#10105043, Michele Fallon, Listing office: West Durham Realty
820 Kenmore Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Property details
About 820 Kenmore Rd
Gracefully situated on 2.8 park-like acres in the coveted Lake Forest neighborhood, 820 Kenmore Road is a masterfully crafted Georgian estate designed by esteemed architect Archie Royal Davis and brought to life by the craftsmanship of George Birmingham. With nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, this stately home exemplifies the elegance and proportion of classic Southern architecture—refined, timeless, and deeply rooted in tradition. A gracious first-floor primary suite offers both privacy and convenience, while three additional bedrooms and two full baths upstairs provide generous accommodations for family or guests. Throughout the home, scale and symmetry blend with warm millwork, rich materials, and an abundance of natural light. The 2.8-acre grounds offer endless opportunity for outdoor living and future expansion—and for those seeking even more space or investment potential, an adjacent 2.8-acre parcel is available for purchase separately at $725,000, creating a truly rare opportunity in the heart of Chapel Hill. This is a home of heritage, quality, and enduring beauty—a place where the past informs the present, and every detail tells a story. A property like this only comes available once in a generation. There is an opportunity to purchase adjoining property 812 Kenmore Road as well as additional 2.8 acres on Lot 3.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,750,000
- Price/SqFt: $506
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,857
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Google Maps friendly.
- Year Built: 1973
- Living Area: 5,428 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.8 Acres
- MLS Number: 10100264
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
- Office Phone: (919) 876-7411
- Office Email: gilliam.kittrell@hodgekittrellsir.com
- Listing Agent: Melanie Jones
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,195,500 | $19,857 |
2022 | $1,195,500 | $19,031 |
2021 | $1,195,500 | $18,786 |
2019 | $1,095,900 | $18,351 |
2018 | $1,095,900 | $17,931 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•500 N Estes Dr
7
Ephesus Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•1495 Ephesus Church Rd
7
Seawell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.5 mi
•9115 Seawell School Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,871. Residents of Chapel Hill, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 820 Kenmore Rd
The listing price of 820 Kenmore Rd property is $2,750,000.
The property 820 Kenmore Rd is a house located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514.
Active Listing: 820 Kenmore Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 820 Kenmore Rd are: Estes Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ephesus Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Seawell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Guy B. Phillips Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sherwood Githens Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), East Chapel Hill High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Chapel Hill High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Phoenix Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $19,857 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 820 Kenmore Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 820 Kenmore Rd is 5,428 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 820 Kenmore Rd is 1973.
This home is located at 820 Kenmore Rd in Chapel Hill, NC and zip code 27514 in the Lake Forest neighborhood. This 5,428 square foot home, which was built in 1973, sits on a 2.80 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,750,000.
Chapel Hill, NC housing market in June 2025 saw over 43 listings sold above listed price, more than 30 sold at listed price and over 48 sold below. The number of listings in Chapel Hill, NC decreased by 0.3% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $660,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 24 days.