Trinity Commons
2530 Erwin Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
$1,545 - $2,895
Studio - 2 Beds
Willard Street Apartments
481 Willard St,
Durham,
NC
27701
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Highlights
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Grill
- Property Manager on Site
- Business Center
About Willard Street Apartments
Willard Street Apartments offers a blend of style and comfort. You'll find this community in the American Tobacco area of Durham. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has in store. Drop by the leasing office to see available floor plans and find your new place at Willard Street Apartments.
Willard Street Apartments is an apartment community located in Durham County and the 27701 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Durham Public School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Playground
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Multi Use Room
- Playground
- Grill
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Freezer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
481 Willard St,
Durham,
NC
27701
It's where music, theater, bars, restaurants, and sports merge in Durham. The one-million-square-foot American Tobacco District is considered Durham's entertainment district, and it's all here -- restaurants, bars, the Durham Performing Arts Center, and the Durham Stadium, home of the Durham Bulls. The American Tobacco Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- the tobacco factory was first built in 1874. Today, the district contains 14 historic buildings. It is a trendy community that features its own events, like concerts and art shows.
American Tobacco is located downtown, directly north of the Durham Freeway and extending north to Pettigrew Street. The walkable district contains a variety of loft apartments in historic warehouses, along with office space to create a vibrant live-work-play community. Some local hotspots in the neighborhood include the Bull Durham Beer Company, Saladelia Café, and Basan Bull City Sushi.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| American Tobacco | Durham, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,383 | $1,316 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,479 | $1,386 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,043 | $1,618 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,974 | $1,944 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 11.7 mi |
Willard Street Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.3 miles from Duke University. It is also near N.C. Central Univ. and Durham Tech. Comm. Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
230 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
643 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
763 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
395 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
106 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
523 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
158 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
17 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near Willard Street Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71
/ 100
Traffic
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481 Willard St
Durham, NC 27701