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Medical Professionals

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

$349,000
10169532 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and country living on this beautiful 10-acre homesite just minutes from downtown Hillsborough. Tucked away down a long privately shared drive, this rolling pasture property offers the ideal setting to build your dream farmhouse or custom estate with no HOA restrictions and horses allowed. Enjoy peaceful views, rolling pasture land, and the natural privacy of a mature tree line bordering the property. Beyond the rear tree line sits a neighboring pond, creating a scenic backdrop. Buyers also have the potential to open up pond views if desired. Surrounded by neighboring tracts of 10+ acres, this property offers a rare sense of space, privacy, and long-term tranquility. Bring your own builder, let us recommend one, or explore available home package options to bring your vision to life. Soil testing has already been completed, confirming suitability for a 4-5 bedroom septic system, helping streamline your building process. All this while being just minutes from the coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and local charm of downtown Hillsborough, and only about 30 minutes to Raleigh-Durham.

3 Deer Run Trl, Hillsborough
$1,595,000
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10169527 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Have you been waiting for the opportunity to purchase an immaculate townhome in one of Chapel Hill's most coveted neighborhoods at a very attractive price? Then that time is NOW. The sellers have moved and are ready for the Meadowmont townhome they enjoyed for almost 6 years to have new owners who will appreciate its many special features. Enjoy sitting on your front porch to enjoy peaceful views of the fountain in the verdant green park just across the street. Admire the wide and gracious foyer with high ceilings as you enter the home. On the main level, you will find a comfortable living room with custom built-in bookcases and cabinetry flanking the gas log fireplace. The adjacent kitchen features warm, solid cherry cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel Jenn-Aire appliances, as well as a large separate pantry. The dining room's proximity makes it easy to entertain family and friends. A terrace adjoining the living and dining rooms was enclosed to create a cozy heated and cooled sunroom to enjoy 12 months of the year. In spring and fall, open the windows to enjoy the fresh air! If desired, experience one level living: the primary suite on the first floor features a cozy sitting area with gas log fireplace, custom shutters and blinds for privacy, a large renovated closet by California Closets and an updated primary bath. On the second floor, a well lit office or flex room greets you at the top of the stairs. There are also two additional spacious bedrooms, each with an en suite bath. The third floor bonus room offers plenty of space for games, movies or TV watching, along with a full bath. It could also serve as a guest bedroom or second office if desired. The current owners extended the elevator so that it serves all four levels of the home, from the large ground level garage with two EV chargers, workshop and workout room, up to the bonus room on the third floor. There is abundant storage throughout the townhome. The home faces a lovely park and is steps from the UNC Wellness Center, Harris Teeter grocery store, walking and bike paths, and shops and restaurants. It's a beautiful home in great condition at a very nice price! We are seeking the buyer who, like Goldilocks, will find this home to be "just right" - not too big, not too small but just right! Some furnishings may convey or are negotiable with accepted offer. Sellers are offering a $5000 agent bonus and $5000 credit at closing to buyer for an accepted offer by 9/30/26.

217 Oval Park Pl, Chapel Hill
$325,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10169520 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this beautifully maintained ranch-style home situated on approximately 1.13 acres in Durham, offering the perfect combination of comfort, space, and long-term value. Ideal for first-time homebuyers, investors, downsizers, empty nesters, or buyers seeking one-level living, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath property provides move-in-ready convenience with major system upgrades already completed. Designed for easy everyday living, this home features hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen with oak cabinetry, backsplash, and ceramic tile flooring, plus a spacious expanded rear deck perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the peaceful outdoor setting. Extensive improvements were completed by the owner to enhance efficiency and help reduce future maintenance concerns, including roof replacement, updated plumbing, upgraded electrical wiring, replacement windows, added attic insulation, conversion from septic to public water, and deck expansion. The generous 1.13-acre lot offers flexibility for gardening, recreation, a storage shed, additional parking, outdoor entertaining, or future possibilities. Buyers will appreciate the blend of privacy and convenience with close proximity to shopping, dining, universities, hospitals, and major highways. Whether you're searching for a starter home, investment opportunity, rental potential, retirement-friendly layout, or a property with land and updates already in place, this Durham home checks all the boxes. Schedule your private showing today and discover the possibilities this one-level gem has to offer.

810 Milton Rd, Durham
$250,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10169480 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in Village Green! Located less than 2 miles from UNC Chapel Hill and downtown Chapel Hill, this beautifully renovated 2.5-bath condo combines style, location, and investment potential. Move-in ready and loaded with updates, the home features new shaker cabinets, ceramic tile floor, new showers, updated vanities, new flooring, and new appliances. The bright, open layout flows seamlessly to a private back patio with serene wooded views -- a rare setting perfect for entertaining or unwinding. Major system upgrades include a brand-new HVAC system (2025), hot water heater (2025), and the convenience of two assigned parking spaces right outside your door. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, and direct entry to the scenic Bolin Creek Trail. With outstanding access to UNC, downtown Chapel Hill, nearby transit, and popular shopping destinations like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Harris Teeter, University Place, this property offers unbeatable convenience in a quiet, private setting. Showings begin May 24th -- submit your offers early.

220 Elizabeth St Unit A18, Chapel Hill
$475,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10169403 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Fully renovated brick ranch living with rare outdoor space, parking, and storage in one of Durham's most walkable and fast-growing locations. 406 E Geer Street blends original character with the clean modern updates buyers actually want, including hardwood floors throughout, quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances, updated lighting, renovated bathrooms, and an open layout filled with natural light that lives far larger than its footprint. The connected kitchen, dining, and living spaces create an easy flow for everyday living, entertaining, or quiet nights at home, while all three bedrooms are generously sized and conveniently located on the main level. Outside, the property continues to separate itself from competing urban inventory with a side porch, rear deck, large open backyard, mature tree coverage, and a gravel parking area behind the home that gives you the convenience of true off-street parking without relying on street parking. One of the biggest hidden advantages of this property is the massive walk-in crawlspace functioning almost like basement storage with an incredible amount of usable space for bikes, tools, workout equipment, hobbies, and seasonal storage, which is exceptionally hard to find in this location. The combination of turnkey condition, one-level living, usable outdoor space, parking, privacy, and storage makes this a rare find just minutes from Golden Belt, Durham Central Park, Duke, breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, and everything that makes Durham living so appealing.

406 E Geer St, Durham
$597,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10169367 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This modern, new home features a kitchen that is at the heart of this home. Upstairs, a loft provides an additional movie room your loved ones will love. LPV engineered wood flooring, white cabinets, matching new white refrigerator, Concrete Mist quartz countertops, tan carpet in bedrooms, and gas fireplace. loft upgraded with matching LPV. Fenced backyard with deck. This house is a home! Come see this home before it is gone.

1807 Wrenn Rd, Durham
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