When the historic city of Durham, NC was incorporated in April of 1869, it was a mere railroad stop serving fewer than 100 people, yet already overflowing with traditional Southern charm. Tobacco and textiles shaped its economic destiny in the early years. However, modern Durham, known as the "City of Medicine," is characterized today by its diversity that includes innovative businesses, acclaimed culture, outstanding recreational opportunities and exceptional homes and real estate.
Downtown Durham is a progressive center of commerce, government, finance, arts and entertainment. Residents have easy access to numerous fine restaurants, financial institutions, art galleries, the Bulls Athletic Park, the Carolina Theatre and others. All this activity is less than 20 minutes from Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Duke University and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill as well as Interstates 40 and 85.
Durham school systems offer many educational opportunities for parents. There are magnet and charter schools, as well as year-round and traditional calendar schools. The Durham Public School System is striving to create even more Schools of Choice by opening up new schools focusing on the medical professions with an alignment with Duke University Medical Center and the Veterans Hospital as well as a high school that will provide students with a two-year associates degree upon graduation, in addition to the High School Diploma from NC Central University. Many more educational opportunities are available within the city.
The Durham real estate market is comprised of stately homes for sale with well-groomed landscapes and panoramic views. Choose from charming, older colonial homes for sale, single family detached homes, to newly built contemporary houses for sale available in all price ranges.
There are a limited number of Durham real estate listings available in the low $100,000s, but typical first-time home buyers in the Durham County area make purchases around the $130,000s. Most single-family homes for sale are 3-bedroom, but there are also 2-bedroom townhomes available. Custom-built properties or those that are located on a working horse farm are also available starting at around $1 million and higher.
Condominiums and townhouses in Durham start at $100,000 and reach up to the $600,000s and more, for exquisite, single-story models with community golf and other recreational amenities. Durham area homes for sale located in Treyburn, Duke Forest, Croadsaile Farms, Hope Valley, and Colvard Farms reach into the million-dollar range and feature multi-stories as well as custom amenities. Land lots are also available for custom homes development.
Average Prices of 3 Bed Homes
-- Sep 3rd, 2010 --
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1 Year Ago
$250,000
6 Months Ago
$226,000
1 Month Ago
$199,000
Today
$201,000
"Susan Crawford Your Local Real Estate Expert Specializing in Durham, North Carolina"
Susan Crawford
Triangle Home Crew Realty PO Box 1268
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Susan today at 919-491-4663 (HOME) or email Susan@RTPHomeFinder.com.
Susan Crawford: Whether you are selling your fourth home or buying your first, Susan will help you find success in the Durham real estate market. As a seasoned local of Raleigh-Durham with several years of Durham County real estate expertise, her familiarity with Research Triangle Park, consisting of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill, has earned her the title of the "RTP Home Finder."
Having relocated to the area once herself, Susan feels she has more to offer than just real estate related information. "I want to be a general source for information in the Triangle," she says. Susan knows that relocating isn't just about finding the right place to live, but also understanding and addressing concerns of adapting to an unfamiliar area. Her knowledge of both real estate and the local market are unparalleled. She is also extremely qualified, as she holds her e-Pro, Certified Home Marketing Specialist and Accredited Buyer Representative designations, in addition to her broker's license and three relocation designations through Cendant Mobility.
Susan focuses on educating her home buyers and sellers throughout the entire process. She has assembled a step-by-step guidebook to help real estate buyers understand the home buying process. Susan takes pride in following the Golden Rule in both her personal and professional lives. She makes sure that her business maintains the strictest ethics. "I want to be the REALTOR my clients come back to over and over," Susan explains. "I also want my clients to be comfortable referring their closest friends and family to me." She works very hard to ensure that all of her clients have a wonderful buying or selling experience.
When she is not assisting her clients, Susan enjoys traveling, dancing, the culinary arts, going to movies with her daughter and spending time with her family.
Susan has the agent experience and dedication to help you obtain the very best in real estate.
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