Parkwood (Durham, NC)
By Linda Trevor, Compass, Cary, Raleigh
(Linda Trevor and Company)
Welcome to this lovely brick home located in the Durham neighborhood of Parkwood.  The foyer greets you with an elegant chandelier and warm hardwood floors that carry through the entire home.   Enter through the double doors into the family room that hosts built-in bookshelves and a large window to let in lots of natural light.  Finishing off the first level is an office/bedroom with a door to the side yard and a full bath.  Journey upstairs to the formal living room wrapped with crown moulding and featuring a large bay window.  Cooking is a delight in the spacious kitchen that offers tons of cabinets and counter space, an electric cooktop with range hood, an oven, and a breakfast area with a large window overlooking the peaceful screened porch.  Sleep well in the master that offers a ...
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By Colin Moody
(HCo Properties)
This delightful brick ranch is a foreclosure property that I showed this afternoon in a Southwest Durham subdivision called Parkwood. The home featured wood floors throughout, 3 bedrooms and a large fenced back yard that backs up to a community playground with swing sets, see-saws, sand boxes, jungle gym , badminton or volleyball area and a wide open field for any other outdoor activity that you desire to engage in. This is just one example of the potential deals that could be yours in the Chapel Hill, Durham and greater Raleigh area. Are you interested in finding great foreclosure and short sale deals in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Raleigh and greater Triangle North Carolina area..I will provide this info free of charge..My only requirement is that you provide a valid email address...
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Located just minutes from Research Triangle Park, the Parkwood subdivisions centerpiece is a large man-made lake where ducks and other local wildlife can often be found along with area neighbors enjoying the tranquil setting. Neighborhood amenities include a swimming pool, half-court basketball, ball field and a community playground located near the lake and basketball court . There are also a number of smaller area parks and play areas located throughout the neighborhood. Parkwood is ideally located within 15-20 minutes from The University of North Carolina and its Hospital system, Duke University and Hospital, North Carolina Central University, Downtown Durham, Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina. Developed from the mid 1960's to late 1970's Parkwood features traditional single family b...
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By Dawn Grasty, Durham NC Real Estate
(Prudential YSU Realty)
Post Written by:Dawn Grasty, A "New Day" in Triangle Real EstateBroker, Prudential Carolinas RealtyPhone: 919.210.5418email: dgrasty@nc.rr.comWeb: www.dgrasty.com The construction of Parkwood began in the 1960s, and continued into the 1990s, including detached homes, townhomes, and condos. Parkwood is located in SW Durham, just one traffic signal west of the intersection of highways 54 and 55. It's proximity to RTP, I-40, the Durham Freeway, and easy access to Raleigh, Chapel Hill and downtown Durham have helped make it a top selling Durham neighborhood since it's inception. Sales Data for 2007 show that Parkwood has maintained steady appreciation and yet remains an affordable housing option in Southwest Durham.You'll see that the entrance to Parkwood isn't flashy. There are no high-tec...
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By Dawn Grasty, Durham NC Real Estate
(Prudential YSU Realty)
Post Written by: Dawn Grasty, A "New Day" in Triangle Real EstateBroker, Prudential Carolinas RealtyPhone: 919.210.5418email: dgrasty@nc.rr.comWeb: www.dgrasty.com Parkwood is a subdivision in Southwest Durham with excellent access to I-40 and the Durham Freeway (Hwy 147), Research Triangle Park, and The Streets of Southpoint Mall. It's also midway between Chapel Hill and Raleigh, making it an excellent location for couples working in those opposite directions. It's also a breeze to get on the Durham Freeway and head to Duke, Duke Hospital, or the downtown area.Parkwood is a great neighborhood for first time home buyers, with very affordable homes that have healthy appreciation. Home building in the neighborhood began in the 1960s and continued into the 1990s. You can find a variety of ...
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By Dawn Grasty, Durham NC Real Estate
(Prudential YSU Realty)
Honestly, I never imagined myself living in Durham. But here's how it happened. This is a true story!After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I bought my first home -- a townhome actually -- in Carrboro. I loved the small-town atmosphere and the sense of community there. I thought I would never leave. Then, as I accumulated more "stuff" and desired to live in a neighborhood a little quieter and less "studenty" and a home a little larger, I began looking for a detached home. I quickly found that there were no homes in my price range in neighborhoods that I found attractive in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro areas. So, I slowly began expanding my search, inching just over the Orange County border into Durham County. But, I was nervous about leaving the comfort z...
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