820 Kenmore Rd

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

$2,490,000
Price
4
Beds
5,428 Sq. Ft.
$459 / Sq. Ft.
5,428
Sq. Ft.
$459
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Melanie Jones • Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

Property Details for 820 Kenmore Road

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Subdivision
Lake Forest
LISTING UPDATED: 11/22/2025 03:15 PM

Property Details for 820 Kenmore Road

StatusActive
MLS #10100264
Days on Market245
Taxes$19,760 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1973
Lot Size2.80 AC / 121,968 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 820 Kenmore Road

Stories2Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size2.80 AC / 121,968 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,782 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,136

Property Taxes

$1,647

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 820 Kenmore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Google Maps friendly.
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Forest
  • Latitude: 35.954894
  • Longitude: -79.037722
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $19,760.42
  • City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
  • Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
  • High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5428.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 551
  • Other Area Above Grade: 0
  • Other Area Below Grade: 1764
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1764
  • Parcel Number: 9880827594
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Power Production YN: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 74
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Brick
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Spa: No
  • Interior: Brick
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 17.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 19.3
  • Room Width: 19.3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Description: sitting room
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 22
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16.3 x 31
  • Room Width: 31.0
  • Room Length: 16.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 16.3
  • Room Width: 16.3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.3 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 45.6
  • Room Width: 45.6
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.3 x 20.5
  • Room Width: 20.5
  • Room Length: 12.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 14.7
  • Room Width: 14.7
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 11
  • Room Description: Flex space
  • Room Dimensions: 16.2 x 22
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 13.2 x 16.6
  • Room Width: 16.6
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14.3
  • Room Width: 14.3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 14.7
  • Room Width: 14.7
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 16.7
  • Room Width: 16.7
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 16
  • Room Description: Flex
  • Room Dimensions: 16.2 x 22
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 22 x 35.6
  • Room Width: 35.6
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Basement
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 820 Kenmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10100264

$2,490,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10100264

$2,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2025

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10100264

$2,490,000
06/02/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10100264

$2,750,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 820 Kenmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$478,500Additions$1,128,700Total$1,607,200
Tax Record2025$21,414 ($1,784 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,998 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,998 SqFtStories2Lot Size121,968 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1993ZoningR-1CountyORANGEAPN9880-82-7594Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 820 Kenmore Road

This home is within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Guy Phillips Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
East Chapel Hill High School
Public - 9 to 12
Phoenix Academy High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Estes Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Guy Phillips Middle School
Public6 to 8

East Chapel Hill High School
Public9 to 12

Phoenix Academy High School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 820 Kenmore Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

820 Kenmore Road is a single family home for sale in Chapel Hill, NC 27514. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2025 by Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int, it's currently listed at $2,490,000. This listing's school district is Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District. Nearby schools include Estes Hills Elementary School, Guy Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School. 820 Kenmore Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 5,428 sqft single family home built in 1973.

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