Not In A Subdivision Homes with Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Not In A Subdivision Homes with Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School

Welcome to a hidden gem in Durham, North Carolina—an area that truly embodies the charm of suburban living without the constraints of a traditional subdivision. Nestled within the vibrant city of Durham, this unique locale offers the perfect blend of privacy and community spirit, making it an ideal place for families, professionals, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

Here, you’ll find homes that exude character and warmth, each with its own story to tell. The properties in this area are not confined by the typical subdivision layout, allowing for more spacious lots and a variety of architectural styles that reflect the individuality of their owners. This freedom fosters a sense of community, where neighbors know each other and take pride in their surroundings.

One of the standout features of this area is its proximity to Lakewood Montessori Middle School, a highly regarded institution known for its innovative approach to education. Families will appreciate the convenience of having quality schooling just a stone's throw away, ensuring that your children receive an exceptional education while being part of a nurturing community.

Durham itself is a vibrant city, rich in culture, dining, and outdoor activities. With an array of parks, shops, and local eateries nearby, there’s always something to explore. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood or engaging in the lively local scene, you’ll find that living here offers a unique blend of tranquility and accessibility.

Discover the freedom and charm of homes not in a subdivision—your perfect Durham oasis awaits!

Newest Not In A Subdivision Homes with Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School

1027 Cornell St, Durham
$100,000
10199487 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Vacant lot available for sale separately or as a package with 1025 Cornell Street, MLS# 10152484. Multiple build options by right under current city code as a standalone lot or to recombine with 1025. See survey and riperian buffer documents.

1027 Cornell St, Durham
2514 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham
$329,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 10199458 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this delightful cottage on a corner lot in Durham's popular Lakewood neighborhood! Featuring a terrific floor plan, gorgeous hardwood floors, and charming moldings, this home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Enjoy morning coffee or evening relaxation on the spacious front porch, surrounded by a landscaped front yard. The large, fenced-in back yard offers plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The back yard includes a storage building/workshop, equipped with electricity and offering ample room for tools, equipment, hobbies and projects, and additional storage needs. Recent updates include a brand-new roof and exterior paint, plus a new hot water heater and washer/dryer in 2024. The location is unbeatable-enjoy easy access to Duke University, approximately one mile away, and Downtown Durham, about two miles away, with its vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment. Just a block from Lakewood Elementary and also close to Lakewood's neighborhood restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences.

2514 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham
2548 Ferrell Rd, Durham
$1,200,000
3 Baths ⋅ 10198533 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Three parcels are being sold together for development, totaling 8.84 acres, located at 2610 Ferrell Rd. Two of the parcels currently include existing homes that are being sold as-is with no value; the value is in the land. This property presents a strong development opportunity with a new neighborhood currently under construction directly behind the parcels, supporting future growth and demand. Excellent location with convenient access to I-85 and just minutes from downtown Durham, shopping, dining, and major employers. Ideal for developers or investors seeking infill or expansion opportunities in a growing area. Buyer to verify zoning, utilities, and development potential. Back on the market through no fault of the sellers.

2548 Ferrell Rd, Durham
1516 Pinecrest Rd, Durham
$2,300,000
10197149 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most storied neighborhoods. This 1.65-acre homesite is the last remaining buildable lot of an acre or more in historic Duke Forest, offering quiet and privacy just minutes from everything. Set well back from the street among mature hardwoods, the property feels like a natural retreat. Much of the groundwork is already done: a circular driveway, utilities, and a cleared building site are in place, giving your future home a gracious arrival and saving you considerable time and expense. From your back door, a walk through your own woods leads to the Al Buehler Trail, the beloved path that winds around the historic Washington Duke Golf Course. Enjoy a morning run, an evening stroll, or a walk to Duke games, with Duke University right next door. Everything else is close at hand too: approximately 9 minutes to Downtown Durham and I-85, 14 minutes to I-40, 17 minutes to RTP, and 20 minutes to RDU International Airport. Peaceful woods, trail access, and a historic setting beside Duke make this one of a kind. Bring your builder and your vision, and design your once-in-a-lifetime home.

1516 Pinecrest Rd, Durham
1121 Jackson St, Durham
$205,000
10195457 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunity to build in one of Durham's most vibrant and walkable urban corridors. This vacant parcel at 1121 Jackson Street offers exceptional potential for your custom vision right in the heart of the city. Enjoy effortless walkability to neighborhood staples like Isaac's Bagels and the Durham Co-op Market, with the dining, entertainment, and energy of Downtown Durham just around the corner. A prime infill lot ready for its next chapter in an unbeatable location.

