Chapel Hill, NC is home to the University of North Carolina, the oldest state-supported university in the United States. The university is a big draw for homeowners who want to buy in Chapel Hill, as are the great public schools, fabulous restaurants, and closeness to Research Triangle Park.
Chapel Hill, once named “Foodiest Small Town in America” by Bon Appetit continues to grow restaurants that encompass worldwide cuisine, a focus on local purveyors, and chefs who have gained national attention for their unique flavors.
While it’s true that the undergraduate and graduate students make up a large part of the nightlife in Chapel Hill, the town itself is home to art galleries, movie theaters, and coffee shops.
The real estate market in Chapel Hill is diverse - the area ranks third in the nation for the number of modernist homes, and other styles are popular throughout. Chapel Hill is known in the Triangle for having the largest percentage of high-end homes per capita. Price also varies, with many homes worth over a million, very unusual for such a small town.
And yes, there are lots on more than 1 acre in Chapel Hill! These properties can be found in many Chapel Hill neighborhoods, from the historic districts to new builds, from golf communities to lakeside locations.
One such neighborhood is Dogwood Acres, which is less than a five-minute drive from the UNC campus and downtown Chapel Hill, with quick access to all the main highways. Dogwood Acres is also close to Southern Village and Jordan Lake, so although small, it is a popular neighborhood for homeowners.
Residents appreciate private yards and wooded lots and what I find interesting about Dogwood Acres is that there are smaller homes - 2-3 bedrooms, with square footage under 1500 that have the 1+ acre lots. There are ranch homes, detached townhomes, and multi-story homes in this neighborhood. There are also homes in the neighborhood that are larger, with 3-4 bedrooms, 2k+ sq. ft, priced starting in the mid-300s; these homes may feature private decks overlooking large backyards.
See below for the most recent homes for sale on lots over 1 acre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Welcome to this move-in-ready one-bedroom condo in one of Chapel Hill's most convenient and desirable locations. Nearly everything has been updated, including luxury viny...
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath (1271 sq. ft) home sits on nearly two acres, offering the perfect blend of quiet country living and Chapel Hill convenience. The all-brick 1944 h...
Welcome to 9506 CoachWay, Chapel Hill a beautifully updated single-family home offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. This move-in ready 2-bedroom...
Rare one-level duplex opportunity set on over an acre with serene, wooded surroundings! Each side offers a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with cozy fireplaces and functional li...
Welcome home to 614 Hatch Road in Chapel Hill! Nestled on over an acre, this charming home offers a peaceful, private setting just minutes from everything Chapel Hill and...
Nestled on a wooded lot of almost two acres is a quaint cabin waiting for you to make it your own! Walking into the front door, you'll feel as if you've wandered into a ...
Nestled beneath mature hardwood trees on nearly 2.3 acres, 612 Cedar Brook Way is a secluded oasis filled with charm and character, without sacrificing convenient access ...
Tucked away on 2.4 private acres in Chapel Hill, this charming ranch offers a rare combination of peaceful country living and convenient access to both Chapel Hill and Du...
This is an icredible opportunity for builder or investor to aquire a preliminary approved subdivided one acre lot. engineering,survey,silt fence plans and sewer easement ...
July, 2026 NEW 30-YEAR SHINGLES INSTALLED! 2026 NEW WELL pump, piping and holding tank. 2001 rancher home with with spacious-floored attic, cinder-block masonry walk-in ...
Private and secluded, this spacious home sits on 5 beautiful wooded acres and offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3,255 square feet of living space. A 3-car garage and full...
Great location at the entrance to Briar Chapel! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on a private 1.75-acre lot at end of cul-de-sac with a peaceful creek, offering...
Nestled among mature hardwoods on a private, wooded homesite, this distinctive Chapel Hill retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance, natural beauty, and sought...
Thoughtfully reimagined from the inside out, this extensively renovated home blends the timeless character of a classic property with the quality and feel of new construc...
Ahhh, escape the hustle bustle of life to this big 'ole brick ranch just 10 minutes West of Chapel Hill. You'll have ultimate privacy surrounded by 7 acres of hardwood t...
Nestled on a picturesque 1.99-acre homesite, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and functional living. I...
Chapel Hill schools, privacy, and over an acre of flat usable land? Yes, please! Here, there's room for gardens, soccer goals, dogs with the zoomies, epic backyard part...
