Durham Real Estate
Durham has reinvented its old tobacco-warehouse downtown into a dining and startup hub, anchored by Duke University and Research Triangle Park.
Durham market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Durham, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Durham
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Recently sold in Durham
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Durham
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Durham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 820
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Durham Public Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Durham's center to Downtown Raleigh.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Durham, from Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Cities near Durham
Durham real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Durham right now?+
There are currently 1,686 active listings in Durham, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Durham?+
The median list price for active listings in Durham is $375,000. Homes are spending an average of 110 days on market.
Is Durham's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Durham have fallen 3.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Durham?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Durham are Not in a Subdivision, Sweetbrier, Avalon Place.
What schools serve Durham?+
The closest public schools to Durham's center are Pearsontown Elementary, Neal Middle, City of Medicine Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Durham walkable?+
Durham's center has a walkability score of 80 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Durham?+
The typical drive from Durham's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 30 minutes (23.3 miles).