RTP neighborhoods w/ large lots, low crime, houses under 300K (Durham: townhouses, to live)

[runultras]

Hello,

Looking to relocate to RTP...hoping to live within 20min of Duke and RTP even in rush hour. Criteria for a single-family are:

low crime
large lots (>0.5 acre)
prices under 300k for >2000 squ ft.
close to woods/trail access
built in last 20 years

so far, i'm seeing hillsborough and several neighborhoods in SW Durham popping up such as American Village, Ashfield Place, etc.

Any recommendations from the locals based on these criteria?

Much appreciated, Larry

[NewUser]

Good luck. I think that your willingness to consider houses up to 20 years old will help out greatly.

[DownEastB]

You might find some homes that meet your criteria in the Woodcroft or Hope Valley neighborhoods of Durham. I live in Woodcroft and love it. Our lot size is < .5 acre, but I've seen plenty of lots that have to be a half-acre easily.

[joey2000]

Yeah frankly this all sounds rather pie in the sky to me. Good luck

[Zoya]

Originally Posted by runultras

Hello,

Looking to relocate to RTP...hoping to live within 20min of Duke and RTP even in rush hour. Criteria for a single-family are:

low crime
large lots (>0.5 acre)
prices under 300k for >2000 squ ft.
close to woods/trail access
built in last 20 years

so far, i'm seeing hillsborough and several neighborhoods in SW Durham popping up such as American Village, Ashfield Place, etc.

Any recommendations from the locals based on these criteria?

Much appreciated, Larry

That large of a lot you are going to have a hard time finding. Sorry.

[donna78]

I also think Woodcroft or Hope Valley would be your best bets. The lot size will be the biggest issue, for sure, but I wouldn't say it's impossible.

[layyze]

There are lot sizes of approximately an acre for *some* houses in Woodcroft. Don't know if those houses go for under $300k, but that's the trade-off. You do get lots of woods and trails there including easy access to the ATT.

ETA: There is one listed on Highgate right now that is .45 acres, but backs up to woods.

[coltank]

Your best bet is probably going to be in Northern Durham, more toward the central and western section, where it sounds like you are already looking.

[runultras]

thanks everyone, any votes for hillsborough? or is this more than 20min in rush hour??? thanks

[VickiR]

Originally Posted by runultras

Hello,

Looking to relocate to RTP...hoping to live within 20min of Duke and RTP even in rush hour. Criteria for a single-family are:

low crime
large lots (>0.5 acre)
prices under 300k for >2000 squ ft.
close to woods/trail access
built in last 20 years

so far, i'm seeing hillsborough and several neighborhoods in SW Durham popping up such as American Village, Ashfield Place, etc.

Any recommendations from the locals based on these criteria?

Much appreciated, Larry

Using all of your criteria, I come up with 2 homes! Taking out the .5 acre lot, I come up with about 150 homes in the Morrisville/Cary area. This includes townhouses and single family detached homes.

Vicki