Chancellors Ridge, Durham NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Chancellors Ridge is a south Durham neighborhood in ZIP 27713, about 1.9 miles by road from The Streets at Southpoint. Durham County records show about 455 homes: 375 single-family homes, with a median of about 2,377 heated square feet, and 80 townhomes. The 26 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026 had a median of $547,500.

Here is where Chancellors Ridge is, the pool and clubhouse, what the homes are like, recent sale prices, the HOA and the assigned schools. This guide covers the neighborhood as a whole.

Where Chancellors Ridge is

County records list the homes inside the City of Durham, in the 27713 ZIP code. Many street names follow a college theme: Chancellors Ridge Drive, Intern Drive, Scholastic Way, Professor Place, Alumni Avenue, Sophomore Way, Freshman Drive, College Drive, Higher Learning Drive and Student Drive (Durham County property records).

Road distances from the center of the neighborhood (OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026):

  • The Streets at Southpoint: 1.9 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 7.1 miles
  • American Tobacco Campus: 9.8 miles
  • RDU Airport: 12.6 miles
  • Duke Chapel: 12.6 miles
  • Duke University Hospital: 12.7 miles

Pool and clubhouse

Chancellors Ridge is described on its association portal as a community of 455 large, wooded home sites with a swimming pool and clubhouse (Chancellor's Ridge, PPM Engage). County records show common areas owned by the Chancellors Ridge Homeowners Association (Durham County property records).

Homes in Chancellors Ridge

Across the 455 homes (Durham County property records, November 2026):

  • 375 single-family homes: 1,754 to 3,242 square feet at the 10th and 90th percentiles, 2,377 median; lots of about 0.20 acres median
  • 80 townhomes: 1,276 to 1,949 square feet at the 10th and 90th percentiles, 1,538 median

The county parcel data used here does not include year built (Durham County property records). Ask for the build year and permit history for a specific home.

Recent sale prices

Durham County records show 26 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026, with an overall median of $547,500. The 22 single-family sales had a median of $565,500, from $455,000 to $820,000. The 4 townhome sales had a median of $310,500, from $285,000 to $385,000 (Durham County property records).

HOA

County records show common areas owned by the Chancellors Ridge Homeowners Association (Durham County property records). Ask for the dues, any special assessments and the resale fees for a specific home on the NC Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.

The Chancellors Ridge market right now

For the 27713 ZIP code, which covers a large part of south Durham, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $424,875, about flat year over year (down less than 0.1%)
  • Median days on market: 39, compared with 33 a year earlier
  • Homes sold in September: 168, compared with 161 a year earlier
  • Sale-to-list price: 98.7%
  • Homes sold above list price: 20.6%
  • Homes with a price drop: 43.4%

What it means: the 27713 median was about flat from a year ago, and about 43% of homes had a price drop. Chancellors Ridge single-family homes sell above the ZIP median, and townhomes sell below it.

Assigned schools

Durham Public Schools assigns by address. All 50 sampled Chancellors Ridge addresses were in the base zones for Lyons Farm Elementary, Lowes Grove Middle and Hillside High (Durham City-County GIS). Check a specific address with the Durham address lookup.

Things to do nearby

  • The Chancellors Ridge pool and clubhouse.
  • The Streets at Southpoint, about 1.9 miles away.
  • Research Triangle Park, about 7.1 miles away.
  • Chapel Hill, a short drive west.

Buying in Chancellors Ridge: what to check

  • Build year, roof, HVAC and water heater age.
  • HOA dues, pool access and rules.
  • Townhome versus single-family rules and what the HOA maintains.
  • Lot slope, trees and drainage.
  • School assignment by exact address.

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Selling in Chancellors Ridge: what buyers ask about

  • Recent comparable sales of the same home type and size.
  • Updates to the kitchen, baths and major systems.
  • Walking distance to the pool and clubhouse.
  • Drive times to Southpoint, RTP and Chapel Hill.
  • Assigned schools.

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Chancellors Ridge FAQs

Where is Chancellors Ridge in Durham?

Chancellors Ridge is in south Durham, in ZIP 27713, about 1.9 miles by road from The Streets at Southpoint.

How many homes are in Chancellors Ridge?

Durham County records show about 455 homes: 375 single-family homes and 80 townhomes.

What do homes in Chancellors Ridge cost?

From October 2025 through September 2026, single-family sales had a median of $565,500 and townhome sales had a median of $310,500, per Durham County records.

Does Chancellors Ridge have a pool?

Yes. The community has a swimming pool and clubhouse, per its association portal.

Why do the streets have college names?

Many Chancellors Ridge streets follow a college theme, such as Scholastic Way, Professor Place, Alumni Avenue and Freshman Drive.

Is there an HOA in Chancellors Ridge?

Yes. County records show the Chancellors Ridge Homeowners Association. Ask for dues and fees on the disclosure statement for a specific home.

Which schools serve Chancellors Ridge?

Sampled addresses were in the base zones for Lyons Farm Elementary, Lowes Grove Middle and Hillside High. Confirm any address with the Durham address lookup.

Thinking of selling in Chancellors Ridge?

Chancellors Ridge has single-family homes and townhomes that sell at very different prices. The right comparable sales match the home type and size. We price from recent Chancellors Ridge sales of similar homes.

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