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New Homes in Durham, NC
Glenwood Homes builds in 1 community in Durham, NC, with 1 home available now and 3 floor plans.
Durham started as a railroad stop and became a tobacco town. You can still see that history in the brick warehouses around downtown, many of them now restaurants, offices and a minor league ballpark.
Glenwood builds in north Durham, at Broad Street just above I-85. From there it's about 3 miles to downtown Durham and to Duke University Hospital, and the Museum of Life and Science is less than a mile away.
Durham Facts
- County
- Durham County (small parts of the city reach into Orange and Wake counties)
- Population
- 305,561 (Census estimate, July 2025)
- Founded
- Incorporated 1869 (post office established 1853)
- Distance to downtown Raleigh
- About 28 miles, roughly 40 minutes, from Broad Street
- Main highways
- I-85, I-40, I-885, US-15/501, US-70
- Public schools
- Durham Public Schools
- Property tax rate (in town)
- $1.0163 per $100 (Durham County $0.5792 + City of Durham $0.4371, FY 2026-27)
- Known for
- Duke University and Duke Health, tobacco history, the Durham Bulls
- Distance to RTP
- About 12 miles, roughly 20 minutes, from Broad Street
- Distance to Duke and downtown Durham
- About 3 miles, under 10 minutes, from Broad Street
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Available Homes in Durham
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Frequently Asked Questions About Durham
Why is Durham, NC called the Bull City?
Durham got the nickname Bull City from the bull on Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco, which was made in Durham in the late 1800s. Tobacco built the city, and the Durham Bulls baseball team carries the name today.
Why is Durham, NC called the City of Medicine?
Durham is called the City of Medicine because health care is one of its biggest industries, led by Duke University Health System. The City of Durham says more than 300 medical and health-related companies and practices are based there.
How far is Durham, NC from Raleigh?
From Glenwood's Broad Street community in north Durham, downtown Raleigh is about 28 miles away, roughly 40 minutes without traffic, using I-885 and I-40. Rush hour on I-40 adds time.
Is Durham, NC in Wake County?
No. Durham is the county seat of Durham County, which was formed from parts of Orange and Wake counties in 1881. A very small piece of the City of Durham extends into Wake County, and Research Triangle Park straddles the Durham-Wake line.
What is the property tax rate in Durham, NC?
For 2026-27, homes inside Durham city limits pay $1.0163 per $100 of value (Durham County $0.5792 plus City of Durham $0.4371), about $4,065 a year on a $400,000 home. Homes in unincorporated Durham County pay the county rate plus a fire district rate, $0.6262 to $0.6724 in total.
What is Durham, NC known for?
Durham, NC is known for Duke University and Duke Health, its tobacco history and the Durham Bulls baseball team. It is also close to Research Triangle Park, which has more than 55,000 employees.
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