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Match Day is almost here! Each March, hundreds of fourth-year medical students hoping to complete their education in a top program are matched with Duke University or UNC residency and fellowship training programs. Both hospitals offer many top-ranked programs as rated by Doximity Residency Navigator and U.S News & World Report.

So if your match brings you to the beautiful Triangle region of North Carolina, you’re in luck! Durham and Chapel Hill are both great places to live, attracting people from around the country with an alluring mix of sunny weather, charming Southern culture, awesome sports teams and excellent schools. But where are you going to live?

That’s where we come in. At Local Market Realty, Michele Burris and Sue Fox specialize in working with medical professionals. We have many years of experience helping Duke and UNC residents find the right home quickly, within their budget and close to campus, before their residency begins. We can help you with financing too, as we have a list of reputable lenders who provide zero-percent down “doctor loans” to medical residents.

Many residents choose to buy a home here rather than rent, because the numbers tend to favor ownership. We have helped our past clients calculate the difference between renting a $1500/month apartment and buying a home with a similar mortgage payment, and buying a home generally results in a savings of tens of thousands of dollars over just a few years. If you prefer to rent, we can help you with that too.

Choosing a residency program is one of the biggest decisions new physicians face in their careers. You’ve done the hard part… now give us a call and let us make your housing search easy. 

Newest Homes for Sale

$315,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 10180055 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Turn key ready and price reduced! New roof, new HVAC, new Hardie Board siding, new kitchen and bath cabinets, new stainless stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and stackable W&D are included. 105 E Murray Ave offers the peace of mind of new construction with the character of an established neighborhood. Perfect move in ready three-bedroom, One-bath property on a spacious 0.26-acre lot, located in Durham's desirable Northgate Park. This home offers low maintenance, comfort, privacy, and a great location. Fresh paint and floors brightens each room, enhancing the inviting and functional layout -- ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize. Outside, you'll find a freshly painted deck, a large fenced private yard perfect for your pet, entertaining, gardening and relaxing. In addition a detached (10x16) floored shed (just painted and new roof) offering great storage and workshop space. A covered carport adds everyday convenience. Enjoy walkability to scenic trails, Museum of Life and Science, Redstart Takeaway, Perfect Lovers and Omies Coffee. All this is just 2.8 miles from downtown Durham! Near Duke University, hospitals, shopping, dining, and entertainment -- this home in Northgate Park truly puts the best of Bull City at your fingertips.

105 E Murray Ave, Durham
$1,200,000
10179962 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The next chapter begins here at "0" Rolling Road. For generations, this beautiful wooded parcel has been quietly preserved as part of the original owners' treasured Lake Forest property. More than simply vacant land, it represents the opportunity to become the next steward of one of Chapel Hill's enduring legacy offerings. Offered exclusively as two lots, this .63-acre vacant parcel is being sold together with the adjoining residence at 321 Woodhaven (PIN #9789974463), creating an extraordinary combined offering of approximately 1.16 acres. Together, the properties provide a rare opportunity to preserve the character of one of Lake Forest's original homesites, while enjoying the privacy, flexibility, and possibilities that an adjoining parcel affords. Whether envisioned as an expansive estate setting, a thoughtfully designed outdoor retreat, or an opportunity to explore future development potential, buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence with the Town of Chapel Hill regarding intended use if maximum density is desired. Located just moments from Eastwood Lake, minutes from Village Plaza, the UNC campus, and downtown Chapel Hill, opportunities like this rarely become available. The original owners have faithfully stewarded this special place for decades. Now, they invite its next steward to write the property's next chapter.

00-00 Rolling Rd, Chapel Hill
$359,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10179957 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to 112 Monarda Way, a beautiful residence tucked into one of Hillsborough's most desirable amenity-rich neighborhoods. Enjoy scenic trails right outside your door and a community pool perfect to cool off on warm summer days. This home boasts hardwood floors throughout and the modern kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances for an upscale feel. Fridge and dishwasher new (2026). Kitchen island overlooks large family room with a fireplace to warm up by in the cold winter months. The primary bedroom comes with a roomy walk-in closet, and you've also got an attached garage for parking, storage, or whatever you need. And here's the best part: the back of the house faces west, so every evening the sun comes pouring in to light everything up with a gorgeous golden glow. About 15 minutes commute to Duke University and 20 minutes to UNC.

112 Monarda Way, Hillsborough
$499,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10179906 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Experience tranquility and comfort in this beautiful, light-filled home on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Built in 2023, this nearly new home has been meticulously maintained and is move-in ready. Numerous kitchen upgrades include quartz counter tops, tile backsplash, porcelain farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and gas stove. Owners' suite with double vanities, tile shower, garden tub, and spacious walk-in closet. This home has a terrific floor plan- check out the VIRTUAL TOUR! Kitchen opens to living room and breakfast nook, butler's pantry, downstairs office, and work-out room that could easily be turned back into a formal dining room. Second floor includes three additional spacious bedrooms and laundry room. Other amazing features include soaring ceilings and two-car garage with plenty of storage. Serene outdoor area includes charming front porch overlooking beautifully landscaped front yard, rear patio perfect for relaxing, garden area, and large, private back yard on .36-acre lot. Fabulous North Durham location in desirable Huntington Valley neighborhood within 20 minutes from Duke University and downtown Durham. Don't miss this amazing home!

5420 Beardsley Ct, Durham
$339,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10179866 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Great offering in a 3 BR 2½ bath townhome on three levels in iconic Village West, located in the heart of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Main floor has hardwood flooring in the foyer and in central living space which boasts an open floor plan with dining area. Eat-in kitchen with updated simulated wood flooring and ample light. The 1/2 bath just off of the foyer has a custom drop-in Mexican Talavera sink and blue/white tile floor. Lovely private deck off the living room overlooks wooded views and a beautiful large magnolia tree. Upstairs is a large, primary bedroom with dual closets and its own private sink/ vanity area that connects to "Jack and/or Jill and Jill and/or Jack" room with the tub and toilet. The second bedroom is ample sized with good closet space. It has access off the upstairs landing to a bath with private vanity/sink and a doorway to the shared showering room. There is a separate closet in the hall upstairs for washer/dryer. There is a lower level in-law suite (3rd bedroom) that can lock separately from the rest of the home and has its own private entrance from the outside (back of property) with a covered patio. This room has a tiled kitchen area with countertop/cabinets, a small stove hookup, and tiled sink and pantry area. The rest is a carpeted open "studio" floor plan and a full bath with blue/white tiled floor and a concrete topped vanity with circular vessel sink, Basically an efficiency apartment if you install a small stove, and it is wired for that. Close to the community clubhouse, private pool, dog park, tennis court & basketball, w/ easy access to Umstead Park trails & the Bolin Creek Greenway. In the Chapel Hill/Carrboro school district, it's just 1.5 miles to UNC—bike to campus or catch the free bus right down the street. A quiet, natural setting w/ wooded views all around

206 Ridge Trl, Chapel Hill
$384,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 10179827 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
1712 N Roxboro St is a one-story Durham single family home built in 1945 on a generous lot. The kitchen anchors the open main level with a center island for added prep space and casual seating, stone countertops, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood flooring flows through the adjoining living and dining areas, which draw in natural light from multiple windows and are finished with ceiling fans for airflow. The bedrooms offer well-proportioned space with hardwood floors, while the bathrooms include vanity storage and a combined tub and shower. A covered front porch adds a sheltered entry, and the surrounding yard provides open outdoor space. Clean, functional finishes complete this well-maintained residence.

1712 N Roxboro St, Durham
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