Southpoint and South Durham

Housing and prices

Range, not an average, and ZIP-level: the middle half of 423 closed sales tracked by Resideline in ZIP 27713 over the six months to the October 26, 2026 snapshot ran from about $330,000 to $580,000, with a median of $428,525. Resideline calls this a tracked sample, not a market total, and it covers all property types. Citywide, Redfin's Durham median for January to June 2026 was $440,431. Asking rent at Lodge at Southpoint starts at $1,358 for a one-bedroom and tops out at $2,775 for a three-bedroom, before fees. (as of 2026-10; resideline.com)

Apartment complexes

Large communities cluster around the mall; Lodge at Southpoint, at 1300 Knoll Circle, was built in 2000 and lists 1 to 3 bedroom units.

Townhomes

Duke's off-campus housing guide describes townhomes grouped around Southpoint Mall alongside the apartment complexes.

Single-family homes

Detached homes in ZIP 27713 sell across a wide band; the middle half of tracked sales runs from about $330,000 to $580,000.

Places to know

Getting around

Walkability

Car-oriented. Duke's off-campus housing guide notes that most students living in the area have cars. Walking works within single shopping clusters, but roads like NC 54, NC 751 and Fayetteville Road separate most destinations.

Transit

The South Regional Library lists GoDurham Route 12 and GoTriangle Route 805 as serving it. Check current GoDurham and GoTriangle schedules for other stops.

Parking

Wikipedia lists about 6,400 spaces at the mall, and the library has a large free lot.

Drive to downtown

About 10 miles to Duke campus per Duke's housing guide; allow extra time at rush hour.

Weekly and seasonal rhythm

• South Durham Farmers' Market (Saturdays, rain or shine; 8 a.m. to noon April-October, 9 a.m. to noon November-March, Hub RTP, 500 Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC 27709)
  The market's own site calls Saturday, October 31 (Howl-Ween) the last 8 a.m. market of the year, with 9 a.m. winter starts after it. Discover Durham's Southpoint guide places the market at Greenwood Commons; the market's own site lists Hub RTP. southdurhamfarmersmarket.com
• Trivia night and Food Truck Fridays (Wednesdays for trivia, Fridays for food trucks, year-round, The Glass Jug Beer Lab, 5410 NC Highway 55, Suite V)
  The venue listing also shows a Wednesday half-off THC beverage happy hour listed through 12/30/2026 and a beer garden concert series. discoverdurham.com
• Music on Main (Seasonal series; dates not published on the pages checked, The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd)
  The mall homepage shows a Music on Main 2026 banner without dates, and Discover Durham mentions live music, magicians, jugglers and dancers among the shops. Call the mall at (919) 572-8800 for dates. streetsatsouthpoint.com
• Concerts at the Creek (Monthly live music with regional artists, Hub RTP, 500 Park Offices Dr)
  Discover Durham says regional artists perform at Hub RTP once a month. Confirm the month's date with Hub RTP. discoverdurham.com
• Weekly wine tastings at The Wine Cellar (Weekly, Sutton Station shopping center, Southpoint area)
  Discover Durham's Southpoint guide lists The Wine Cellar's weekly tastings; the day and time are not posted there, so ask the shop. discoverdurham.com

A perfect day

1. 8:00 a.m. Saturday, South Durham Farmers' Market, Hub RTP. Walk the market stalls for produce. Tip: Hours run 8 a.m. to noon April through October; winter hours start at 9 a.m.
2. 10:00 a.m., Rise Durham Southpoint. Order a biscuit sandwich at Renaissance Village for a late breakfast. Tip: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily; little indoor seating.
3. 11:30 a.m., American Tobacco Trail. Walk or ride the paved greenway over the Interstate 40 pedestrian bridge. Tip: Skip Scott-King Road street parking; use Herndon Park instead.
4. 1:30 p.m., Perkins Orchard. Browse the produce stand and take the $25 bag deal. Tip: Open until 8 p.m. daily; Sunday starts at noon.
5. 3:00 p.m., People's Coffee. Get a specialty drink and a waffle or burrito. Tip: Closes at 4 p.m. daily.
6. 4:30 p.m., The Streets at Southpoint. Walk the shops or catch an AMC Dine-In showing. Tip: About 6,400 parking spaces; the mall homepage shows no Music on Main dates.
7. 7:00 p.m., Beer Tooth Taproom. Try a flight from the 36 rotating taps. Tip: Open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. other nights.

