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  • $2,490,000

    820 Kenmore Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    4beds
    5,428sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1973
    2.8 Acres Lot
    $2,267,700 Zestimate®
    $459/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Masterfully crafted georgian estateWarm millworkRich materialsScale and symmetryAbundance of natural lightGracious first-floor primary suiteFuture expansion
    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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 02:43pm

    Listed by:

    Melanie Jones 919-559-2650,

    Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10100264MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,428
      • Total interior livable area: 5,428 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 5,428
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Open
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 2.8 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9880827594
      • Special conditions: Trust

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1973

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Lake Forest
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $459/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,607,200
      • Annual tax amount: $19,760
      • Date on market: 6/2/2025

        Estimated market value

        $2,267,700

        $2.15M - $2.38M

        $4,842/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/8/2026Pending sale$2,490,000$459/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10100264 Report a problem
        8/26/2025Price change$2,490,000-9.5%$459/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10100264 Report a problem
        6/2/2025Listed for sale$2,750,000$507/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10100264 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$21,414 +4.9%$1,607,200 +34.4%
        2024$20,423 +2.8%$1,195,500
        2023$19,858 +4.3%$1,195,500
        2022$19,032 +1.3%$1,195,500
        2021$18,787 +2.4%$1,195,500 +9.1%
        2020$18,351 $1,095,900
        2018$18,351 +2.3%$1,095,900
        2017$17,932 -4.5%$1,095,900 -3.5%
        2016$18,784 $1,135,400 +15.7%
        2015$18,784 +15.7%$981,344
        2014$16,242 $981,344
        2013-- $981,344
        2012-- $981,344
        2011-- $981,344
        2010-- $981,344
        2009-- $981,344 +31.6%
        2008$12,496 +3.8%$745,780
        2007$12,033 +4.2%$745,780
        2006$11,548 $745,780
        2005$11,548 +3.6%$745,780 +10.7%
        2004$11,148 +3.6%$673,621
        2003$10,765 +1.5%$673,621
        2002$10,610 +4.2%$673,621
        2001$10,178 +7.5%$673,621 +22.9%
        2000$9,466 $548,135

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $14,089/mo
        Principal & interest
        $12512
        Property taxes
        $1577
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Lake Forest

          Getting around

          16 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          17 / 100
          Minimal Transit
          15 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
          • Middle: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
          • High: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

          Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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