Not In A Subdivision Homes with Durham - Morehead Montessori Elementary School

Welcome to the vibrant and inviting community of Durham, North Carolina, where the charm of suburban living meets the excitement of urban amenities. Nestled within the heart of this dynamic city, the area not only boasts a unique appeal but also offers the rare opportunity to own a home "Not In A Subdivision." This means you can enjoy the freedom of spacious lots, distinctive architectural styles, and a true sense of individuality that is often lost in cookie-cutter developments.

Families will find that this locale is perfectly suited for their needs, especially with the esteemed Morehead Montessori Elementary School nearby. Known for its innovative educational approach and nurturing environment, Morehead Montessori provides a solid foundation for young learners, making it an ideal choice for families seeking quality education. The close proximity to the school allows for easy commutes, giving parents more time to enjoy the many attractions Durham has to offer.

Beyond the school, Durham is a city rich in culture, with a thriving arts scene, delicious dining options, and beautiful parks for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring the historic tobacco district, indulging in local cuisine, or enjoying a day at the Duke Gardens, there’s something for everyone in this diverse community.

Living in Durham means embracing a lifestyle that balances the tranquility of residential life with the vibrancy of city living. Discover your dream home today in this remarkable area where individuality, education, and community spirit come together seamlessly.

Newest Not In A Subdivision Homes with Durham - Morehead Montessori Elementary School

$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

$379,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10194731 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Have you been looking for a charming older home in an established neighborhood walkable to downtown Durham? Are you tired of the builder-grade flips and looking for an opportunity to put your own mark on a classic home with good bones? With over 1900 square feet, three bedrooms and two full baths, 713 Arnette is the gem you've been holding out to find! Built in 1910, it's packed with details you love like original hardwood floors, three fireplaces, and built-in bookcases, and it's priced so you can let your creativity breathe new life into this special home. Situated on a quiet street in the Morehead Hill neighborhood, you cannot beat this location: a 5-minute walk gets you a coveted bite from Isaac's Bagels, within 10 minutes you can be in the center of downtown Durham, and you've got priority enrollment at Morehead and Lakewood Montessori schools. Located on a generously sized .21 acre lot (don't miss the driveway - rare for this area!), this property gives you options - maybe you'd like to add a garage? Or an ADU out back? While you figure out your plans, you'll enjoy the sweet front porch and large, flat backyard, complete with mature plantings and two outbuildings for storage.

713 Arnette Ave, 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

$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

$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

$569,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10181099 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Tucked into one of Durham's most storied neighborhoods, 1016 Wells Street offers a rare blend of historic charm and thoughtful modern living. Set within the Morehead Hill Historic District, you're just steps from Forest Hills Park and a short stroll to everything downtown Durham has to offer, without giving up the quiet, tree-lined character that makes this street so special. Built circa 1935, this home reads as a Victorian-Farmhouse and has been expanded smartly over the years. At 2,900+ square feet, it's more spacious than you'd expect from the street. Inside, the primary suite is a true retreat: a well-appointed addition featuring an en suite bath and a charming third-level walk-up closet. The home's relaxed nature continues on the main level, where a screened-in porch and sunroom invite you to slow down and enjoy the seasons, while the backyard offers a serene, private escape right in the heart of the city. This is Morehead Hill living at its finest: conveniently located, historic, and quietly beautiful.

1016 Wells St, Durham

$534,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10175398 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Lakewood Mid-Century Ranch | One-Level Living | Two Fireplaces | Huge Private Patio | Wooded 0.36-Acre Lot Come see one of Lakewood's distinctive mid-century ranches—the house on the hill with the red metal roof. Set on a beautifully wooded 0.36-acre lot with a fenced backyard, this exceptionally well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the rare combination of one-level living, character, privacy, and a terrific Durham location. Located on a private dead-end street with no HOA. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, hard-surface flooring throughout, and two wood-burning fireplaces that add warmth and personality to the living spaces. The comfortable single-level layout makes everyday living easy while retaining the charm and character of its 1958 origins. The kitchen and backyard are where this home truly shine. Step outside to the extra-large private patio, approximately 17' × 39'—an impressive 663 square feet of outdoor living space. Surrounded by mature trees, the patio and wooded backyard create a peaceful setting for dinner parties, weekend gatherings, grilling, morning coffee, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The fenced backyard provides even more room for family and pets to relax, play, and garden. And then there's the location. Enjoy easy access to neighborhood favorites including Nana's, Foster's Market, and Rockwood Park, as well as Forest Hills Park, downtown Durham, DPAC, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With its mature trees, two fireplaces, generous private patio, fenced backyard, updated kitchen, one-level living, and highly desirable location, this is much more than another three-bedroom ranch. It's a home with personality—a private retreat where you can enjoy the best of Durham right outside your door.

