work of art, the primary residence ...
This is truly 'Gold Dirt,' a developer's dream or a sterling investment for the future. Five bedroom home on 27 sprawling acres, 5 minutes from the new Apple Campus, adja...
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF DURHAM'S HISTORIC HAYTI DISTRICT. LOCATED JUST OFF OF THE DURHAM FRWY(HWY 147), THIS PROPERTY SITS AT ...
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