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Bolin Forest is located within walking distance of downtown Carrboro. This neighborhood also backs to Bolin Creek, which has 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. This is a nicely wooded neighborhood. This is not a large townhome area. There are a few in the front of the neighborhood and more in the rear.
Year Built: 1980's Sq. Ft. 1150 - 1235 Lot Size: .003 - .04 acre HOA Dues: $125/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Carrboro M - McDougle H - Chapel Hill HOA Dues: $130/month
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These brick townhomes are located close to UNC-Chapel Hill on the busline. All the townhomes have the same floor plan. They have a nice family room with a fireplace, a good size kitchen and dining area, a utility room off the kitchen, a powder room on the first floor, and two bedrooms with full baths upstairs. The layout is very good for a roommate situation
Year Built: 1980's Sq. Ft. 1020 - 1035 Lot Size: .03 - .1 acre HOA Dues: $140/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Carrboro M - Grey Culbreth H - Chapel Hill
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This brick condo building is located near the intersection of Franklin Street and Church Street. This is an ideal location and is walking distance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There are two and three bedroom units in this building.
Year Built: mid 1980's Sq. Ft. 844-1100 lot Size: HOA Dues: $150/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Seawell M - Guy Phillips H - East Chapel Hill
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Colony Lake is located east of Chapel Hill. This neighborhood has single-family homes and townhouses. These are smaller, affordable homes located on small lots. There is a nice, non-recreational, lake in this neighborhood. Some houses and townhouses line the lake. The townhomes range in size and style. Some are one-level and others are two-level. These are nice affordable townhomes on the busline and centrally located between Chapel Hill and Durham.
Year Built: 1980's - 90's Sq. Ft. 970 - 1350 lot Size: HOA Dues: $128/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Ephesus M - Guy Philips H - East Chapel Hill
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Columbia Place is located within walking distance to downtown Chapel Hill and UNC-Chapel Hill. These are very nice upscale townhomes.
Year Built: 1990's Sq. Ft. 1600 - 2780 Lot Size: .007 - .1 acre HOA Dues: $153/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Estes Hills M Guy Phillips H East Chapel Hill
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Finley Forest is located on Highway 54 just a few miles east of downtown Chapel Hill. There are two and three bedroom condominiums and townhomes, a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts. This neighborhood is very conveniently located between Chapel Hill and Durham and is on the busline.
Year Built: 1980's Sq. Ft. 953 - 1550 Lot Size: .3 to 1 acre HOA Dues: $115/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Glenwood M - Grey Culbreth H - East Chapel Hill
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Glen Ridge at Lake Hogan Farms |
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Glen Ridge at Lake Hogan Farms is located west of Chapel Hill off Homestead. There are five luxury townhouse styles to choose from ranging in price from $250,000 to $360,000. These townhomes are beautifully finished. Many have third floors that are either finished or are rough plumed so that they can be finished with a full or half bath in the future. The builder is Homescape Building Company, a winner of the Parade of Homes Best of the Best Award. There is a lake in the neighborhood and a nice walking path. There is also a very nice pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts covered by the HOA dues
Year Built: 2004 Sq. Ft. 2,000 - 3,000 Lot Size: HOA Dues: $150/month Busline: No
Schools: E - Carrboro M - McDougle H - Chapel Hill |
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Kensington Trace is located on the north side of Chapel Hill on the bus line. There are a few different one and two-level floorplans. These condos have a good amount of space for the money. The buildings are being well maintained by the Homeowners Association. There is a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts that is included in the HOA dues. There are washers and dryers on site. Some units, however, have been retrofit and do have washers and dryers.
Year Built: mid-1980s Sq. Ft. 1150 (2 bedroom, 2-2.5 bathrooms) Lot Size: HOA Dues: $130/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Seawell M - Phillips H - East Chapel Hill |
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Meadowmont is located off Highway 54 and is five minutes to UNC-Chapel Hill and I-40. This neighborhood has been developed to convey a true community setting with a variety of home styles thoughtfully arranged with front porches, neighborhood parks, and sidewalks on both sides of the street. There are multiple resources available to neighbors ranging from Meadowmont Village shops to the UNC Hospitals Wellness Center.
For singles and young families, Meadowmont offers cottage homes ranging from 1,300 to 2,000 square feet. There are over 30 styles to choose from with a price range from $300,000 to the $400,000's.
Fairway Park lies adjacent to the Chapel Hill Country Club golf course. These homes are between 3,000 and 3,500 square feet with primary living space focused on the first floor and additional guest rooms on the second. Some homes also allow for basements on a lower level. These homes range from $600,000 to the $800,000's.
Summit Park is a section of very high-end townhouses. Many have been custom built to owner specifications including an elevator and a garage accessible by rear alleys. They have been built exclusively by White Oak Properties, a leader in multifamily projects for the Triangle area. These homes range from $550,000 to over $1,000,000.
Traditional homes provide an ideal setting for the growing family. This section is composed of two-story homes with two-car garages, ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. Many are available with all brick exteriors and full-sized basements. The prices range from $550,000 to over $1,000,000.
The largest homes of the neighborhood are found on Meadowmont Lane. Set on wooded, private lots, these homes offer the greatest luxuries including full basements, elevators, gourmet kitchens, and all brick exteriors. Prices range from $800,000 to over $1,000,000.
Hilltop Condos are single level 3-bedroom, 2 ˝ bath homes with 2,300 square feet. There are formal living and dining rooms, as well as breakfast rooms and covered porches. Garage parking is available below the building. Prices range from $380,000 to the $400,000's.
The Village Condos are built above the specialty shops in Meadowmont Village. They offer secured access, elevators, and balconies for the 1-2 bedroom units. The homes range from 1,300 to 1,900 square feet with prices from $280,000 to the $370,000's.
The Cedars is a continuing care retirement community with multiple living arrangements and a full-service clubhouse. There are cottage homes ranging from 1,522 to 2,783 square feet, villas from 981 to 2,442 square feet, and verandas from 1,339 to 2,317 square feet. There is an onsite Health Center with skilled nursing and assisted living.
Meadowmont Village is similar to a small town's "Main Street" with shops, cafes and offices, including:
- Bean Traders (coffee store)
- Black Mountain Gallery
- Brixx Pizza
- Café Carolina & Bakery
- Caju (an upscale hair salon)
- Chickadee's (children's clothing)
- Fluer (a high-end women's boutique)
- Great Clips
- Great Earth Vitamin Store
- La Russa's Italian Delicatessen
- Harris Teeter Grocery Store
- Minta Bell Interior Design
- Monkee's Shoes
- Moondance Gallery
- Norman Stockton (men's fine clothing)
- O'Neil's Restaurant
- Salutations (stationary store)
- Timeless Machines & Vintage Décor
- Womancraft Gallery
- Likity Split Ice Cream Store
The Meadowmont Swim Club offers two neighborhood pools, a playground, clubhouse, sand volleyball court, and basketball goal. You may join the club with either an annual or seasonal membership, or just pay daily fees. A membership will get you discounts on special programs offered at the club. The Meadowmont Club does feature a swim team and summer camps for three age ranges.
Rashkis Elementary School is located in the neighborhood. Adjacent to the school is Town Park, a 70-acre park with walking trails and four playing fields for baseball and soccer.
The UNC Hospitals Wellness Center provides excellent exercise, health and nutrition programs. It is a member based fitness center, also offering physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, community health education, and other special services.
The Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center provides an executive education center for UNC-Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. A 24 million dollar facility, it offers the latest technology as well as room for lodging, seminars, and conferences.
Year Built: 2003 - 2004 Sq. Ft. 1292 - 3627 Lot Size: 0 - .2 acre HOA Dues: $441/year Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Rashkis M - Grey Culbreth H - East Chapel Hill
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These townhomes are located just south of Franklin Street and are walking distance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Year Built: Late 1980's - 1993 Sq. Ft. 880 - 1129 Lot Size: HOA Dues: $134/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Estes Hills M - Guy Phillips H - East Chapel Hill
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Presque Isle Villas are located on the corner of Sage and Erwin Roads in Chapel Hill, approximately one mile from I-40 at the 15-501 Road exit. The neighborhood includes a clubhouse with an exercise room, fireplace room, swimming pool, and bocce court. The villas have a French Country design with brick, stone, and shake exteriors. Interiors include upgrades such as hardwood floors, ceramic tile, high ceilings, and crown moldings. The villas are priced from $190,000 to the $300,000's.
Year Built: 2000's Sq. Ft. 1160 - 2300 Lot Size: HOA Dues: $125-175/month Busline: No
Schools: E - Glenwood M - Guy Phillips H - East Chapel Hill |
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Providence Glen is located off Sage Road just minutes from downtown Chapel Hill, UNC, and Duke. This area is also minutes to I-40 for easy access to RTP and RDU International Airport. The neighborhood provides amenities including a gated pool, clubhouse, tennis court, walking trails, covered bicycle parking, elevators, optional garages, and a touch-pad building entry system. Standard features in the condominiums include nine-foot ceilings, ceramic tile, gas-log fireplaces, and more. There are many additional upgrades and options available. This neighborhood was a Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner in 2002. There are 192 condiminiums priced between $170,000 and $230,000.
Year Built: 2000's Sq. Ft. 1124 - 1524 Lot Size: HOA Dues: $140-173/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Ephesus M - Guy Phillips H - East Chapel Hill |
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Roberson Place is located within walking distance to downtown Carrboro and a short bike ride to UNC-Chapel Hill. This neighborhood has both townhomes and single-family homes. The townhouses have very nice details including hardwood floors, nice moldings, fireplaces, and some have basements and upgraded kitchens.
Year Built: 1990's - 2000's Sq. Ft. 1498 - 1800 Lot Size: 0 - .1 acre HOA Dues: varies Busline: Yes
Schools: E - F.P. Graham M - Grey Culbreth H - Chapel Hill |
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Southern Village is located south of town and is five minutes from UNC-Chapel Hill. This neighborhood was established in 1994 and has all the components of what is today called "New Urbanism." Southern Village is over 300 acres with 550 single-family homes, 375 townhomes and condominiums, 250 apartments, and 350,000 square feet of retail and civic space.
There are one, two, and three bedroom condominiums in buildings with elevators, garages and security entry systems. There are also a number of different townhouse styles ranging from two to four bedrooms, with and without garages and with and without basements.
The neighborhood is lined with sidewalks throughout. The houses, townhouses, and condominiums are built on alleyways. The garages are almost all rear entry and the lot sizes are relatively small. Single-family homes typically have enough yard for a nice porch and small play area. The neighborhood is designed to foster gathering in area parks (Arlen Park, Calderon Park, Market Park, Edgewater Park and more) and in the town center. Front porches are close to the sidewalks to make it easy to greet your neighbors as they stroll by. There is a walking path around the neighborhood as well as an elementary school (Scroggs) and a day care center (Chapel Hill Day Care). On the other side of the neighborhood is a middle school (Culbreth).
Market Street, which is within walking distance to all parts of the neighborhood, has a variety of entertainment, food, and shops. There is a four-screen movie theater (The Lumina). Across the street from the Lumina is a nice park that is often used for concerts and movies. Other shops and cafes include:
- Annie's Old Fashioned Pizzaria
- Bloom (flower store)
- Law Firms
- CPA
- Christ United Methodist Church
- Chapel Hill Day Care Center
- The Lumina Theater
- Market Street Books & Maps
- Dentist
- Photographer
- Studio2 Fitness
- Hangers Drycleaners
- Healthy Touch Therapeutic Massage
- Edward Jones Investments
- Forever Young Spa
- Tarheel Sports Marketing
- Weaver Street Market (grocery store)
Year Built: mid-1990's - 2003 Sq. Ft. 683 - 2344 Lot Size: 0 - .06 acre HOA Dues: varies Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Mary Scroggs M - Grey Culbreth H - Chapel Hill
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Summerfield Crossing is located off Dobbins Road, which parallels 15-501 near the East Gate Shopping Center. These townhomes were built in the 1980's. Some have been updated and some have not.
Year Built: 1980's Sq. Ft. 1132 - 1465 Lot Size: .03 - .05 acre HOA Dues: $140/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Glenwood M - Guy Phillips H - Chapel Hill |
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The Oaks is located on Highway 54 east of UNC-Chapel Hill and downtown. It takes about five to ten minutes to get to UNC. This neighborhood is also conveniently located to Duke, downtown Durham, and southwest Durham/RTP. Some of these townhomes have been updated and some have not.
Year Built: 1970's - 1980's Sq. Ft. 1062 - 1370 Lot Size: HOA Dues: varies Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Glenwood M - Grey Culbreth H - Chapel Hill |
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Vineyard Square is being built by Centex Homes and is located off Homestead Road just minutes from UNC-Chapel Hill and I-40. The neighborhood includes 57 two-story townhomes, 86 three-story townhomes, and 18 single attached units. Prices range from the $205,000's to the $300,000's. There is a wide selection of upgrades and options available. The neighborhood is adjacent to 14 acres of dedicated city park area.
Year Built: 2004 Sq. Ft. 1500 - 2511 Lot Size: .04 - .05 acre HOA Dues: $127/month Busline: No
Schools: E - Seawell M - Smith H - East Chapel Hill |
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Weatherhill is located off Highway 54 west of UNC-Chapel Hill on the busline. There are two and three-bedroom townhomes, some of which have basements that have been finished with efficiency apartments. Some have been updated and some have not.
Year Built: 1980's - 90's Sq. Ft. 912 - 1520 Lot Size: .01 - .02 acre HOA Dues: $80/month Busline: Yes
Schools: E - Carrboro M - Grey Culbreth H - Chapel Hill | 
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Rose Walk @ University Lake |
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Buyers Remorse >For Sale to SOLD
It takes a lot more than a "For Sale" sign in the front yard, a Multiple Listing entry, and an occasional ad in the classifieds to get a listing sold. When real estate agents sell a house, we sometimes have to "sell" it again and again before the contract is actually signed by the buyers and sellers.
Many events must occur before the closing. The house must be "sold" to the buyers' relatives, the home inspector, the appraiser, and other experts. The buyers must secure a mortgage. At some point during the process, the buyers may go through a serious case of "buyers' remorse" and consider backing out of the transaction. Since the transaction could potentially fall through at any step in the process, you will find the services of a professional real estate agent invaluable. Agents continue to present the house in the best light possible and use thier professional skills to solve any problems that may arise.
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Which estate has two pools--one on the east side for the morning sun and one on the west for afternoon enjoyment?
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The former estate of John Lennon in Palm Beach has two pools plus guest quarters. |
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