Fendol Farms, Durham NC
A completed Lennar 55+ community of 503 homes with single-level living, a clubhouse, heated pool, six lighted pickleball courts, resident clubs, lawn service, and included Spectrum internet and television.
A Brier Creek 55+ community built around low-maintenance living
Fendol Farms is a 55+ community of 503 homes built by Lennar in the Brier Creek area of Durham, North Carolina, and it is now fully built out. Life here centers on a clubhouse that opened in 2022, with a heated pool, six lighted pickleball courts, tennis, bocce, trails, and a calendar of resident clubs run with help from an on-site lifestyle director.
The practical details matter as much as the amenity list. Buyers usually want to understand what the dues cover, how the single-family homes differ from the townhomes, what the age restriction means in practice, and what is worth verifying before an offer is written.
Fendol Farms operates as a 55+ age-restricted community
Lennar built and marketed Fendol Farms at Brier Creek for buyers aged 55 and over, and the association operates it as an age-restricted community. The recorded declaration controls the details, including how a spouse or second occupant is treated, so the governing documents remain the authority for a specific purchase.
The declaration controls
Age requirements operate under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act and the association’s recorded occupancy and verification rules.
Children’s swim hour
The pool sets aside a daily children’s swim hour from 1pm to 3pm for visiting family.
Up to four accompanied guests
Residents may host up to four guests at the amenities at a time, accompanied, with guest bands available for a small fee.
Compare the dues by what they include, not by the number alone
Current handoff figures are $310 per month for single-family homes and $395 per month for townhomes. Assessments can change, so the current amount for the exact property should be confirmed with management before an offer.
Current handoff figure
Includes Spectrum internet and TV, lawn service, amenity access, and common area maintenance.
Different maintenance profile
The townhome assessment is higher, so the exact maintenance responsibilities should be reviewed with the resale documents.
Spectrum internet + TV
TV Select and two boxes are included. DVR service is not included.
What the dues cover
Spectrum 1G internet and TV Select with two boxes, lawn mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizer and pre-emergent treatment, some pruning, leaf removal, clubhouse and amenity access, activities, and common area maintenance.
Two details buyers miss
Beginning in 2026, homes with fenced yards became responsible for landscaping inside the fence. Fitness classes are paid separately, and some community events also carry a resident charge.
A lower HOA figure elsewhere is not automatically cheaper if internet, television, lawn care, or other services must be purchased separately. Compare the total monthly ownership picture.
Single-level living is the common thread, but not every plan is identical
The community includes 432 single-family homes and 71 townhomes, with homes running roughly 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. Resale prices have generally ranged from the low $400,000s to the upper $600,000s, with townhomes typically at the lower end and larger single-family plans at the upper end.
Lennar designed the homes around single-level living, with the primary suite, kitchen, and main living space on one floor. Several plans add optional second-floor space for a bonus room or guest suite, so the exact configuration should be confirmed before touring if avoiding stairs is part of the move.
- 432 single-family homes
- 71 townhomes
- Approx. 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft
- Main-level primary living
- Optional upstairs space in some plans
- Resale inventory only
Single-Family Homes
The larger portion of Fendol Farms. These homes typically appeal to buyers who want a detached home while keeping lawn responsibilities lower than in a conventional neighborhood.
- Approx. 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft
- Main-level living focus
- $310/mo handoff HOA figure
- Resale only
Townhomes
Attached homes provide a different maintenance and pricing profile within the same community, while retaining access to the same resident amenities and activity program.
- Lower end of typical resale band
- Main-level living options
- $395/mo handoff HOA figure
- Resale only
A full amenity package with unusually strong court access
The clubhouse opened in June 2022 and includes a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, and a patio with grills. Outdoor amenities include a heated swimming pool, hot tub, six lighted pickleball courts, two lighted tennis courts, bocce, two dog parks, a community garden, playground, and walking trails.
Access runs on a FOB system. The clubhouse is open from 6am to 11:59pm, courts until 10:30pm, and the remaining outdoor amenities from dawn until dusk. Clubhouse rooms are reserved by clubs and committees rather than by individual residents.
The calendar matters as much as the clubhouse
Fendol Farms has a broad roster of resident-run clubs and special interest groups, with an on-site lifestyle director helping support the community calendar. Activities span athletics, cards and games, social groups, hobbies, learning, and community service.
The association also runs events such as food trucks, trivia nights, live music, a chili cookoff, casino night, bingo, monthly happy hours, movie nights, educational lectures, pool events, ice cream socials, holiday craft fairs, and group outings. Some events carry a resident charge.
Touring tip: ask to see the current month’s activity calendar rather than relying only on an amenity brochure. The live calendar is a better picture of how the community functions day to day.
What else it costs to own here
Streets and sidewalks are public and maintained by the City of Durham. Utility responsibility is straightforward, with Spectrum internet and television already included in the association dues.
Utilities
Electric: Duke Energy
Water and sewer: City of Durham
Natural gas: Enbridge Gas
Internet and TV: Spectrum, included in dues
Waste collection
City of Durham handles trash and recycling. The supplied community information lists trash pickup on Mondays and recycling every other Monday.
