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Homes for Sale in Chapel Hill, NC

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Active Listings

$864,417

Avg. Price

$139,000

Starting From

$7,000,000

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How much do homes cost in Chapel Hill?

The median home price in Chapel Hill is $725,000, with listings ranging from $139,000 to $7,000,000. Buyers can expect to pay around $314/sqft on average. Homes typically spend 62 days on market.

Price Distribution

Under $500K
259 (30%)
$500K-$1M
355 (41%)
$1M-$2.5M
219 (26%)
$2.5M-$5M
21 (2%)
$5M+
2 (0%)

Recent Price Drops in Chapel Hill

41 Chapel Hill homes dropped price in the last 30 days · average drop -3.1%.

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Top-Rated Schools in Chapel Hill

Schools serving multiple Chapel Hill listings, rated 7+ on a 10-point scale.

Morris Grove Elementary School

10/10

East Chapel Hill High School

9/10

North Chatham Elementary

9/10

Chapel Hill High School

9/10

Glenwood Elementary School

9/10

Guy Phillips Middle School

8/10

R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

8/10

Mcdougle Middle School

8/10

About Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a town in the counties of Orange and Durham, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 61,960 in the 2020 United States census, making Chapel Hill the 17th-most populous municipality in the state. Chapel Hill and Durham make up the Durham–Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 608,879 in 2023. When it is combined with Raleigh, the state capital, they make up the corners of the Research Triangle, which had an estimated population of 2,368,947 in 2023. (Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 62°F with 225 dry days per year and 43.7 inches of annual rainfall.

What types of homes are for sale in Chapel Hill?

Single Family (584)Townhouse (136)Condo (125)Multi-Family (10)Manufactured (1)

Chapel Hill listings average 3.5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,723 square feet. The average year built is 1993. Single Family homes are the most common property type, making up 68% of available inventory.

Popular Neighborhoods in Chapel Hill

Governors Club36 listings
The Preserve at Jordan Lake24 listings
Finley Forest15 listings
The Oaks11 listings
Downtown Chapel Hill11 listings

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About Living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Active inventory in Chapel Hill stands at 856 listings, priced between $139,000 to $7,000,000. The median comes in at $725,000, averaging $314 per square foot, and single family properties make up 68% of what's for sale. Townhouse (16%) and Condo (15%) round out the mix.

Expect 3.5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,723 square feet on an average listing in Chapel Hill. Average year built: 1993. Homes typically go under contract after 62 days on market.

Most of the current inventory in Chapel Hill is concentrated in Governors Club, The Preserve at Jordan Lake, Finley Forest, The Oaks. These neighborhoods differ sharply on price, style, and commute profile, so it pays to compare before narrowing.

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Frequently asked questions about homes for sale in Chapel Hill

How many homes are for sale in Chapel Hill, NC?

There are 856 homes for sale in Chapel Hill, NC right now, with prices ranging from $139,000 to $7,000,000. Inventory is refreshed daily from live listing feeds.

What is the median home price in Chapel Hill?

The median home price in Chapel Hill is $725,000, with an average of $864,417. Prices span $139,000 to $7,000,000 across 856 current listings.

What is the average price per square foot in Chapel Hill?

The average price per square foot in Chapel Hill is $314 based on current listings. Per-sqft varies meaningfully by neighborhood and property type within the city.

What types of homes are for sale in Chapel Hill?

Single Family homes dominate Chapel Hill inventory at 68% of listings. Townhouse (16%) and Condo (15%) round out the mix.

What does a typical Chapel Hill home look like?

A typical Chapel Hill listing offers 3.5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,723 square feet, with an average year built of 1993.

Which neighborhoods have the most listings in Chapel Hill?

Active inventory in Chapel Hill is concentrated in Governors Club, The Preserve at Jordan Lake, Finley Forest, The Oaks. Each neighborhood differs on price and property type, so comparing across them usually surfaces more range than a single one.

How long do Chapel Hill homes stay on the market?

Chapel Hill homes have been on the market an average of 62 days. Newer listings (under 7 days) typically indicate fresh inventory worth early attention.