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$2,250,000
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820 Kenmore Road

Chapel Hill, NC 27514
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
5,428 Ft²
$12,833
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Gracefully situated 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.  Conveniently located, the property is just 15 minutes to UNC Hospital, 7 minutes to UNC's campus, and only 24 minutes to RDU Airport, offering effortless access to work, travel, and everyday essentials.  This home will be situated on a 1-acre lot. Owner has started the process with the Town of Chapel Hill.
Unit Size
5,428 Ft²
Days on Market
196 days
Land Size
1.00 acres
Price per sqft
$415
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,785
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1973

Listed By

MELANIE JONES
COLDWELL BANKER ADVANTAGE - FAYETTEVILLE
Sydney Hill Benfey
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty

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Last updated: 2 months ago (TMLS #10161348)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 16, 2026 Listed by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int $2,250,000
Listed by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Apr 10, 2026 Sold
Sold
Feb 8, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Aug 27, 2025 Price Decreased $2,490,000
↓ $260K (9.5%)
Price Decreased
Jun 2, 2025 Listed by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int $2,750,000
Listed by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
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.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms: 17
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 5428
Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
Year Built: 1973
Building Area Total: 5428
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $1,607,200
Tax Annual Amount: $21,414
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Effective Year Built: 1993
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 24
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 20
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 483
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 121,968
  • Total Building Area: 5,998
  • Gross Building Area: 12,815
  • Building Area: 5,998
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 5,998
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LAKE FOREST
  • Land Acres: 0000002800
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1001
  • Legal Description 1: 6 BL P SEC 12 LAKE FOREST ESTATES

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools
  • School Tax School District: CH-CARR SCHOOL
  • Census Tract: 011902

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 5814/97
  • District: 7
  • Section: 12
  • Parcel: 9880-82-7594
  • Municipality: CHAPEL HILL
  • Latitude: 35.955
  • Longitude: -79.0376

    Address

  • Full Address: 820 Kenmore Rd
  • Address - House Number: 820
  • Address - Street Name: Kenmore
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Chapel Hill
  • Zip Code: 27514

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,985,791
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: CHSC,ORAG,

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1553
  • Valuation Date: Oct 11, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 1,736,089
  • High Value: 2,005,832
  • Low Value: 1,466,346

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,195,500
  • Market Land Value: $170,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $1,025,500

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,195,500
  • Assessed Land Value: $170,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,025,500
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 820 Kenmore Road built and last sold?
The property at 820 Kenmore Road was built in 1973 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
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