Situated on 4 acres just off NC-86, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home offers space, privacy, and opportunity in a prime Chapel Hill location. Built in 1963 with over 2,10...
Tucked away on a scenic stretch of Farrington Point, this inviting property offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and convenience in the Chapel Hill area with close prox...
The train trestle view over New Hope Creek sets the scene for this amazing property! The existing home on this nearly 4 acre lot has been beautifully renovated and has w...
Nestled in the heart of Chapel Hill within the sought-after Chapel Hill/Carrboro school district, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of modern comfort a...
Tucked away on nearly 4 private acres in the highly sought-after Chapel Hill area, this custom-built 2016 ranch home is truly something special. This beautifully crafted ...
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Convenience, character, & CLOSETS galore! Built by renowned local builder J.P. Goforth, this "Five, Four, & a Door" has it all, nestled behind a beau...
Set on just over an acre of private, wooded grounds in Chapel Hill, 24 Carter Walk Way is a refined 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence with a first-floor primary suite that blen...
Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet on a sprawling, unrestricted 1.6-acre lot, this contemporary 4 bedroom, 3 full bath, and 2 half bath estate is flooded with natural ligh...
Welcome to 1004 Woodlot Ridge! Tucked away on a picturesque 1-acre homesite surrounded by peaceful wooded views, this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3 and half bath res...
Nestled on close to 2.5 private, wooded acres in the sought-after Legend Oaks community, 776 Legend Oaks Drive offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and convenienc...
SPECIAL: Limited-time 4.99% fixed rate available on select move-in ready and to-be-built homes for qualifying conforming loans only (jumbo loans not eligible). Must use b...
Set on a private 1.02-acre lot just 3.3 miles from UNC, this 3,631-square-foot Laurel Hill home offers the ease of primarily one-level living with the added flexibility o...
Welcome to 3010 Blueberry Lane—a property designed for buyers who need more than a traditional floor plan. Set behind a gated entrance on over two private acres, this th...
Prime Chapel Hill location on a generous 1.79-acre lot, offered as-is and just minutes to UNC, downtown, and the dining and shops along Franklin Street. Ideally situated ...
811 Kings Mill Rd is a gorgeous, stately, rare spacious home in James Taylor's old neighborhood, just minutes from UNC and downtown! This home has beautiful bones and a s...
WELCOME HOME to your very own 4.5 Acre Oasis where Mother Nature provides the backdrop with breathtaking pond views that greet you daily and can be enjoyed from both insi...
Nestled on a serene cul-de-sac street just off Homestead Road, this gracious Chapel Hill home checks many boxes with its perfect blend of space, charm, and convenience--a...
Welcome to a truly exceptional residence, nestled on over an acre of secluded land along the highly coveted Governors Drive. Just minutes from the community's front gateh...
Huge Price Adjustment! Modern style, on 2.55 Acres in the heart of Chapel Hill, with award-winning schools. PRICED TO SELL! Completely renovated including a brand-new roo...
Experience the quintessential charm of North Carolina living with this expansive estate, offering an unmatched combination of space, privacy, and exceptional convenience....
SPECIAL: Limited-time 4.99% fixed rate available on select move-in ready and to-be-built homes for qualifying conforming loans only (jumbo loans not eligible). Must use b...
READY TO MOVE IN! Be transformed by a treehouse screened porch view with this beloved Herning model by J. Fuller Homes--a showcase home positioned on a 1.4 acre lot in th...
Set on 1.34 wooded acres, 14 Litchford Road offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and flexibility, with multiple areas to gather, unwind, work, and entertain. A lo...
ACTIVELY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Move in by October 2026. Experience the best of Chapel Hill living in this exceptional new construction home, ideally located just minutes f...
FULL FINISHED BASEMENT • MAIN-FLOOR APARTMENT W/ SEPARATE ENTRY • IDEAL FOR MULTI-GEN LIVING! Set high on a private, tree-lined 1.6-acre corner lot in Chapel Hill school...
Set on a premier estate-sized lot of over an acre in one of Chapel Hill's most desirable locations, this brick Colonial presents a rare opportunity to own an exceptional ...
Secluded unique estate home nestled in the beloved Chapel Hill neighborhood known as The Reserve. This amazing neighborhood borders the protected 127 acre Parker Preserv...
Perfectly sited on 10 acres in rural Chapel Hill/Orange County, right next to a 22-acre horse farm, this exceptional custom designed home offers privacy, craftsmanship, a...
Mountain modern luxury Estate; rustic warmth, rich wood grains and natural timbers on 2.6 Acres in Chapel Hill! Offering the feeling of a private mountain resort but just...
3 duplexes, 6 units which are 2 BR, 1 bath each on a nicely wooded 5 acre lot. Good condition yet not updated. Truly work force housing as they are right now. All are lea...
*** This extraordinary property won't be available to purchase much longer. Schedule an appointment to see it before it's gone.**** For the entrepreneur, consultant, crea...
Experience refined living at its finest in this impeccably crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath estate, where luxury, comfort, and thoughtful design come together seamlessly. Loca...
Set on 5.54 picturesque acres, this beautifully crafted brick home offers exceptional space, versatility, and a peaceful setting just minutes from Chapel Hill convenience...
A fabulous price adjustment just made this special home even better! It's a perfect combination of town and place, a spacious estate that speaks volumes in presence and p...
A GOVERNORS FOREST GEM. Well-sited on a large corner lot in the upscale neighborhood, this 4 bedroom Craftsman style home is indeed a gem of understated elegance & charm...
*Back on the market! If you missed it the first time, here's your chance!* A rare fusion of contemporary architecture, remarkable craftsmanship, and exceptional efficienc...
Welcome to Chapel Oaks by Toll Brothers, where luxury living meets peaceful privacy. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 290 Twisted Oak Way sits on a beautifully wo...
Enhancin' Life on Hansen. Welcome home to this 4.5 acre oasis minutes to town. Follow the stone-columned entry along the blood-pressure-dropping road lined with cherry tr...
Welcome to Oxbow Crossing on Morgan Creek, one of Chapel Hill's most coveted neighborhoods in the sought after Chapel Hill Carrboro City school district (CHCCS). Enjoy th...
Bring your vision of luxury to life on the prestigious Clearwater Farm Trail. This exceptional ''To Be Built'' opportunity features the stunning ''Arcadia'' floor plan by...
Welcome to a one of a kind Tudor retreat on 5.46 acres in Chapel Hill, where historic character meets a fully renovated, move in ready home. Thoughtfully updated from top...
Welcome to a truly exceptional custom-built residence by The Tuscan Group—Pittsboro's boutique builder known for crafting distinctive, design-forward homes for over 20 ye...
Welcome to 309 Weston Lane, a rare opportunity to own a custom-designed, one-owner estate home in the highly sought-after Westhampton subdivision, known for its spacious ...
Nestled within the premier, secure gates of Governors Club, this custom-built luxury estate perfectly blends sophisticated open-concept living with the serene ambiance of...
Modern rustic home offering one-level living with open, light-filled spaces. Stone and cedar exterior with a wrap-around covered porch and tapered stone columns. Floor-to...
Luxurious estate on a private 1.28-acre lot w/PRIVACY and Natural beauty, landscaped by Mother Nature!Relax. Enjoy the VIEW! In Governors Club, w/27-hole, Jack Nicklaus g...
Nestled on a private, acre-plus, cul-de-sac homesite within the prestigious gated community of Governors Club. This extraordinary five-bedroom estate offers an exception...
Imagine hosting your first holiday gathering in a home designed to impress. From the moment guests step through the soaring two-story foyer, they're welcomed by 20-foot c...
Bring your vision of luxury to life on the prestigious Clearwater Farm Trail. This exceptional ''To Be Built'' opportunity features the stunning ''Saxony'' floor plan by ...
Welcome to a truly exceptional custom built Estate Residence by The Tuscan Group in the brand new Chestnut Creek community, located just 10 minutes from downtown Chapel H...
Incredibly unique, panoramic and serene property with over 18 acres. This historic property was built in 1878 and was the original, working Morrow Mill grist mill, which ...
Take a look at this new offering from KS Lewis Construction in a dreamy part of Chapel Hill, nearby Glynmorgan and Talbryn neighborhoods. The custom one-level home sprawl...
Hidden among the trees lies a retreat unlike anything else on the market. Tucked away on 6+ breathtaking acres of peaceful woods, this custom timber estate is where luxur...
Expertly designed, custom-built home with 3531SF of first floor living space including the primary suite, office, guest bedroom, media room, and laundry room... a winning...
Discover unparalleled luxury at a stunning new construction by award-winning Carol Ann Zinn of Zinn Design Build. Welcome to the prestigious Greenbrae neighborhood off ...
We're talking almost 2.5 acres in the heart of 27514 -- one of the most sought-after zip codes in the Triangle -- just down the street from Duke Forest and zoned for hors...
Gallant Reserve 3.285-Acre Homesite | Customizable Modern Build Chapel Hill / Chatham County Introducing a rare opportunity to own a customizable, modern home on the...
Large custom home with all the ICG special touches. Huge basement lot with 1674 SF finished. Open concept gourmet kitchen featuring Thermador appliances. First floor p...
Experience this warm and inviting luxury estate set on 5½ acres, just five minutes from town. This grand five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence is thoughtfully desi...
There's a reason homes in Governors Club are talked about and this one is why. Built with all-brick craftsmanship and stretching over 6,000 square feet, across three fini...
Luxury estate on a private 1.7 acre lot with serene views from walls of windows. Extraordinary swimming pool with rock outcropping waterfall! Located in the gated Governo...
101 Quarry Place delivers the kind of scale, presence, and comfort that is often difficult to find in Chapel Hill, especially so close to the campus of UNC and downtown C...
Gracefully situated in the coveted Lake Forest neighborhood, 820 Kenmore Road is a masterfully crafted Georgian estate designed by esteemed architect Archie Royal Davis a...
This one-level custom, net-zero, modernist home blends luxury, sustainability, and wellness into a thoughtfully designed living space. Set on a 1.5-acre private, wooded l...
Privately positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac in the sought after neighborhood of Oxbow Crossing on Morgan Creek, this exceptional estate is where luxury, comfort, and ...
This gem is back on market due to buyer circumstances shifting! Appraisal and inspection were just fine - available upon request. 721 Jones Ferry Road is a one-of-a-kind...
A rustic ramble through twenty-eight picturesque acres of Piedmont forest in Chapel Hill suddenly reveals this singular and stunning cozy Brutalist home, perched over idy...
EXECUTIVE LAKEFRONT HOME! Stunning home situated on a gorgeous, private 2.39 acre lot in one of Chapel Hill's premier neighborhoods, Lake Hogan Farms. State of the art de...
Welcome to 1021 Parchemin Trail -- Surrounded by rolling fenced pastures, hardwoods and a private pond, this private 10-acre luxury estate offers exceptional privacy whil...
Poised on a gentle corner rise within the coveted Hunts Reserve, 101 Silers Fen Court presents a rare balance of seclusion and accessibility, just minutes from UNC and do...
Discover a true architectural masterpiece set on a sprawling, level estate lot within the prestigious Governors Club—an exclusive, gated community anchored by a 27 hole J...
A home for the ages on eleven sweeping acres in a quiet, leafy hamlet--barely five minutes from downtown but a world away. Enter through a custom iron gate and stone-colu...
Beautiful proposed new construction on 4.4 acres close to Jordan Lake. This stunning floor plan proposed by Empire Contractors Inc. has many flexible spaces and features ...
Designed with modern luxury and livability in mind, this striking 3-bedroom, 5-bath residence offers four levels of contemporary elegance. Barely lived in, this mindful r...
Prime Development Opportunity: 2.42 Acres in the Heart of Chapel Hill. Secure a once-in-a-generation canvas in one of Chapel Hill's most storied enclaves, Rocky Ridge Far...
Rare opportunity to own a highly respected local builder's own home on 4+ wooded acres. Thoughtfully designed and constructed to the highest standards, with custom woodwo...
Tucked quietly just off Franklin Street, 223 Hillcrest Circle offers a rare opportunity to own one of Chapel Hill's most enchanting and private settings--1.37 acres that ...
Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac gated on more than three private acres, this custom Loyd Builders estate is the kind of home that rarely comes to market in Chapel Hill ...
To Be Built | Custom Estate by BOLD Construction. Rare opportunity to build a fully custom executive estate on one of the last premier, level 1-acre homesites in Governor...
Nestled in the heart of the Cameron-McCauley Historic District--one of Chapel Hill's most treasured and architecturally significant neighborhoods--this extraordinary +1.2...
Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream home on one of Governors Club's most coveted homesites in the Highland Pond community near the summit of Edwards Mountain....
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