Lakewood (Tuscaloosa-Lakewood)

Housing and prices

ZIP-level, not a Lakewood-only figure: RealtyTrac's September 2026 summary for ZIP 27707, which includes Lakewood, shows a median sold price of about $408.3k and a median listing price of about $449k, with 209 homes sold that month. Individual sales run above and below these medians. (as of 2026-09; realtytrac.com)

Cottages and bungalows

Mainly single-story cottages and Craftsman-style bungalows, including homes built in 1916, one with brick salvaged from a tobacco warehouse.

Mid-century homes

A 1950s and 1960s building phase added more home types and sizes to the original grid.

New construction

Newer homes are being added among the older houses, per Durham Magazine's neighborhood profile.

Places to know

Getting around

Walkability

Cocoa Cinnamon, The Scrap Exchange, the Lakewood YMCA and Taqueria La Vaquita all sit on Chapel Hill Road, at numbers 2013 to 2700. The Rockwood cluster on University Drive is a separate trip.

Transit

GoDurham Route 10 runs between Durham Station and New Hope Commons, with stops along Chapel Hill Rd and University Dr, about every 30 minutes per the Transit app.

Parking

Not verified for this guide; confirm parking with each business before driving.

Drive to downtown

Chapel Hill Road and Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard both lead toward downtown; Route 10 to Durham Station was listed at about 40 minutes.

Weekly and seasonal rhythm

• Scrap Exchange donation hours (Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm, Scrap Thrift, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd)
  Donations are accepted at Scrap Thrift only; Sunday drop-off is by appointment for Friends of Mongo members, and Monday is closed. scrapexchange.org
• Guglhupf Sunday brunch (Sundays, 9am to 3pm, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd)
  The restaurant runs shorter hours on Sunday, 9am to 3pm, than on Tuesday through Saturday. guglhupf.com
• Foster's Market Family Dinners (Weekly, pickup on Mondays, 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd)
  Ready-to-heat meals are picked up Monday, the day Guglhupf and Nanas are closed. fostersmarket.com
• Rockwood Park picnic shelter season (April 1 through October 31, Rockwood Park, 2310 Whitley Dr)
  Small shelter reservations run through the season; city resident fees are $30 Monday to Thursday and $55 Friday to Sunday and holidays. Outside the season it is first come, first served. dprplaymore.org
• SmashFest (Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 3pm to 7pm, The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd)
  Free admission; tickets cost $1 each and are used to buy items to smash. Volunteers must be over 18 or with an adult. scrapexchange.org

A perfect day

1. 8:00am, Cocoa Cinnamon (Lakewood). Churros and a drinking chocolate or coffee Tip: Hours were not verified; check the shop's current hours.
2. 10:30am, The Scrap Exchange. Browse the thrift store, gallery and reuse shop Tip: Opens 10:30am Tuesday to Sunday.
3. 12:30pm, Taqueria La Vaquita. Tacos at the restaurant with the cow on the roof Tip: Listed hours run 10am to 9pm Saturday.
4. 2:00pm, Rockwood Park. Walk the 12-acre park and use the picnic tables Tip: Open dawn to dusk; restrooms on site.
5. 4:00pm, Wine Authorities. Pick a bottle under $50 from the small-estate list Tip: Open until 7pm on Saturday.
6. 5:30pm, Beer Study. A pour from the rotating taps; The Boot Room is next door Tip: Taps include Starpoint beers brewed in the same space.
7. 7:00pm, Nanas. Dinner in the Rockwood area Tip: Open 5pm to 10pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Honest trade-offs

• The northern part of the Lakewood Shopping Center is planned for redevelopment as a Reuse Arts District per Durham Magazine in 2019, so confirm a business is open before driving over.
• Hours for several listings here come from Discover Durham rather than each business, so confirm before making a special trip.
• GoDurham Route 10 runs about every 30 minutes per the Transit app, so plan a trip around the schedule rather than waiting at a stop.
• Several places keep short or closed days: Nanas is closed Sunday and Monday, Wine Authorities is closed Sunday, Guglhupf and The Scrap Exchange are closed Monday.
• ZIP 27707 price data covers 209 sales in September 2026 across a wide area, so one month's medians say little about a single street.

FAQs

Where exactly is Lakewood in Durham?

Lakewood is southwest of downtown, bounded by Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard to the south, James Street to the east, Chapel Hill Road to the west and Lakewood Avenue to the north. Durham Magazine's profile gives these boundaries and an approximate population of 1,500. The Rockwood commercial area adjoins it on University Drive.

What is the Lakewood Shopping Center?

It is the commercial block on Chapel Hill Road that sits on the former Lakewood amusement park, which opened in 1902 and ran about 30 years. The Scrap Exchange and other shops listed in Discover Durham's guide are there, and Durham Magazine says the northern portion is planned for redevelopment as a Reuse Arts District.

Are there parks nearby?

Rockwood Park at 2310 Whitley Drive is a 12.23-acre city park with a basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, grill and restrooms, open dawn to dusk. The shelter can be reserved from April 1 through October 31. Maplewood Cemetery, about 120 acres, is also listed in Discover Durham's area guide.

How does getting around work without a car?

GoDurham Route 10 runs between Durham Station and New Hope Commons, with stops along Chapel Hill Road and University Drive, about every 30 minutes according to the Transit app. GoTriangle routes 400 and 405 run every 15 minutes on weekdays between Chapel Hill and Durham, including the Duke medical centers.

What housing styles are common in Lakewood?

Single-story cottages and Craftsman-style bungalows make up most of the older housing, some built in 1916. A 1950s and 1960s phase added other house types and sizes, and newer construction is being added. A 2019 Durham Magazine profile gave the stock mix; check current listings for exact inventory.

What do homes cost in Lakewood?

No Lakewood-only figure was verifiable. RealtyTrac's September 2026 summary for ZIP 27707 shows a median sold price near $408.3k, a median listing price near $449k and 209 homes sold. Treat these as a ZIP-level reference, since the ZIP includes Lakewood, and check recent sales for specific streets.

Which LGBTQ+ health and wellness providers are on Chapel Hill Road?

Radical Healing, listed at 2003-2011 Chapel Hill Road, offers primary care with LGBTQIA+ health, gender-affirming care and PrEP among its clinical focuses, per the LGBTQ Center of Durham directory. Healing Arts Collaborative at 1800 W Lakewood Avenue offers therapy for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. Call each practice to confirm services and insurance.

Is there anything to do in the evening?

Beer Study on University Drive is open until 10pm or 11pm with 38 rotating taps, and The Boot Room, a soccer pub and sandwich shop, is next door. Nanas serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm.