Walltown

Housing and prices

No median or sold-price data could be found. Only two active listings, on a Walltown page from a Durham brokerage dated 2026-10-26, were available: $370,000 (3 bed, 1,022 sq ft) and $1,290,000 (3 bed, 2,489 sq ft). That is a sample of two, not a market range, so check recent sold prices and flood maps for any specific address. (as of 2026-10; randycox.hpw.com)

Single-family houses

Duke's housing page describes mostly single-family homes; a 3-bedroom, 1,022 sq ft house at 1207 Berkeley Street was listed at $370,000 on October 26, 2026.

Duplexes

Duke's off-campus housing page describes Walltown as mostly single-family homes and duplexes.

Redevelopment site

The former Northgate Mall site is planned for a retail project under Regency Centers, with no set construction timeline.

Places to know

Getting around

Walkability

Duke's housing page lists groceries and restaurants within walking and biking distance of Walltown. Ninth Street businesses, including Elmo's Diner near Duke East Campus, are the nearest listed in this record.

Transit

Duke's housing page lists a walk to the East Campus bus stop for the C1 to West Campus. GoDurham's site links to a system map and trip planner for routes and fares.

Parking

Duke Gardens charges $2 per hour for parking, and its lot often fills before 10 a.m.

Drive to downtown

Check a map app for current drive time to downtown Durham.

Weekly and seasonal rhythm

• Pride: Durham, NC and Community Parade (Annual, late September to early October, Venues across Durham; parade on Duke East Campus)
  The 2026 week ran September 27 to October 3, with the Pride Community Parade on Saturday, October 3, from 12 to 2 p.m. on Duke East Campus. discoverdurham.com
• The Durham Nutcracker (Two weekends in early December, Walltown Children's Theatre production; venue not stated on its schedule page)
  The 2026 run is December 4 to 13, with seven performances; tickets are $25 general admission and $35 priority seating. walltownchildrenstheatre.org
• Greater Durham Black History Month Talent Showcase (Annual, February, Walltown Children's Theatre production; venue not stated on its schedule page)
  The 2027 showcase is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 at 6 p.m., with about $25 general admission and about $35 priority seating; tickets go on sale in 2027. walltownchildrenstheatre.org
• Pauli Murray Center visiting days (Most Wednesdays and Saturdays, 906 Carroll St)
  The center says it welcomes visitors most Wednesdays and Saturdays; specific hours are on its Plan Your Visit page, so confirm before going. paulimurraycenter.com
• Dog hours at Duke Gardens (Daily, before 10 a.m., all year, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St)
  Dogs are permitted only before 10 a.m., seven days a week; the grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset and parking often fills by 10. gardens.duke.edu
• Regulator Bookshop book club (Second Monday of each month, 720 Ninth St)
  The Regulator Book Club meets in the shop on the second Monday of each month; the shop also hosts author readings and book signings. regulatorbookshop.com

A perfect day

1. 8:30 a.m., Cocoa Cinnamon, 2627 Hillsborough Rd. Coffee made with Little Waves Coffee Roasters beans before the day starts. Tip: Confirm opening hours with the business first.
2. 9:00 a.m., Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Walk the free garden grounds, which open at 8 a.m. daily. Tip: Arrive before 10 a.m. for parking, and bring dogs before then.
3. 10:30 a.m., Pauli Murray Center. Visit the historic site built around the childhood home at 906 Carroll St. Tip: Open most Wednesdays and Saturdays; check the visit page.
4. 12:30 p.m., Elmo's Diner, 776 Ninth St. Late breakfast or lunch from the large breakfast menu. Tip: Weekend kitchen hours end at 3:30 p.m., so arrive early.
5. 2:00 p.m., The Regulator Bookshop. Browse the shelves and staff reading lists at 720 Ninth St. Tip: Check the shop for readings and hours.
6. 4:00 p.m., Walltown Park. Walk the park grounds beside the recreation center on West Club Boulevard. Tip: Check Durham Parks and Recreation for facility hours.
7. 6:30 p.m., Dain's Place, 754 Ninth St. Burgers, tots and a North Carolina craft beer. Tip: Call ahead for hours; ask about trivia night.

Honest trade-offs

• Flooding is a documented factor. Dye Branch runs through the low-lying area, and Wikipedia pictures floodwaters from Hurricane Florence on Buchanan Boulevard, between Trinity Park and Walltown, in September 2018. Check FEMA flood maps for any specific street.
• Northgate Mall has been vacant since 2020. Regency Centers plans a retail project on about one-third of the site, but it has set no timeline for demolition or construction, so the site's future remains open.
• Wikipedia reports rising property taxes and rents since the 2000s, driven by proximity to downtown Durham and Duke, and community leaders met city officials in 2018 to propose zoning and tax measures.
• Duke Gardens parking costs $2 per hour and often fills before 10 a.m. on nice days, so plan to arrive early or use another way in.

FAQs

Where is Walltown in Durham?

Walltown is a neighborhood north of Duke's East Campus. Wikipedia places it between the West Durham Historic District and the Trinity Historic District, with the Watts-Hillandale Historic District on its western side and Northgate Mall on its northeastern edge. A map app gives current distance and drive time to downtown Durham.

Why is the neighborhood called Walltown?

It is named for George Wall (1854 to 1930), a formerly enslaved man who worked as a custodian at Trinity College and built a house on Onslow Street in 1906. According to Wikipedia, the first church, Wall Street Baptist Church, was built in 1910, and the Walltown Community Council formed in 1937.

Does Walltown flood?

Parts of it can. Wikipedia describes the low-lying terrain as prone to flash flooding, with Dye Branch flowing through it, and shows Hurricane Florence floodwaters on Buchanan Boulevard between Trinity Park and Walltown in September 2018. Flood exposure varies street by street, so check FEMA maps for any listing.

What is happening with the old Northgate Mall site?

The mall has been vacant since 2020. Durham City Council approved the Walltown Small Area Plan as a guide for the site. Per Hoodline, Regency Centers plans to buy about one-third of it, brand its part Ellerbe Square and anchor it with a Target of roughly 140,000 sq ft, with no set timeline.

How much do homes in Walltown cost?

No reliable median could be found. A Durham brokerage's Walltown page showed two active listings on October 26, 2026: $370,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1,022 sq ft house and $1,290,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2,489 sq ft house. A sample of two is not a market range, so check recent sold prices.

How does a car-free trip from Walltown to Duke work?

Duke's housing page says to walk to the East Campus bus stop and take the Duke C1 to West Campus. Duke East Campus sits just south of Walltown. GoDurham's site at godurhamtransit.org links to a system map and trip planner for other routes and fares.

Where are LGBTQ+ places and events near Walltown?

The Pride Community Parade was held on Duke East Campus on October 3, 2026, as part of Pride: Durham, NC. The LGBTQ Center of Durham is at 118 Hunt St, and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice at 906 Carroll St is a National Historic Landmark site that welcomes visitors most Wednesdays and Saturdays.

What is on Ninth Street?

Ninth Street, near Duke's East Campus, includes The Regulator Bookshop at 720 Ninth St, Elmo's Diner at 776 Ninth St and Dain's Place at 754 Ninth St. Cocoa Cinnamon is nearby on Hillsborough Road. Confirm current hours before going, since listings change.