Chapel Hill Real Estate
Chapel Hill is home to UNC and keeps a classic college-town character, with tree-lined neighborhoods that stay in steady demand from faculty, students, and alumni.
Chapel Hill market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Chapel Hill, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Chapel Hill
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Recently sold in Chapel Hill
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.






Popular neighborhoods in Chapel Hill
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Chapel Hill's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Chapel Hill's center to Downtown Raleigh.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Chapel Hill, from Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Cities near Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Chapel Hill right now?+
There are currently 638 active listings in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Chapel Hill?+
The median list price for active listings in Chapel Hill is $532,000. Homes are spending an average of 126 days on market.
Is Chapel Hill's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Chapel Hill have risen 3.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Chapel Hill?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Chapel Hill are Not in a Subdivision, Governors Club, Briar Chapel.
What schools serve Chapel Hill?+
The closest public schools to Chapel Hill's center are FPG Elementary, Smith Middle, East Chapel Hill High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Chapel Hill walkable?+
Chapel Hill's center has a walkability score of 78 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Chapel Hill?+
The typical drive from Chapel Hill's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 43 minutes (33.0 miles).