One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Durham can be found just east of I-85 off Hillandale Rd—Croasdaile Farm. When driving through the community, it’s hard not to recognize the beauty of the maple, pine, and red oak trees. Old barns have been salvaged around the community which often makes a warm impression on those visiting Croasdaile Farm for the first time.

Croasdaile Farm was once a family farm that produced everything from tobacco, chickens, and pigs. A family heritage that stretches over a hundred years; this old farm turned community continues to be a premier luxury living destination for North Durham.

One of the major selling features at Croasdaile Farm are the mature trees, flowing green pastures, and the blend of the old country farm with the modern luxury estates. Recently, I had the chance to speak with the developer of Croasdaile Farm, David Beischer, the fourth generation owner of the family land, and he told me how conscious he has been of preserving much of the natural land at Croasdaile to maintain the natural beauty which is what homeowners and buyers appreciate most about the community.

Construction is currently is underway, and some of the top builders in the Triangle (Jordan Built, Legacy Custom Homes, and Homes by Dickerson)are building homes on just 28 lots. Ranging from $700,000 up to $1M+, homes in this neighborhood aren’t lasting long. Numbers for the first quarter of the year were stunning as the Average Days on Market in Croasdalie Farm was 108 days. Those are stellar numbers for homes selling at this price point in the Triangle when you compare it to some luxury communities seeing an average of over 200 days on market. The Average Sales Price was just over $758,000 and the number of total showing for the first quarter was a notable 81 days.

The most interesting point about Croasdaile Farm is while some other luxury communities are hosting mega events to turn attention towards their residential homes and private country clubs, Croasdaile Farm hasn’t said very much to the public when it comes to advertising. This community has done well simply by word of mouth. “The people who live here love it here; and they encourage their friends and family to buy here.” One homeowner told me.

The irony is that the story of Croasdaile Farm began as a family operated farm and is now a “family operated” community. The people who live here know each other, and in some cases even choose their neighbors by encouraging them to buy at Croasdaile Farm.