Durham County Homes with Playground Community Features

Welcome to Durham, North Carolina – a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving community spirit. Nestled in the heart of the Research Triangle, Durham is a place where innovation meets tradition, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of Southern living. With its charming neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a variety of recreational opportunities, Durham is a city that truly has something for everyone.

One of the standout features of Durham’s residential offerings is the abundance of homes that come with playground community features. These family-friendly neighborhoods are designed with your loved ones in mind, providing safe and fun spaces for children to play and grow. Imagine your little ones laughing and making friends as they explore well-maintained playgrounds, while you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing they are in a secure environment.

In addition to playgrounds, many communities in Durham boast walking trails, picnic areas, and community centers, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, taking a leisurely stroll, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, these amenities enhance the quality of life for residents.

Durham’s homes with playground community features not only offer a perfect backdrop for family gatherings but also provide a nurturing environment that encourages outdoor play and social interaction. Discover the charm of Durham, where every day feels like a new adventure waiting to unfold in your own backyard!

Newest Durham County Homes with Playground Community Features

$494,573

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10200307 MLS

There's SWEETBRIER and there's not exactly. The Triangle's destination for 5-star living is home to this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring a main-floor office with French doors and a closet, perfect for working from home or creating a private flex space. The wide-open great room and dining area flow seamlessly into the chef's kitchen, showcasing full-overlay cabinetry, high-end quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, wall ovens, and a gas cooktop. Retreat to the primary suite, complete with a tray ceiling, massive walk-in wardrobe closet, and spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, tile flooring, and a tiled shower. Easy sidewalk stroll to Sweetbrier's unparalleled amenities — massive clubhouse, fitness center, resort pool with lazy river, outdoor fireplace, firepit, trails, gathering areas, Ninja Warrior-themed playground, great lawn, and more! PRIME L-O-C-A-T-I-O-N puts Brier Creek shopping and dining at your fingertips. Super quick access to RTP, RDU International Airport, and Duke! Arts scenes and nightlife in Downtown Durham and Downtown Raleigh are all within close proximity from this heart-of-the-Triangle location. Come see how SWEET the Sweetbrier life truly is!

502 Wild Plum Way Unit 276, Durham

$380,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10200141 MLS

WELCOME to this bright, beautiful, and move-in-ready home located near Duke Regional Hospital in Durham! Featuring a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet space, the home flows seamlessly from the separate dining room into a large family room and breakfast nook complete with a cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. ENJOY hardwood floors throughout the entire home, including the staircase, hallway, and bedrooms. RECENT updates include fresh new paint and new countertops, adding comfort and a refreshed feel. The spacious primary bedroom features two closets, while the home offers 3 additional bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms to comfortably accommodate your needs. ENJOY easy access to local restaurants, shopping, museums, Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and minutes to downtown Durham. Neighborhood community amenities include a swimming pool, playground, and clubhouse/fitness area. This home offers exceptional living spaces, valuable updates, community amenities, and a supremely convenient location!

5020 Miller Dr, Durham

$599,900

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199974 MLS

This beautiful home offers an inviting floor plan, elegant details, and thoughtful upgrades throughout! Warm hardwood floors and crown molding enhance the main level, while the impressive two-story foyer welcomes you with a winding staircase. The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a new dishwasher in 2024, granite countertops, crowned cabinetry, a center island, tile backsplash, pantry, and a sunny breakfast area. The elegant dining room is accented by a two-column entry and beautiful wainscoting, while the inviting family room features a cozy gas log fireplace. A main floor guest bedroom and full bathroom provide comfortable accommodations for visitors. Upstairs, the spacious owner's suite boasts a tray ceiling with shiplap detailing and crown molding, a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired en-suite bath featuring two vanities, a relaxing soaker tub, tiled walk-in shower, and private water closet. The second floor also includes three additional bedrooms that share a hall bath, a convenient laundry room with upper cabinets for storage, and a spacious bonus room offering endless possibilities for recreation, entertainment, or a home office. Additional highlights include Google Fiber, paid-off rooftop solar panels, and a new two-stage high-efficiency heat pump HVAC system installed in 2025 for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency. The attached garage features epoxy flooring and multiple 240V electrical lines, providing exceptional flexibility for a workshop or expanded electric vehicle charging capabilities. Enjoy outdoor living with a welcoming covered front porch equipped with a Ring doorbell, a relaxing screened porch, and a fenced backyard complete with raised vegetable garden boxes. Sherron Farms residents enjoy access to a community pool and playground. Conveniently located near Falls Lake, Publix Super Market, downtown Durham, Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and Brier Creek shopping and dining, with easy access to I-40, I-885, and US-70 for commuting. This exceptional home combines timeless style, modern efficiency, and an outstanding location!

