Original content by Carl Johnson
The next stop on our Durham Neighborhood series is Central Durham. This subset boasts original historic architecture in various styles, tree lined streets, and one of the oldest neighborhoods in Durham. Central Durham is the heart of Durham’s vibrant culture and rich history. With Duke University right around the corner, you can find the liveliness of a college town mixed with the bustling energy of local businesses and eateries. Some of the top places to visit that are located in central Durham include the Durham Farmer’s Market, the American Tobacco Campus, Durham Performing Art Center, American Tobacco Trail, Old Durham Bulls Ballpark, and more!
If you are interested in moving to the Central Durham area, here are some neighborhoods to choose from:
Northgate Park
Northgate Park was mostly built in the 1940s and 1950s and is conveniently located between Duke Street and Roxboro Road, north of I-85. The Museum of Life and Science and Ellerbe Creek Trail are located within the neighborhood boundaries and Durham Central Park is only 1.6 miles away. The beautiful and eclectic neighborhood offers a peaceful environment nestled right outside of downtown Durham.
Trinity Park
Located between downtown Durham and Duke’s East Campus, Trinity Park is 40 blocks of historic homes and buildings. As one of the oldest central neighborhoods in Durham, the Trinity Park community reflects the “rapid growth and accomplishments of early 20th-century Durham.” The neighborhood park is home to concerts, festivals, and activities and is a popular community space for residents.
Duke Park
Duke Park is located between N. Duke Street and Avondale Drive and is another one of Durham’s oldest neighborhoods. In the quiet residential area, you can find a unique mix of architectural styles, ranging from Bungalow and Late Victorian to Late 19th and 20th Century Revival Homes. The park is a perfect space for children and adults of all ages and is the venue for an annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic, the Beaver Queen Pageant, and a Night of Lights.
Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham is a welcoming, and vibrant community where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive. It is the heart of Bull City and home to dozens of local restaurants, bars, and shops. There are a variety of unique living spaces downtown, including lofts with spectacular views and apartments just steps away from the excitement and energy of the diverse community.
Forest Hills
The Forest Hills neighborhood is a national historic district that has houses and buildings that date back to the 1920s and 1950s. Within the community, you can find Forest Hills Park that has a pool and tennis courts for residents to enjoy, and along the eastern side of the neighborhood is the American Tobacco Trail, a 23-mile running and walking trail that was converted from a retired railroad.
Morehead Hill
Located just south of downtown Durham, Morehead Hill is considered by many historians to be North Carolina’s first suburb. It was founded when Durham’s electric trolley system connected it with downtown in the early 1900s. Within this historic area, you can find a community garden at Orchard Park where residents of the neighborhood can subscribe for a plot. A majority of the housing in Morehead Hill is single-family homes and multi-family rental properties, however many of the large historic homes were converted into apartments and businesses.
Old North Durham
Old North Durham is where Carl lived for 17 ½ years and is another historic neighborhood that is populated with architectural gems that range from bungalows to craftsman styles. Carl was the beautification chair of the neighborhood association and had the existing neighborhood signs designed and installed in the mid 1990’s. The neighborhood park is home to the Strawberry Festival, Durham’s annual event that brings the community together with a 5k run, live music, art, and good eats. The park also features a playground and Fullsteam Brewery, offering the perfect environment for children and adults to both enjoy.
Old East Durham
Located only a few blocks east of downtown Durham, East Durham is an ideally located neighborhood with an excellent mix of quality, some of the more affordable historic homes in the downtown area. After years of becoming a poorly maintained neighborhood with falling property values, the neighborhood is back on its feet and is a great place to live. Preservation North Carolina and Preservation Durham started Project RED (Revitalize East Durham), “a collaborative effort to rebuild a safe, attractive, economically sustainable neighborhood that is both racially and economically diverse.”
Cleveland-Holloway
Originally known as the Dillard Street neighborhood, Cleveland-Holloway boasts many late nineteenth century homes and has been called the “greatest concentration of Durham's finest and most architecturally distinct homes of their day.” Originally settled by a mix of workers, including some of Durham's most successful professionals, the houses range from majestic Victorians to efficient bungalows from the 1930s. Originally listed on the National Historic Register in 1985, the community has worked hard to preserve the historic nature of these homes and continues to advocate to expand the district boundaries.
In addition to the eight neighborhoods, you may also want to look at the Warehouse District, Long Meadow, and Eastway Village.
Carl would be honored to assist you with buying or selling your Durham home.
Contact Carl at (919) 880-0904 with any questions.
To learn more about the Durham area, click here.
To see an overview of North Durham neighborhoods, click here.
