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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

$386,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10175829 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The Lennon plan boasts a versatile loft and open main-level living space. Past the foyer, a large kitchen island anchors the open-concept great room creating an ideal space for entertaining. Enjoy weeknight cooking on the gas range or step out to the covered patio for a BBQ. Upstairs, the primary suite comes well-appointed with a luxurious en-suite bath to elevate your morning routine. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Durham, Avalon Place offers a selection of floorplans with open-concept layouts and energy-efficient features. Easy access to both I-885 and US-70 enables quick connections to RTP, RDU, and the rest of the Triangle, while residents will enjoy a host of planned amenities, including a pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts and more. 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.

1500 Hatteras Rd, Durham
$339,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10175830 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
There's SWEETBRIER and there's not exactly! Come home to the Triangle's destination for 5-star living! This END POSITION townhome lives LARGE with windows on 3-sides and 9' CEILINGS on main floor! Wide open concept design with spacious Family/Dining room opening clear to the stunning kitchen with richly stained cabinetry, subway tile backsplash and large center island with bar seating and pendant task lighting. Primary Suite with THREE CLOSETS including a massive walk-in wardrobe closet. Primary Bath with tile floor, separate water closet, dual vanities, QUARTZ countertop and walk-in TILE SHOWER! Let the HOA handle the heavy maintenance lifting, you go enjoy the world class Sweetbrier amenities - massive clubhouse, gym, resort pool with lazy river, outdoor fireplace, firepit, gathering spaces, Ninja-warrior themed playground, trails, dog park and more! Best part? We're in the heart of the Triangle with Brier Creek shopping and dining at your fingertips and just a quick ZIP to RTP, RDU Int'l and Duke! Enjoy the nighlife and arts scene in either Downtown Durham or Raleigh! Come see how SWEET the Sweetbrier lifestyle truly is!

1050 Tea Rose Ct Unit 370, Durham
$496,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10175792 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The backyard truly steals the show with a spacious Trex deck and a beautifully designed multi-tiered stone patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A stunning mature fig tree adds both charm and a bountiful seasonal treat. Inside, the home offers warm and inviting living spaces, including both a family room and separate living room, complemented by gas logs. The main level also features a generously sized laundry room. Upstairs the bedrooms are impressively spacious, and the primary suite includes dual walk in closets along with a private bath featuring a separate garden tub and walk in shower.

505 Jerome Rd, Durham
$564,700
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10175752 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this new modern style home close to shopping, downtown Durham, Duke University, Duke Hospital, coffee shops, restaurants and more! This 4 bedroom, three bath residence in the popular Bull City North neighborhood of Durham, NC offers unparalleled luxury appointments. Low maintenance luxury vinyl flooring (no carpet!) quartz countertops throughout, built-in bookshelves in the upstairs loft and family room that opens to a screened porch and looks onto a backyard of trees for the upmost in privacy! Huge kitchen island for the chef and lots of cabinet space too! The home features a 1st floor guest room with a full bath for the in-laws, guests or use as an exercise room, a hobby space or an office. Upstairs has a loft plus 3 more large bedrooms including the primary suite. At the end of a long day, step from your primary bedroom onto the 2nd story screened porch and enjoy the peacefulness of the trees beyond. The large walk-in utility room is steps away from all 2nd floor bedrooms and includes a convenient linen closet. Full integrated security system, a front door camera, a rear motion detector with lights and a camera too. Control it all with the app! This home also includes a washer and dryer. The HOA dues cover high speed internet, about 100 channels of entertainment and all lawn maintenance! That's right - all lawn maintenance is covered too! That is rare for a single-family home! More features include under counter lights in the bathrooms, 9' ceilings on both floors, cable railings, spice rack and built in garbage cans in the large kitchen, EV charger in the finished 2 car garage, double screened porches, tankless water heater for endless hot water, ceiling fans in all bedrooms! Your dog will enjoy one of the largest dog parks in the area with an adjacent multi-purpose recreation field. Due to the circular design of the neighborhood, you can join other residents in "walking the loop" after a long day! Agent is owner of the home.

215 Summer Breeze Dr, Durham
$479,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10175734 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
It is hard to find a home that checks off all of the boxes. Price, sqft, bedrooms, garage, location, outdoor space, etc. You can have it all. It's right here at 2109 Pear Tree. Don't stop reading! 3,100 square feet, first floor bedroom, 2 car garage, deck, covered front porch, 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, deck, living and family rooms, dining room, bonus room, fireplace, 1.3 miles to the freeway, and a mere 1.8 miles away is a Publix grocery store. Better yet, the highlight of the home has yet to be revealed. The large primary bedroom suite has lofted ceilings, a massive dual walk-in closet, and an attached office or sitting room. Welcome home! More information including all listing documents at www.2109PearTree.com.

2109 Pear Tree Ln, Durham
$1,550,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10175694 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Presale Opportunity - Customize Your Luxury Dream Home Near the Eno River Now is your chance to build a truly custom luxury home on over an acre in one of Durham's most private and scenic settings. The renderings shown represent the builder's current vision for the property, but as a presale buyer, you'll have the unique opportunity to personalize finishes, selections, and certain design elements before construction begins. Planned at approximately 4,470 heated square feet, this stunning Modern European-inspired home features a three-car garage, screened porch, dedicated home office, recreation room with wet bar, and a thoughtfully designed layout built for both everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath, while the upper level provides additional bedrooms, flexible living space, and a bonus room that can easily serve as a guest suite, media room, fitness space, or additional bedroom. Set among mature trees near the Eno River, this property offers the rare combination of privacy and convenience with no city taxes, private well water, and no HOA. Luxury, flexibility, and personalization come together at 1209 Terry Road. Secure the property now and work alongside the builder to create a home tailored to your lifestyle from the ground up. Lot is for sale for $175,000 if you want to bring your own builder. See MLS# 10183661 for land information.

1209 Terry Rd, Durham
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