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  • $2,750,000

    820 Kenmore Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    4beds
    5,428sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1973
    2.8 Acres Lot
    $2,583,900 Zestimate®
    $507/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Masterfully crafted georgian estateWarm millworkScale 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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    Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 01:07pm

    Listed by:

    Melanie Jones 919-559-2650,

    Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10100264MLS Logo
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    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: $507/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,195,500
    • Annual tax amount: $19,760
    • Date on market: 6/2/2025
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