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    Poplar West - Unclaimed

    2721 Brown Ave, Durham, NC 27705

    Located in Durham zip code 27705
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    Off-campus housingThis community is close to campus, and is convenient for students.

    Neighborhood: 27705

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Durham

    Forest View Elementary
    Grades PK-5 • 2.8 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Brogden Middle
    Grades 6-8 • 2.5 miles
    5/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    Riverside High School
    Grades 9-12 • 4 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    College Readiness Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10

    Duke West Campus, Old West Durham, Lochn’ora, Carillon Forest and Omah Street span leafy residential blocks and wooded pockets west of central Durham, with the Duke campus shaping the area’s landmarks and street life. The climate brings warm, humid summers and mild winters. Duke Gardens offers landscaped paths and seasonal blooms, while the American Tobacco Trail provides room to walk or cycle; local parks and trails add outdoor options, including routes for dogs. Dining and coffee range from casual spots along Ninth Street and the nearby University Drive corridor to campus-area cafés. Shops and everyday services cluster near these corridors, with galleries, performances and nightlife available around Duke and downtown. Getting around is easiest by car or bus, though some destinations near campus and Ninth Street are walkable. ZIP code 27705 has a median rent of $1,700 per month and a typical range of $580 to $5,000.

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    Where is Poplar West located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    Poplar West is located at 2721 Brown Ave, Durham, NC. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin', and Nosh.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near Poplar West?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Poplar West include Duke Children's Hospital (Wilburt & Atala Davison Medical Center) (0.2 miles away), Lenox Baker Children's Hospital (0.3 miles away), and Durham VA Clinic 1C Oncology (0.6 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to Poplar West?

    The schools assigned to Poplar West include Forest View Elementary, Brogden Middle, and Riverside High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Poplar West?

    Poplar West is located near 6 grocery stores, including Harris Teeter (0.7 miles) and Duke Farmers Market (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Pet Supplies Plus Durham, are approximately 0.7 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near Poplar West?

    Poplar West is located within 0.4 miles of Medical Science Research Building II, 0.7 miles of Duke University Chapel, and 1 mile of campus drive parking lot.

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