1121 Jackson St, Durham
1712 Bivins St, Durham
$549,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10194996 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Calling all Investors OR Live upstairs on one level and rent out downstairs also on one level ( or vice versa) Popular "Lakewood Neighborhood" 1950's brick ranch with a newer finished lower level. Upstairs offers freshly painted: living room, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms & bath. Features: hardwood floors, big fully operable windows (replaced when current owner bought in 2007), tiled bath. Walk around the right side path to the separate downstairs apartment. Finished with kitchenette, spacious main living area, bedroom, office/flex room and large bath with washer/dryer. And a screen porch overlooks the fenced backyard.

1712 Bivins St, Durham
1518 Southwood Dr, Durham
$725,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10193366 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Coming soon! Showings begin September 24. Completely remodeled home with a finished basement and thoughtful updates inside and out. The original hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished, with new LVT flooring in the kitchen, tile in the bathrooms and LVP in the basement. The entire interior has been repainted, including the walls, trim, doors and ceilings, and the home features new lighting, a Nest thermostat, new interior and exterior doors and coordinating hardware. The fully updated kitchen offers quartz countertops with a full-height matching backsplash, Shaker-style cabinetry, a large stainless steel sink and new stainless steel appliances. The expanded primary suite includes a true walk-in closet, brand new carpet and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a double vanity, heated tile floors and a tiled walk-in shower with a glass enclosure. Every other bedroom features hardwood floors, while the upstairs hall bathroom has been updated with new tile, a refinished tub, new vanity, lighting and fixtures. The basement provides a spacious bonus room, laundry room, half bath, storage and direct access to the garage. The finished garage includes drywall, an all-purpose epoxy floor and a new quiet garage door and opener, making it ideal for parking, a home gym or workshop. Exterior improvements include fresh paint on the home, trim and soffits, new shutters, exterior lighting, mailbox and modern house numbers. Additional updates a new backyard paver patio that provides the perfect setting for a fire pit or small gathering.

1518 Southwood Dr, Durham
2103 Nation Ave, Durham
$445,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10191805 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
$12,000 buyer credit for rate buy down included! Charm, character, and location all come together in this beautifully maintained Durham ranch! Enjoy true one-level living with a bright, open floor plan, fresh paint throughout, hardwood floors, 9-foot smooth ceilings, arched details, and built-in bookshelves. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, built in 2010 and a new HVAC in 2024 with no HOA! The kitchen features maple shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and all appliances convey. Out back, a large deck overlooks a private, wooded yard filled with shade, plus a mulch path leading to your own fire pit—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, yet incredibly close to everything. Walk to Beer Study, Nana's, Foster's Market, and Guglhupf Bakery, and enjoy being just about 2 miles from Duke University, Duke Hospital, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park. This home offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and classic Durham charm! Come check it out today!

