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.
Recently renovated and move-in ready ! This beautifully updated ranch-style manufactured home sits on a spacious 1.79 acre private lot with no HOA, offering plenty of spa...
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 ...
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...
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...
MAIN-LEVEL LIVING, JUST OVER AN ACRE, MINUTES FROM CARRBORO & UNC. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, nature, and room to spread out in Chapel Hill. Step through the fr...
Prepare to be delighted by this home that unfolds into an unexpectedly expansive retreat, where you can move in with complete confidence knowing the home has been very we...
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...
Wildly Connected Private Estate. Wooded Acreage. Gig-speed fiber Internet. A steel garage built for big ideas. Approximately a mile to Chapel Hill amenities. Welcome t...
Rare pond-view opportunity! This charming all-brick ranch offers approximately 3,226 sq. ft. of space on a private 2-acre lot in a desirable Chapel Hill location. Featuri...
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...
Picture yourself at 204 Boulder Bluff Trl, a residence designed for comfort and ease. An expansive deck complements the outdoor space, which includes a private in ground ...
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...
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully enhanced retreat with over $100K in improvements and built-in equity. Set on just over an acre of private, wooded grounds in Chape...
Welcome to 2560 New Hope Drive, where privacy, natural beauty and an exceptional Triangle location come together in perfect harmony. Tucked away on approximately 1.5 acre...
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 ...
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...
Tucked away on a private one-acre lot, this J.P. Goforth-built home offers a peaceful setting that feels removed from the everyday, yet is just off Whitfield Rd with easy...
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...
BUILD WITH US! Welcome to the Fleetwood designer home where every detail exudes luxury while offering thoughtful living spaces, all situated on just over 1 ACRE of land. ...
Some homes are built. Others are crafted. This one was designed to be treasured. Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind luxury custom home where exceptional craftsmanship, tho...
Some homes simply fit the way people want to live. Set on just over an acre in Chapel Hill's established Laurel Hill neighborhood, this beautifully maintained brick home ...
Set on approximately six private acres just minutes from UNC and downtown Chapel Hill, this is a rare chance to own significant acreage with true address prestige. A spar...
A Hidden Chapel Hill Ranch Some homes you have to see to believe. Hidden in the trees along Morgan Creek, this reimagined Chapel Hill ranch is one of them. From the stre...
FRESH HARDWOODS shine in 811 Kings Mill Rd - a gorgeous, stately, rare spacious home in James Taylor's old neighborhood, just minutes from UNC and downtown! This home has...
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 ...
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...
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...
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Meadow Ridge residence, set on over an acre and surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home blends...
$25,000 Use as you Choose Builder Incentives for contract closing by 10/15/26! Ready to Move In! Be transformed by a treehouse screened porch view with this beloved Herni...
Rare 14-acre farm opportunity in Chapel Hill! This incredibly versatile property combines privacy, sustainability and extensive farm infrastructure with features that wou...
Experience the quintessential charm of North Carolina living with this expansive estate, offering an unmatched combination of space, privacy, and exceptional convenience....
Custom craftsmanship, a private wooded setting, and a location that keeps you close to everything - this new J. Fuller Homes build checks all the boxes. The popular Tral...
MOVE-IN THIS YEAR! Introducing the Whitman, a BRAND-NEW showstopping designer home that perfectly combines luxury and practicality and situated on a beautiful 1.2 acre ho...
There's a reason the Randers Plan is a favorite! This thoughtfully designed new construction home has all the spaces you are looking for, set on a beautiful 1-acre, tree-...
This picturesque and well-maintained JP Goforth home is located in the heart of Chapel Hill only minutes from UNC, shopping, and entertainment. Mature trees surround the ...
If curb appeal matters, this one is for you! From the beautiful brick and board-and-batten exterior to the welcoming front entry, this home makes a great first impression...
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...
Thoughtfully Designed. Beautifully Crafted. Naturally Connected. Very little about this home feels accidental. From the moment you enter through the gate and follow the d...