206 Wellwater Ave, Durham

$515,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199878 MLS

Better than new and absolutely immaculate! Welcome to 1030 Flyfish Avenue in Durham's Lakeshore community, where thoughtful upgrades and a convenient location come together! Incredible community amenities with a gym, pool, dog, park, playground, and nature trails all at your fingertips. This beautifully maintained home features a dedicated office on the main level, perfect for working from home or creating a flexible space to fit your needs. Upstairs, you'll find a large loft and three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath and upgraded wooden closet shelving. Custom cabinetry in the laundry room provides additional storage and organization. Step outside to enjoy the flat, fully fenced backyard. Every detail of this home reflects pride of ownership, making it truly move-in ready! Conveniently located near RTP, Brier Creek, RDU International Airport, shopping, dining, and major highways. Better than new and absolutely immaculate! Welcome to 1030 Flyfish Avenue in Durham's Lakeshore community, where thoughtful upgrades and a convenient location come together! Incredible community amenities with a gym, pool, dog, park, playground, and nature trails all at your fingertips. This beautifully maintained home features a dedicated office on the main level, perfect for working from home or creating a flexible space to fit your needs. Upstairs, you'll find a large loft and three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath and upgraded wooden closet shelving. Custom cabinetry in the laundry room provides additional storage and organization. Step outside to enjoy the flat, fully fenced backyard. Every detail of this home reflects pride of ownership, making it truly move-in ready! Conveniently located near RTP, Brier Creek, RDU International Airport, shopping, dining, and major highways.

1030 Flyfish Ave, Durham

$322,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199847 MLS

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is the perfect blend of modern style and everyday practicality, close to downtown Durham and major commuter routes. Inside, durable LVP flooring runs throughout the main living areas. The kitchen is ready for hosting and entertaining. Beautiful quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island. The washer and dryer are included, and window blinds are already installed, so you can move right in. Downstairs, the finished basement offers a bonus room that can be a home office, gym, playroom, or media space, whatever fits your life. Outside, the home backs up to trees for added privacy and a peaceful view along with dears occasionally passing through! Nearby you'll find walking trails along with a dog park, and a playground in the neighborhood. High-speed internet is available, so working from home is easy. The location is hard to beat. You're close to Hwy 40 and Hwy 147 for quick commutes, and just minutes from RTP, SouthPoint Mall, and a wide selection of restaurants and shops. Downtown Durham is nearby too, so dining, entertainment, and everything else are within easy reach. Quiet, green, and well connected, this one won't last long. Schedule your showing today!

835 Romeria Dr, Durham

$460,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199801 MLS

Welcome to this lovely end-unit townhome, ideally located with easy access to Chapel Hill, Durham, I-40, and RDU--and even walkable to Creekside Elementary. Set at the back of the community away from the busy road, this home boasts a PREMIUM LOT -one of the largest in the development- on a cul de sac and abutting common greenspace giving ample room to run and roam. Inside, you'll immediately notice the thoughtful upgrades. Large windows flood the home with natural light and enhance the open feel. Choice selections throughout include board and batten wainscoting in the half bath, luxury vinyl plank flooring, oak tread stairs, WiFi-enabled garage door openers, and a smart thermostats. The open-concept main level is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a large, comfortable living area that flows seamlessly into the well-appointed kitchen and dining/den area. The upgraded kitchen package includes a stainless steel refrigerator, custom cabinetry with upgraded hardware, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, gas range, pendant lighting, and brushed nickel fixtures. Off the back, a sliding door leads to a spacious upper deck--perfect for morning coffee or evening meals. Upstairs, the generous primary suite features a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with tile shower surround and dual vanities. The bathroom door can easily convert to a barn door if you so choose! Two additional bedrooms are bright and spacious, sharing a well-appointed hall bathroom. There is also a separate laundry room with large sink. The lower level offers versatile space that could be used as a home office, gym, media room or secondary living space. This flex space has a large storage room that is roughed in for a future bathroom. It also offers garage access and opens directly to a patio and expansive green space. Community amenities include a dog park, 5-hole frisbee golf course, open green spaces, two playground structures, grass volleyball courts, and picnic areas with charcoal grills. This move-in-ready home is an exceptional opportunity you don't want to miss! (Virtual staging added to tease the imagination!)

229 Tamworth Crk, Durham

$700,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199713 MLS

Welcome home to 522 Panthers Run Drive in sought-after Huntington Ridge! Just minutes from Southpoint Mall, this neighborhood offers a community pool, playground, and direct access to the American Tobacco Trail for walking, running, and biking. Enjoy convenient access to I-40, RDU Airport, Duke, and UNC. Sunny and bright, this beautifully updated home features floating luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor. An open foyer welcomes you with a living room to the left and a private office with French doors to the right. The formal dining room showcases a tray ceiling, crown, and chair rail molding. The spacious and fully renovated kitchen opens to the family room and features 42-inch white cabinetry with crown molding extending to the ceiling, quartz countertops, a large center island, herringbone subway tile backsplash, and a custom hood over the electric cooktop. A wall oven, microwave, and refrigerator complete the appliance package. A walk-in pantry, additional pantry cabinetry, illuminated glass-front upper cabinets, and buffet cabinetry provide exceptional storage. The adjoining breakfast area overlooks the backyard, while the family room offers a gas-log fireplace and abundant windows. Upstairs, the primary suite features a tray ceiling, a generous walk-in closet with two sides, and a refreshed bathroom with painted cabinetry, updated fixtures, mirrors, and lighting, a garden soaking tub, and a separate shower with a cultured marble surround. Three additional bedrooms and a spacious bonus room offer flexible living space, with ceiling fans in every room. The hall bathroom also features updated fixtures, lighting, and mirrors. Walk-in storage off the bonus room provides convenient space for seasonal decorations, luggage, and more. Enjoy outdoor living on the oversized covered porch with skylights, metal railings, and a ceiling fan, or gather on the expansive stamped-concrete patio. The flat backyard features a black metal fence, lush landscaping, and mature trees. Additional highlights include a laundry room with a utility sink and cabinetry, a first-floor half bath, a two-car garage, irrigation, solar panels, and a roof replaced in 2022.