2103 Nation Ave, Durham
1004 Sycamore St, Durham
$1,550,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10190731 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
2026 Parade Of Homes Entry! Welcome to the newest Forest Hills luxury home from Durham's own Edgekraft Homes. If there were only one word to describe this beautiful home, it would be: moody. You can feel the personality from the moment you set eyes on the uplight landscaping, all the way to the deer antler chandelier in the office. The first-floor primary suite features a spacious bedroom filled with natural light, a California Closets-inspired custom closet, and a massive zero-entry shower with four showerheads. It's a space you truly need to experience in person. Throughout the first floor, 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors, and extra-wide doorways give the home an open, airy feel. The kitchen features luxury Monogram appliances, including separate refrigerator and freezer columns that provide an impressive amount of cold-storage space. Entertainment comes easily. Enjoy a TV show beside the linear fireplace or step directly from the living room onto the screened-in deck, complete with a ceiling fan and wiring for a patio heater. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a hyper-practical scullery with a second dishwasher, additional cabinetry, and plenty of outlets—giving you the perfect place to tuck away the Keurig, toaster, and other countertop appliances while keeping the main kitchen clean and uncluttered. And we're pretty sure the designer lighting package from Capitol Lighting Gallery will capture your attention the moment you walk through the door. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced backyard and a pergola-covered paver patio wired for a TV. (the fence and pergola are already stained). The yard is simply too large—and too beautifully landscaped—not to have a feature that draws you outside. Enjoy an outdoor movie night with friends or family whenever you'd like, right in your own backyard. Upstairs, a huge loft provides another easy entertainment space, along with three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Bedroom four has its own private bathroom, allowing it to function beautifully as a guest or in-law suite. Every upstairs bedroom includes a ceiling fan and luxury carpet installed over memory-foam padding. You may actually want to take your shoes off for this one—the carpet feels remarkably cloud-like underfoot. Pull down the attic ladder and you'll discover a massive amount of floored storage space. Between the oversized garage, floored attic, and abundant cabinetry throughout the house, there's a pretty low probability you'll ever run out of storage here. To top it all off, working from home gets an upgrade with a cigar-lounge-inspired office featuring a stained wood ceiling, deer antler chandelier, and its own wet bar. A washer and dryer are included in the first-floor laundry room, while an additional GE all-in-one washer/dryer is included upstairs—so laundry never has to make a trip up or down the stairs. At Edgekraft Homes, we have a philosophy we call Proper Luxury. For a home to be truly luxurious, we believe it must accomplish three things: It must have a great floor plan and be exceptionally well finished. It must be built to a high standard. It must cater to practical daily living. Those principles are extremely important to Edgekraft Homes, and our full embrace of them is what sets our homes apart. That philosophy shows up in details you may notice immediately—and others you may appreciate only after living here. They include Trane 17 SEER multi-speed HVAC systems, a thoughtfully designed site-water-management and drainage plan, sound-management features, extensive dimmer controls, night-light features in every bathroom, and many other upgrades incorporated throughout the home. Please see the Documents section of the listing for an itemized list of the additional construction, comfort, efficiency, and lifestyle features built into this home.

1004 Sycamore St, Durham
1200 Moreland Ave, Durham
$304,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 10189339 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Meet the quintessential Durham bungalow. Built in 1930, beautifully renovated and woven into the historic character and neighborly spirit of the West End. Its screened porch offers the perfect corner perch to sit awhile, wave to neighbors and feel connected to the life of the street. Inside, high ceilings and abundant natural light give this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home an open, airy feel, while the fireplace-centered living room and separate dining room retain its classic bungalow character. An updated kitchen, both bedrooms, full bath and laundry are all on one level, making everyday living wonderfully simple. Out back, a newly redone expansive deck offers plenty of room to gather, dine or unwind. And then there's the location, with walkability in every direction—to Lakewood Social, Cocoa Cinnamon, Grub, the Durham Co-op, Press, Isaac's Bagels, the American Tobacco Trail, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and all of downtown Durham. Both Duke East and West Campuses are just minutes away. The home has also been a successful short-term rental, adding another possibility for its next owner. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing to something simpler or looking for an investment, this is classic Durham bungalow living—charming, connected and at a more approachable price.

1200 Moreland Ave, Durham
819 Gerard St, Durham
$449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10189197 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
MOVE-IN READY in a fantastic Durham location! This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on a quiet cul-de-sac street and is packed with updates. From the full-length front porch made for morning coffee to the fresh paint inside and out, this home is ready for you to simply move in and enjoy. Step inside to luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout—no carpet! The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and new appliances, including the refrigerator, while a new washer and dryer are also included. The separate dining room offers great flexibility and could easily become a home office, study, or additional living space. Out back, you'll love the fenced yard, mature shade trees, and plenty of room for pets, gardening, grilling, or relaxing. Easy-care vinyl siding adds to the low-maintenance appeal. And the location? Hard to beat! You're just minutes from Cocoa Cinnamon, Lakewood Shopping Center, the YMCA, downtown Durham, Duke University Hospital, DPAC, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, with easy access to the Durham Freeway. Looking for an investment? This move-in-ready home may also offer excellent potential as a short-term rental or Airbnb-style property. No HOA! Whether you're looking for your next home or a Durham investment opportunity, this one checks all the boxes—updated, convenient, and ready to go!

819 Gerard St, Durham
1608 Gunter St, Durham
$125,000
10182806 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Unique opportunity! A large .35 are buildable lot with approved plot plan. L ocated in the vibrant Lakewood neighborhood. Just around the corner from great food & drinks at Lakewood Social, coffee and churros at Cocoa Cinnamon coffee, arts and crafts at the Scrap Exchange, health & fitness programs at the Lakewood YMCA and more! Build with the existing plans, or customize your dream home or next investment opportunity.

1608 Gunter St, Durham
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