1508 Sycamore St, Durham

$485,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10170960 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Live in and work in this charming 1930s Craftsman-style bungalow located in Durham's versatile Office/Institutional, Urban Tier district. Step through the front gate into a rambling flower garden and onto a large, rocking-chair front porch. Enjoy a front parlor with fireplace and a separate dining room. The sunny breakfast room has a wall of windows for lots of light. This older home of character has German-board wood siding; and a newer roof, gutters and water heater. Plus, there's an unfinished, walk-out basement with concrete flooring. Additional parking is neatly tucked around the old, detached garage building out back. Great location. Less than a block to Lakewood Social Restaurant; within minutes to Cocoa Cinnimon, Lakewood YMCA, Duke University, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Bulls Ballpark, restaurants, shopping & houses of worship.

1814 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham

$475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10168636 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

1012 Proctor St, Durham

$475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10168632 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Walkable Unbeatable Location! WALK to Durham Bulls (0.7 miles 13 min), DPAC (1 mile 18 min), Duke University East campus (1.2 miles 22 min), American Tobacco Trail (0.6 miles 12 min), Forest Hills Park (tennis, pool 0.9 miles 18 min) & all the fun Downtown Durham has to offer. One block to Morehead Montessori (priority walk zone). Easy access to RTP via Durham Freeway. New construction. Ready by end of June. 3 bedrooms/ 2.5 Bath Modern on quiet tree-lined street. Open concept floor plan. High end finishes. Will be ready by the end of June. Shared driveway with 1013 Carroll B. The parking pads for each property will be installed along with the continuation of the shared driveway to A after water meter for A has been set. White vinyl 6 ft privacy fence will be installed behind and on the left side of the property next to chain link fence

1013 A Carroll St, Durham

$500,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10168626 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Walkable Unbeatable Location! WALK to Durham Bulls (0.7 miles 13 min), DPAC (1 mile 18 min), Duke University East campus (1.2 miles 22 min), American Tobacco Trail (0.6 miles 12 min), Forest Hills Park (tennis, pool 0.9 miles 18 min) & all the fun Downtown Durham has to offer. One block to Morehead Montessori (priority walk zone). Easy access to RTP via Durham Freeway. Newly constructed (CO 10/2/25) 3 bedrooms/ 2.5 Bath on quiet tree-lined street. Southern rocking chair front porch. Open concept living with luxury finishes. Recessed lighting, soft close cabinets, huge walk in pantry, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator is included), massive quartz island, dog washing station, rainfall showers. LVP and tile throughout, no carpet! Shared driveway with 1013 A Carroll. The parking pads for each property will be installed along with the continuation of the shared driveway to A after water meter for A has been set. 6ft white vinyl privacy fence will be installed next to chain link fence on the left side of the home

1013 B Carroll St, Durham

$825,000

2 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10156811 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Introducing Elm Hill, a new townhome-style condo community situated in the heart of Durham's historic Morehead Hill neighborhood. Featuring a diverse range of floor plans and exemplary amenities right at your doorstep, Elm Hill offers the ease of condo living paired with a true neighborhood feel. The A2 floor plan offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half bathrooms with 2 additional bonus/flex rooms. Each residence includes a private rooftop terrace, providing owners an opportunity to arrange their dream garden, bask in the morning sunshine, or stargaze with the benefit of the occasional firework show from the nearby Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Inside, you'll find thoughtfully curated finishes representing a delicate balance of tradition and modernity. The community itself features a private clubhouse replete with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a formal yoga studio, co-working spaces, a dog park, and ample space for any social gathering. Each home is equipped with a private garage and tandem second parking space, encircled by lush greenspaces throughout. Elm Hill's central location makes a trip to Raleigh or Chapel Hill a breeze, with the very best that Downtown Durham has to offer just down the street. Contact our team today to learn more about this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Durham history reimagined.

518 Morehead Ave Unit 311, Durham

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