1,135-SF SCREENED PORCH • MAIN-FLOOR APARTMENT • FINISHED BASEMENT • NEW PORCH ROOF • NO HOA Privately set high on wooded 1.6-acre corner lot in Chapel Hill schools, thi...
Luxury, space, and privacy come together beautifully in the ever-popular Herning plan. Offering nearly 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home ...
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 ...
Tucked away on nearly four private acres, this exceptional Chapel Hill home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of country living just eight minutes from...
Top of the Hill always means good things! The beloved Coley Floor plan, built with care by J. Fuller Homes in Chapel Hill, brings a luxurious primary bedroom and spa bat...
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 Rare Opportunity Beside One of the Area's Premier Equestrian Facilities. Perfectly sited on 10 acres in rural Chapel Hill/Orange County, right next to a 22-acre horse f...
COME SEE the gorgeous new granite counters in this 3735 square foot energy efficient home in GOVERNORS FOREST, with solar panels and a current monthly electric bill less ...
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...
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 Rare Cash-Flowing Investment Opportunity in One of the Triangle's Best Locations! Offering both immediate cash flow and exceptional long-term upside, this income-produc...
Welcome to 290 Twisted Oak Way, a move-in ready opportunity in Chapel Oaks by Toll Brothers where luxury, space, and privacy come together. Ideally positioned at the end ...
Luxury 5-Acre Estate in Chapel Hill. Rarely does a home combine 5 private acres, over 5,800 square feet, a main-level primary suite, and an unbeatable Chapel Hill locati...
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...
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...
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 ...
Imagine celebrating the holidays in your brand-new home! The Rosella welcomes you with a beautiful two-story foyer that leads into an impressive two-story great room, fil...
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 truly exceptional custom-built residence by The Tuscan Group—Pittsboro's boutique builder known for crafting distinctive, design-forward homes for over 20 ye...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This beautiful, brand new, spacious home is luxuriously appointed with attention to detail and sits on 3.5 acres of pristine wooded land. With no HOA and covenants, this ...
The Ultimate Chapel Hill Estate: 7 Minutes to UNC with Multi-Generational Luxury Rare 2.33-Acre Modern Farmhouse Retreat - Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. of Finished Living Space Dis...
One distinctive single-family property offers approximately 6,912 square feet across two substantial structures on one magnificent lot, just moments from Jordan Lake and ...
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...
A rare new construction opportunity on almost 6 wooded acres, minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the distinguished Greenbrae community. Warm and sophistica...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
***LIVE. WORK. ENTERTAIN on 10+ Acres***PEACE + OPEN SPACE + PRIVACY, MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN & I-40***IDEAL FOR HOME-BASED BUSINESS, INVESTOR, COLLECTOR, HOBBYIST***Peacef...
Rare find: Amazing estate on a private 1.7 acre lot in the gated Governors Club, home to the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Come to tour this exceptional ho...
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...
What if your Chapel Hill home felt like its own private resort? Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the sought-after neighborhood of Oxbow Crossing on Morgan Creek, th...
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...
Twenty-eight picturesque acres of Piedmont forest in Chapel Hill surround this singular and stunning cozy Brutalist home, perched over idyllic Neville creek encircling a ...
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...
Spectacular Chapel Hill horse farm and equestrian estate located on 10 private acres with a five-stall barn, 1,131 square-foot apartment for a caretaker or trainer, and r...
A timeless architectural treasure in gated Governors Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course community, 32409 Archdale is an exceptional 2.8+ acre estate with sweepin...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
A rare opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind property created by a respected local custom builder as his personal residence. Privately set on more than 4 acres in Chap...
Undeniable curb appeal announces this extraordinary 1939 Greenwood estate before you even step inside. Set on a private, one-acre wooded lot and cloaked in mystery by its...
Welcome home to this beautiful estate nestled on nearly 12 acres, offering exceptional privacy, abundant space, a guest house, swimming pool, and room for horses. A stock...
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...
Set behind a tree-lined private drive, this extraordinary estate at 9223 Orange Grove Road offers nearly 50 acres of rolling pasture, breathtaking views, and an unmatched...
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...
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