Guide to Raleigh-Durham Real Estate & Neighborhoods
Raleigh-Durham is consistently ranked as one of the top ten places to live - and for good reason. Between the gentrifying downtowns, the numerous surrounding suburban towns, and the bucolic ex-urban countryside, almost anyone can find what they are looking for in a home. Here you can learn what neighborhoods will suit you and your family's lifestyle.
Chapel Hill , NC --Facts About Chapel Hill
Pittsboro, North Carolina is a charming town that's just a stone's throw away from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Pittsboro is home to many unusual art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. If you plan on visiting Pittsboro and enjoying its dining and shopping opportunities, make sure to call ahead: Pittsboro's "alternative" stores also tend to have very alternative hours!
Hayes Barton is one of Raleigh's historic Five Points Neighborhoods, which were planned suburban developments built in the 1920's. Hayes Barton, designed by prestigious landscape architect Earle Sumner Draper, is the neighborhood that inspired the designs of the other Five Points neighborhoods: Bloomsbury, Vanguard Park , Georgetown and Roanoke Park . Hayes Barton is one of Raleigh's most prestigious neighborhoods.
Glenwood South Raleigh - Walking Tour of Glenwood South Raleigh
Not too long ago, Glenwood South was a gritty warehouse district. However, it is quickly becoming one of Raleigh's trendiest areas. In fact, the area is growing so fast, it seems like new high-rise condos are springing up overnight, and young professionals are moving into them as fast as they can.
Hillsborough is the county seat of Orange County , NC and has become a bedroom community for nearby Durham , Chapel Hill and RTP. Downtown Hillsborough is filled with beautifully-preserved and meticulously landscaped historic homes and has a picturesque main street lined with locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, bars and shops.
Raleigh's Historic Oakwood neighborhood was originally home to the city's middle class business owners and politicians. Most of the neighborhood's homes were built between 1860-1890. During the mid-1900's the neighborhood fell into disrepair, but was brought back to life as a result of its designation as a Local Historic District during the 1970's.
Old West Durham is one of Durham's most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods, and is home to some of the city's best shopping and dining. The Old West Durham neighborhood also contains some of Durham's most historic homes and landmarks, and is designated as a National Register Historic District.
Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets, and its historic, bungalow-style homes, most of which were built during the first part of the twentieth century.