522 Panthers Run Dr, Durham

$692,500

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199701 MLS

Incredible Opportunity! Updated paint, fixtures, carpet, soaring 2 story foyer, bright and open floorplan, large kitchen with island, granite countertops, and gas cooktop anchors this move-in-ready home in The Hills of Southpoint, close to Streets at Southpoint with neighborhood access to the American Tobacco Trail. The primary suite features two walk-in closets, while the premium 0.38-acre, level, cul-de-sac lot offers an expansive fenced backyard and screened porch. The full daylight basement provides space for exercise and storage and is already plumbed for a fourth bathroom, offering exciting possibilities for future expansion. Community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and playground.

8 Eastcrest Ct, Durham

$424,990

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10199658 MLS

Upon entry into this spacious three-story home is a quiet bedroom ideal for versatile needs, followed by the upstairs open-concept living area. It includes a sprawling family room, an intimate dining area and a kitchen with an attached deck, perfect for seamless transitions between spaces. The remaining three bedrooms occupy the top floor, including the serene owner's suite with its own private bathroom. Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

1202 Tannin Dr, Durham

$632,033

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199525 MLS

There's SWEETBRIER and then there's not exactly! The Triangle's destination for 5-star living is home to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath Saluda II, thoughtfully designed to blend style, comfort, and versatility. Gather around the cozy fireplace in the family room, entertain in the gourmet kitchen, or unwind in the sunroom that opens to an attached covered porch for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A first-floor flex/guest room tucked behind the kitchen, complete with a full bath, offers the perfect space for overnight guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, discover a spacious loft ideal for a second living area, playroom, or media space, plus a relaxing Primary Suite featuring a walk-in closet and convenient laundry room connection. A 3-car garage adds even more room for vehicles, storage, and all your lifestyle essentials. Easy sidewalk stroll to Sweetbrier's unparalleled amenities — massive clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool with lazy river, outdoor fireplace, firepit, trails, gathering areas, Ninja Warrior-themed playground, great lawn, and more! PRIME L-O-C-A-T-I-O-N puts Brier Creek shopping and dining at your fingertips, with super-quick access to RTP, RDU International Airport, and Duke. Enjoy the arts, dining, and nightlife of Downtown Durham and Downtown Raleigh, all from this heart-of-the-Triangle location. Come see how SWEET the Sweetbrier life truly is!

3806 Sweet Ivy Lndg Unit 607, Durham

$629,080

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10199352 MLS ⋅ Roland Ii BLDG.

The beautifully designed Roland II offers the perfect blend of space, style, and flexibility with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and thoughtfully crafted living areas throughout. The open-concept layout is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, while the bright sunroom provides the perfect space to relax and enjoy natural light year-round. Upstairs, a spacious loft offers endless possibilities for a media room, play area, or second living space. Bedroom 2 features access to a private balcony, creating a unique retreat for family members or guests. A charming covered porch extends your living space outdoors, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening gatherings. Additional highlights include a convenient pet pad tucked beneath the staircase, providing a dedicated space for your furry family members, and carefully designed living spaces that maximize comfort and functionality. Act now--buyers currently have the opportunity to select their own design finishes and personalize the home to match their style and preferences. Pricing is subject to change based on selected options, upgrades, and design choices. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to build a personalized Roland II in this sought-after community!

4020 Sweet Ivy Lndg Unit 313, Durham

$432,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10199240 MLS

Welcome to Avalon Place, your very own slice of nature less than 15 minutes from RDU. Host backyard BBQs on the patio just steps away from the kitchen. The downstairs flex space suits work or hobbies, while the main-level bed and bath are perfect for overnight guests. The main living space flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, outfitted with marble-look white quartz counters and gas appliances. Upstairs, a versatile loft is shared by three secondary bedrooms. The roomy primary suite features a massive walk-in closet and luxurious en-suite bath to elevate your morning routine. The Radiant package shines with slate cabinets, white quartz countertops, warm taupe EVP flooring, and soft gray carpet. Avalon Place offers a selection of two-story single-family homes and townhomes designed with open-concept layouts and spacious covered patios. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Durham, this tree-lined community provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to I-885 and US-70 for quick connections to RTP, RDU Airport and the rest of the Triangle. Plus, residents will enjoy planned amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, tot lot, and pickleball courts. Each of our homes is built with innovative, energy-efficient features designed to help you enjoy more savings, better health, real comfort and peace of mind.

1452 Hatteras Rd, Durham

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