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$2,250,000

820 Kenmore Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Listed by Melanie Jones · Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1973

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS #
10161348
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Lake Forest
Status
Active
Days on market
128
On market date
April 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Estes Hills Elementary
1.34 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
356
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Middle
Phillips Middle
1.39 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
665
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
High
East Chapel Hill High
0.62 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
1,475
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

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$450,000 down
$1,800,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,675
Property tax (est.)$1,875
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 18, 2026.

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