Honest trade-offs

• Nearly every errand needs a car. Duke's off-campus housing guide notes most residents have cars, and NC 54, NC 751 and Fayetteville Road separate destinations.
• The area is about 10 miles from Duke campus, so evening trips to downtown venues mean a drive on Interstate 40 or NC 147.
• Sale prices vary widely: the middle half of tracked ZIP 27713 sales spans roughly $330,000 to $580,000, and a one-bedroom at Lodge at Southpoint starts around $1,358 before fees.
• Street parking at the Scott-King Road end of the American Tobacco Trail was removed in 2016, so trail visits depend on lots such as Herndon Park.
• Breweries, cafes and shops are spread across separate shopping centers instead of one walkable street, so a day out usually means several short drives.

FAQs

Is a car needed to live around Southpoint?

In practice, yes. Duke's off-campus housing guide notes that people living near Southpoint most often have cars because of the roughly 10-mile distance to campus. The South Regional Library lists GoDurham Route 12 and GoTriangle Route 805. Check current schedules before planning a car-free routine.

How far is Southpoint from downtown Durham?

Duke's off-campus housing guide puts the Southpoint area about 10 miles from campus. Drive time depends on traffic, and rush hour on Interstate 40 and NC 147 adds time. Check a live map for the day and hour of your trip before relying on any estimate.

What do homes cost in the 27713 ZIP code?

Resideline's tracked sales in ZIP 27713 over six months to its October 26, 2026 snapshot had a median of $428,525, and the middle half of 423 closed sales ran from about $330,000 to $580,000. That is a sample across all property types, not a quote for any one home. Redfin's Durham citywide median for January to June 2026 was $440,431.

What do apartments near the mall cost?

Lodge at Southpoint, at 1300 Knoll Circle, lists base rent from $1,358 for a one-bedroom, $1,569 for a two-bedroom and $1,990 for a three-bedroom, topping out at $2,775. RentCafe notes the base rent may not include recurring monthly fees. Other complexes cluster around the mall, so compare fees and lease terms.

Is there anywhere to walk or bike without driving on busy roads?

The American Tobacco Trail is a paved greenway that crosses Interstate 40 on a pedestrian bridge. Its Durham County segment is 11.4 miles. Triangle Trails points trail users at the Scott-King Road end to Herndon Park for parking, because street parking there was removed in 2016.

Where is the nearest farmers market?

The South Durham Farmers' Market runs Saturdays at Hub RTP, 500 Park Offices Drive, from 8 a.m. to noon April through October and 9 a.m. to noon November through March, per its own site. Perkins Orchard on Barbee Road is an open-air produce stand open daily, with Sunday hours of noon to 8 p.m.

Where are the drinks and live music near Southpoint?

Beer Tooth Taproom on NC 54 has 36 taps of rotating craft beverages. Tobacco Wood Brewing has a Durham taproom on Meridian Parkway. The Glass Jug at Greenwood Commons lists Wednesday trivia, Friday food trucks and a beer garden concert series. The mall homepage shows a Music on Main 2026 banner without dates.

Are any of these businesses LGBTQ+ owned?

Discover Durham's list of LGBTQIA-owned and operated Durham businesses includes Beer Tooth Taproom on NC 54 and a Bull City Crossfit entry; this record lists Bull City CrossFit on Garrett Road. See the venue pages and Discover Durham's list for current details.