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About Chapel Hill, NC

With a population of a little over 60,000, Chapel Hill is a cozy little college town that many consider an ideal place to live. Chapel Hill still has a downhome vibe, but with an eclectic touch.

Many Chapel Hill residents work in the medical profession, technology sector, and for the University of North Carolina. Nearby Durham and Research Triangle Park also offer a plethora of job opportunities in many industries. Research hospitals, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke have nationally recognized medical schools as well as studies in other fields.

Chapel Hill has a higher cost of living ratio than Raleigh and Durham; however, the close proximity to the medical campuses brings many who move here for medical jobs or to live near these hospitals. Home values and household income outperform the state averages.

Chapel Hill is located 25 miles from the capital city of Raleigh and you can easily access I-40, Durham, the RTP, along with some beautiful scenery along the way.

History and Culture in Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill was established in 1793 with the town center being Franklin Street. You’ll find many buildings and districts of Chapel Hill listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill being one. The university and UNC Health Care are the biggest employers for residents of Chapel Hill. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is also one of the major employers in town.

The town is actually divided up among three counties: Chatham, Durham, and primarily Orange.
Even though Chapel Hill has grown over the years, you can still appreciate the small-town vibe of the community.

Chapel Hill is noted for its thriving art scene. You’ll find many murals on downtown buildings and there are plenty of street festivals like Festifall in which you can take part. These fairs and festivals offer handmade goods from artists and crafts makers from all over North Carolina. Performing artists love to call Chapel Hill home for its numerous fairs and groups that cater to art lovers.

If you want to get stars in your eyes, check out the popular Morehead Planetarium which has been open since 1949 and is one of six planetariums in the USA. It’s also one of the town’s crowning landmarks. Astronauts actually trained there during the Apollo program.

Dining and Recreation in Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill is a hot spot for diverse cuisine options. In Chapel Hill, you’ll find restaurants serving savory fare from a variety of cuisine types such as French, Southern/American, seafood, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and, of course, BBQ. If soul food is what you’re craving, try the famous Mama Dips on W. Rosemary Street. In fact, Chapel Hill is a bit famous on the food television circuit. Mama Dip’s and Caffè Driade was featured on Food Network’s “$40 a Day with Rachel Ray.”

For outdoor recreation, check out the biking and walking trails of Bolin Creek Trail, Dry Creek Trail, Morgan Creek Trail, Tanyard Branch Trail, and Battle Branch Trail. Try some indoor rock climbing at the Chapel Hill Community Center. They have swimming pools and indoor basketball courts, too. There are about 16 parks and public spaces in Chapel Hill.

UNC-Chapel Hill is also the home to the Tarheels, which have had a proud sports history and tradition. Year in and year out, the Tarheels are competing at the highest levels in basketball, football, baseball, soccer, field hockey among other sports.

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32602 Archdale Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$6,800,000
4 Beds 7 | 2 Baths 11,663 SqFt Listing No. 2509283 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (67)
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329 Tenney Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27514
$5,195,000
6 Beds 5 | 2 Baths 4,684 SqFt Listing No. 2476902 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (83)
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131 Winsome Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27516
$4,750,000
4 Beds 5 | 1 Baths 5,202 SqFt Listing No. 2537987 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (53)
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50211 Manly Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$4,000,000
4 Beds 4 | 2 Baths 7,594 SqFt Listing No. 10013608 Property Type: House camera (78)
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729 E Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514
$3,950,000
6 Beds 6 | 1 Baths 5,586 SqFt Listing No. 2510777 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (68)
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32533 Archdale Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$3,500,000
5 Beds 4 | 2 Baths 6,600 SqFt Listing No. 10012216 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (98)
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220 Glandon Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
$3,495,000
3 Beds 2 | 1 Baths 3,919 SqFt Listing No. 10017117 Property Type: House camera (92)
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1207 Clearwater Farm Trail Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$3,200,000
5 Beds 6 | 1 Baths 4,593 SqFt Listing No. 10013412 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (73)
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50100 Manly Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$3,150,000
6 Beds 6 | 2 Baths 7,506 SqFt Listing No. 10005641 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (54)
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846 Ocoee Falls Drive #68 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$2,925,000
5 Beds 5 | 1 Baths 5,752 SqFt Listing No. 10003907 Property Type: House camera (7)
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3 Lanier Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$2,750,000
4 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 5,075 SqFt Listing No. 10000394 Property Type: House camera (61) Open House: Mar 30, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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13035 Morehead Chapel Hill, NC 27517
$2,695,000
4 Beds 5 | 2 Baths 6,558 SqFt Listing No. 10010476 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (58)
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$6,800,000

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4 4 Beds

baths

7 | 2 7 | 2 Baths

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11,663 SqFt 11,663 SqFt

listing no.

2509283 Listing No. 2509283

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House Property Type: House

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$5,195,000

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6 6 Beds

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5 | 2 5 | 2 Baths

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4,684 SqFt 4,684 SqFt

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2476902 Listing No. 2476902

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House Property Type: House

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$4,750,000

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4 4 Beds

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5 | 1 5 | 1 Baths

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5,202 SqFt 5,202 SqFt

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2537987 Listing No. 2537987

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House Property Type: House

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$4,000,000

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4 4 Beds

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4 | 2 4 | 2 Baths

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7,594 SqFt 7,594 SqFt

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10013608 Listing No. 10013608

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House Property Type: House

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camera (78)

price

$3,950,000

beds

6 6 Beds

baths

6 | 1 6 | 1 Baths

lot size

5,586 SqFt 5,586 SqFt

listing no.

2510777 Listing No. 2510777

property type

House Property Type: House

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camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (68)

price

$3,500,000

beds

5 5 Beds

baths

4 | 2 4 | 2 Baths

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6,600 SqFt 6,600 SqFt

listing no.

10012216 Listing No. 10012216

property type

House Property Type: House

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camera VIRTUAL TOUR

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camera (98)

price

$3,495,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths

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3,919 SqFt 3,919 SqFt

listing no.

10017117 Listing No. 10017117

property type

House Property Type: House

gallery photos

camera (92)

price

$3,200,000

beds

5 5 Beds

baths

6 | 1 6 | 1 Baths

lot size

4,593 SqFt 4,593 SqFt

listing no.

10013412 Listing No. 10013412

property type

House Property Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (73)

price

$3,150,000

beds

6 6 Beds

baths

6 | 2 6 | 2 Baths

lot size

7,506 SqFt 7,506 SqFt

listing no.

10005641 Listing No. 10005641

property type

House Property Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (54)

price

$2,925,000

beds

5 5 Beds

baths

5 | 1 5 | 1 Baths

lot size

5,752 SqFt 5,752 SqFt

listing no.

10003907 Listing No. 10003907

property type

House Property Type: House

gallery photos

camera (7)

price

$2,750,000

beds

4 4 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

5,075 SqFt 5,075 SqFt

listing no.

10000394 Listing No. 10000394

property type

House Property Type: House

gallery photos

camera (61)

Open House: Mar 30, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

price

$2,695,000

beds

4 4 Beds

baths

5 | 2 5 | 2 Baths

lot size

6,558 SqFt 6,558 SqFt

listing no.

10010476 Listing No. 10010476

property type

House Property Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (58)

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