The next stop on our Durham Neighborhood series is Central Durham. This subset boasts original historic architecture in various styles, tree lined streets, and one of the oldest neighborhoods in Durham. Central Durham is the heart of Durham’s vibrant culture and rich history. With Duke University right around the corner, you can find the liveliness of a college town mixed with the bustling energy of local businesses and eateries. Some of the top places to visit that are located in central Durham include the Durham Farmer’s Market, the American Tobacco Campus, Durham Performing Art Center, American Tobacco Trail, Old Durham Bulls Ballpark, and more!
If you are interested in moving to the Central Durham area, here are some neighborhoods to choose from:
Northgate Park
Northgate Park was mostly built in the 1940s and 1950s and is conveniently located between Duke Street and Roxboro Road, north of I-85. The Museum of Life and Science and Ellerbe Creek Trail are located within the neighborhood boundaries and Durham Central Park is only 1.6 miles away. The beautiful and eclectic neighborhood offers a peaceful environment nestled right outside of downtown Durham.
Trinity Park
Located between downtown Durham and Duke’s East Campus, Trinity Park is 40 blocks of historic homes and buildings. As one of the oldest central neighborhoods in Durham, the Trinity Park community reflects the “rapid growth and accomplishments of early 20th-century Durham.” The neighborhood park is home to concerts, festivals, and activities and is a popular community space for residents.
Duke Park
Duke Park is located between N. Duke Street and Avondale Drive and is another one of Durham’s oldest neighborhoods. In the quiet residential area, you can find a unique mix of architectural styles, ranging from Bungalow and Late Victorian to Late 19th and 20th Century Revival Homes. The park is a perfect space for children and adults of all ages and is the venue for an annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic, the Beaver Queen Pageant, and a Night of Lights.
Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham is a welcoming, and vibrant community where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive. It is the heart of Bull City and home to dozens of local restaurants, bars, and shops. There are a variety of unique living spaces downtown, including lofts with spectacular views and apartments just steps away from the excitement and energy of the diverse community.
Forest Hills
The Forest Hills neighborhood is a national historic district that has houses and buildings that date back to the 1920s and 1950s. Within the community, you can find Forest Hills Park that has a pool and tennis courts for residents to enjoy, and along the eastern side of the neighborhood is the American Tobacco Trail, a 23-mile running and walking trail that was converted from a retired railroad.
Morehead Hill
Located just south of downtown Durham, Morehead Hill is considered by many historians to be North Carolina’s first suburb. It was founded when Durham’s electric trolley system connected it with downtown in the early 1900s. Within this historic area, you can find a community garden at Orchard Park where residents of the neighborhood can subscribe for a plot. A majority of the housing in Morehead Hill is single-family homes and multi-family rental properties, however many of the large historic homes were converted into apartments and businesses.
Old North Durham
Old North Durham is where Carl lived for 17 ½ years and is another historic neighborhood that is populated with architectural gems that range from bungalows to craftsman styles. Carl was the beautification chair of the neighborhood association and had the existing neighborhood signs designed and installed in the mid 1990’s. The neighborhood park is home to the Strawberry Festival, Durham’s annual event that brings the community together with a 5k run, live music, art, and good eats. The park also features a playground and Fullsteam Brewery, offering the perfect environment for children and adults to both enjoy.
Old East Durham
Located only a few blocks east of downtown Durham, East Durham is an ideally located neighborhood with an excellent mix of quality, some of the more affordable historic homes in the downtown area. After years of becoming a poorly maintained neighborhood with falling property values, the neighborhood is back on its feet and is a great place to live. Preservation North Carolina and Preservation Durham started Project RED (Revitalize East Durham), “a collaborative effort to rebuild a safe, attractive, economically sustainable neighborhood that is both racially and economically diverse.”
Cleveland-Holloway
Originally known as the Dillard Street neighborhood, Cleveland-Holloway boasts many late nineteenth century homes and has been called the “greatest concentration of Durham's finest and most architecturally distinct homes of their day.” Originally settled by a mix of workers, including some of Durham's most successful professionals, the houses range from majestic Victorians to efficient bungalows from the 1930s. Originally listed on the National Historic Register in 1985, the community has worked hard to preserve the historic nature of these homes and continues to advocate to expand the district boundaries.
In addition to the eight neighborhoods, you may also want to look at the Warehouse District, Long Meadow, and Eastway Village.
Carl would be honored to assist you with buying or selling your Durham home.
Contact Carl at (919) 880-0904 with any questions.
To learn more about the Durham area, click here.
To see an overview of North Durham neighborhoods, click here.