700 N Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701

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Listing date Jun 24, 2026

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Overview

This infill corner development parcel offers frontage along Gilbert Avenue and Hwy 55. The property is positioned in the Eastway/Albright neighborhoods, providing a straightforward foundation for an owner to plan a new commercial development.

The site sits near Downtown Durham and is surrounded by established Durham Parks and Rec, along with local “ma and pop” stores and businesses. Eastway Elementary School is noted as an anchor in the area, helping define the neighborhood’s daily retail and service mix.

The parcel is also identified as being located in an Opportunity Zone. For buyers and developers, that designation may be relevant when evaluating potential structuring and development planning options for a new project near a well-established area of Durham.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Durham

County

Durham

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-78.8863809

Latitude

35.9952838

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - Infill corner parcel with frontage along Gilbert Avenue and Hwy 55 near Downtown Durham and Eastway Elementary.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 700 N Alston Avenue Durham, NC.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Infill corner development parcel with frontage along Gilbert Avenue and Hwy 55; Located near Downtown Durham in the Eastway/Albright neighborhoods; Opportunity Zone location