Brier Creek access with a Durham County address
Fendol Farms sits in the Brier Creek area of Durham County, with the clubhouse at 1420 Fendol Farms Parkway, Durham, NC 27703. The location places the community in the corridor between Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, part of the broader Research Triangle region.
Fendol Farms is entirely within Durham County. School assignment is address-specific and should be checked through Durham Public Schools rather than inferred from the community name.
How Fendol Farms fits among nearby active-adult communities
The useful comparison is not which community is universally better. Compare what the dues include, how much true single-level inventory exists, the size and activity calendar, and whether the home is detached or attached.
Fendol Farms
Durham · 503 homes · Lennar · 432 single-family + 71 townhomes · fully built out and resale only.
View Current ResalesCarolina Arbors
A larger Del Webb community in the same broader Brier Creek corridor, with a different scale of clubhouse and resident programming.
Explore Carolina ArborsCreekside at Bethpage
Another nearby active-adult option worth touring in the same week when comparing home types, dues, and amenity scale.
Explore Creekside at BethpageCurrent Fendol Farms resale listings
Fendol Farms is fully built out, so current availability comes entirely from owners placing homes on the market. Inventory can be thin at any given moment.
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If only a few listings appear, that reflects current resale inventory. A saved search can help you see the right floor plan as soon as it reaches the market.
What I tell buyers about Fendol Farms
Six details tend to matter more than the brochure once you start comparing actual resale homes.
Compare dues against what they cover
Fendol Farms includes 1G internet and television in the assessment. Pricing those services separately can materially change a side-by-side monthly comparison.
Check whether the yard is fenced
As of 2026, homes with fenced yards handle landscaping inside the fence themselves. That changes the maintenance picture for buyers specifically seeking a lower-maintenance move.
Choose townhome or single-family deliberately
The dues differ, the maintenance responsibilities differ, and the resale pool differs. They are two distinct products within the same community.
Pay attention to lot position
What a lot backs to and how far it sits from the clubhouse can change how the home feels day to day. Some buyers want quick amenity access; others prefer more separation.
Read the governing documents properly
Exterior modification approvals, pet limits, parking rules, and other daily-life restrictions are established in the recorded documents rather than the marketing brochure.
For sellers, presentation matters
Buyers often compare several active listings in the same week. Homes that photograph well and feel move-in ready tend to earn the attention first, which is why a staging consultation is included with every listing.
Fendol Farms FAQ
The answers below match the current community handoff and should be kept synchronized with the page’s FAQ schema when we add it.
What are the HOA dues at Fendol Farms?
Dues are $310 per month for single-family homes and $395 per month for townhomes. They cover Spectrum 1G internet and TV select with two boxes, lawn service including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizer, pruning and leaf removal, access to the clubhouse and amenities, and common area maintenance. Fitness classes and some events are paid separately, and since 2026 homes with fenced yards handle landscaping inside the fence.
How many homes are in Fendol Farms?
There are 503 homes: 432 single-family houses and 71 townhomes. The community is fully built out by Lennar, so all homes available now are resale.
Which county is Fendol Farms in?
Fendol Farms is located entirely within Durham County, North Carolina, with the clubhouse at 1420 Fendol Farms Parkway, Durham, NC 27703. Streets and sidewalks are public and maintained by the City of Durham, and City of Durham provides water, sewer, and waste collection.
Are the homes in Fendol Farms single-story?
Homes here were designed around single-level living, with several plans offering optional second-floor space for a bonus room or guest suite. Homes run roughly 1,500 to 2,500 square feet. If avoiding stairs is the point of the move, the specific floor plan is confirmed before touring.
Is there a pool at Fendol Farms, and is it heated?
Yes. The outdoor pool is heated and closes during the cold weather season, and the hot tub is open year round. There is a daily children’s swim hour from 1pm to 3pm for visiting family. Residents may bring up to four accompanied guests, with guest bands available for a small fee.
How do I sell my home in Fendol Farms?
Selling in a built-out community means competing directly against the other homes listed the same week, which puts preparation and presentation front and center. Every listing includes a staging consultation and an appraiser’s price opinion, arranged after the listing agreement is signed at no extra cost, so pricing starts from real data. Showings are coordinated for you and access runs through a SentriLock electronic lockbox, which records exactly who entered and when. Sellers who have already moved out of state are handled the same way as sellers down the street.
Official Community Information
The association is the authoritative source for current dues, governing documents, amenity rules, and age requirements. Association: Fendol Farms at Brier Creek, OA. Clubhouse: 1420 Fendol Farms Parkway, Durham, NC 27703. Management: Community Association Management Services (CAMS). Association office: (984) 219-1116.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fendol Farms?
Whether you are considering a move into Fendol Farms or preparing to sell a home there, Carolyn can help you compare the home types, review the association documents, understand the resale market, and coordinate the transaction from the first conversation through closing.
Buyer agency compensation is explained and put in writing before touring. For sellers, the listing service includes a staging consultation, an appraiser’s price opinion arranged after the listing agreement is signed at no extra cost, and coordination of repairs and moving logistics.
Carolyn Graven, NC License #319609
Keller Williams Elite Realty
245 NC-54, Ste 101, Unit-01, Durham, NC 27713
Call or text: 919-500-6159
Email: [email protected]
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