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Amberly

Situated in booming Cary, Amberly’s blend of affordable homes and a dedicated 55+ community ensure it has something for everyone. Homes include townhomes, cottages, and ranch-style designs with amenities like swimming pools, a fitness center, and walking trails. Commuters will also appreciate its location: 12 miles from the RTP and 25 minutes from Downtown Raleigh.

Big Woods

Big Woods is a community of moderately sized homes that takes full advantage of its location in less-developed – but growing – Pittsboro. All homes sit on large, wooded lots that offer privacy and room to grow. With Jordan Lake nearby, Big Woods is ideal for outdoors adventurers or anyone seeking a taste of the country lifestyle.

Bingham Ridge

Pittsboro is growing due to its ample land, low Chatham County taxes, and assortment of beautiful new neighborhoods. Bingham Ridge certainly fits the bill, with craftsman style homes focused on modern amenities and energy efficiency. The sights and sounds of quirky Chapel Hill are only a 20 minute trip down the road.

Bobcat Point

Nestled in the countryside between Siler City and Pittsboro, Bobcat Point offers some of the most beautiful views in Chatham County. Each of its homes are situated on wooded, quiet lots ideal for anyone seeking an escape from the Triangle’s hustle and bustle. With low county taxes and prices starting as low as $135,000, it’s as good of a value as it is an escape.

Briar Chapel

With starting prices around $300k, you might find it hard to believe that Briar Chapel is only ten minutes outside Chapel Hill. Or that it comes with a community pool, onsite daycare, tennis courts, and walking trails. But Briar Chapel has all of those and more in its 900 acres of NAHB-certified green homes!

Broadlands

With huge lots and most fences already built, Broadlands is an ideal community for equestrian enthusiasts. Some communities have sidewalks – Broadlands has riding trails. The views of one of the highest points in Chatham County are an excellent bonus, as well as the location – only 10 miles from fast-growing Pittsboro.

Carolina Crossings

With 20 homesites between 2-7 acres each, Carolina Crossings is ideal for a small-time homesteading experience. The setting is ideal: two bubbling streams, hardwood forests, and far enough away from the city for peace and quiet (but not too far.) This community also allows horses.

Cattail Creek

Located in Siler City, Cattail Creek offers affordable homes – as low as $100k – in the coveted Silk Hope School District. The value extends to the neighborhood itself, featuring lovely landscaping and a flowing creek. All this with newer construction make it an excellent choice for first-time buyers.

Cedar Grove

With large homes and large lots, Cedar Grove is ideal for buyers who need lots of space close to town. The average 2 acre lots are only 15 minutes from Carrboro and feature beautiful, newer construction homes with upscale details and elegant designs.

Cedar Mountain

Cedar Mountain is a community of new custom homes on lots as large as five acres in a beautiful, mature hardwood forest. If the current listings don’t fit your needs, the neighborhood offers several spacious lots to start from scratch. There’s also no HOA – exceptionally rare for a community of this stature.

Chapel Ridge

Built around a Fred Couples-designed 18-hole golf course, Chapel Ridge brings the amenities of resort living to a community of beautifully designed, custom single-family homes. Vacant homesites offer free builder choice and no time restrictions, making it an ideal site for a dream home. Families will also appreciate the array of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and playground. Chapel Ridge is one of the most desirable addresses in Chatham County.

Chatham Forest

The secret is out about Pittsboro: low taxes, lovely local shops and restaurants, and proximity to Jordan Lake make it one of the Triangle’s most desirable new communities. Chatham Forest uses the slightly rural setting to full advantage, with easy access to the lake and a short commute to the busier parts of the Triangle.

Chestnut Crossing

No HOA? Check. Large wooded lots? Check. Gorgeous views near Jordan Lake? Check and check! Chestnut Ridge’s gorgeous homes are everything you could want from country living without sacrificing convenience – you’re still only 15 minutes from the basics and just a bit farther from the city proper.

Colvard Farms

A unique neighborhood in Chatham County, Colvard Farms is a community of spacious homes on former farmland. 1/3 of this land has been designated as permanent open space, meaning it will never be developed. Community walking trails allow you to enjoy this beautiful natural space at your leisure, while proximity to Durham makes your commute easy.

Courtyards on O’Kelly Chapel

The Courtyards is a Cary community of ranch-style homes that emphasize open designs with lots of natural light. With some two-story homes also available, buyers can expect distinctive features like two-car garages and even courtyards! The neighborhood is also built around a community pool and clubhouse.

Deer Mountain

With a huge array of homes and homesites, variety is the name of the game at Deer Mountain, just outside Carrboro. This neighborhood features a mix of old and new construction, making it ideal for budget-conscious buyers. Many homesites are over an acre, giving you even more flexibility.

Dunhill

Located in Cary, Dunhill’s custom, single-family homes offer a tantalizing mix of countryside quiet with easy proximity to amenities. The community’s most notable feature is its direct access to the American Tobacco Trail, a 22-mile former railway that offers bikers and walkers direct access to downtown Durham!

Eagles Ridge

One of the best reasons to move to Chatham County is the space. Unlike much of the Triangle, Chatham County has been slower to develop, meaning there’s ample room for larger homes – or for people who just want peace and quiet. With its gorgeous homes on up to 10 acre homesites, Eagles Ridge is one of the best ways to live in the county.

Fearrington Village

Established in the 1970s, Pittboro’s Fearrington Village still has new homes coming up, some as large as 3,500 square feet. But the main draw of this neighborhood are its amenities; indeed, even non-residents come in for the massage spa, bookstore, and farmer’s market. Its location ten minutes outside of Carrboro will make it as convenient for you as it is for them!

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Frosty Meadows

Looking for estate-style living that’s not too far from civilization? The large lots of Frosty Meadows might just be what you’re looking for. Prospective buyers have a huge range of styles to choose from – from Victorian to Craftsman – and a price range from the $300s to the $900s. Befitting the large lots, horses are also allowed in this community.

Governors Club

Built around a Jack Nicklaus 27-hole golf course, Governors Club is a gated country club community just outside of Chapel Hill. One of the nicest neighborhoods in the Triangle, Governors Club offers ample amenities – including a clubhouse and dog park – and special interest clubs for residents. Home prices and sizes also range wider than you may think.

Governors Forest

Governors Forest and its 51 larger, wooded lots comprise one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the region. Homeowners will enjoy homes up to 5,000 square feet with impeccable designs and craftsmanship, along with ample community amenities. Located within city limits of Chapel Hill, Governors Forest offers you something rare: spacious, luxurious housing close to one of the Triangle’s most vibrant cities.

Governors Lake

The 49 affordable homes in Governors Forest sit around a beautiful community lake just miles from Southpoint Mall. The community itself offers amenities like tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and walking trails. The combination of location, price, and amenities make it a great value for first-time buyers!

Governors Park

Only 15 minutes away from vibrant Franklin Street, Governors Park offers townhomes and single-family homes separated into two distinct neighborhoods. Both share amenities like tennis courts and a playground, along a community pool. Prices also start low – in the $200s – making it an ideal place to shop for a first home.

Governors Village

Governors Village is a community of mostly single-family homes and townhomes within a large Master Planned Community that is less than 10 minutes to downtown Chapel hill. Home sizes vary from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet, and housing prices vary from the $200,000’s to half a million. There are two distinct neighborhoods- one comprised of townhomes.

Hamlet Grove

Chatham County is a great option for anyone looking for affordable housing in the Triangle, and Hamlet Grove is a great place to start your search. With only a half-hour commute to Chapel Hill and the RTP – and prices starting around $250,000 – the neighborhood is an attractive and affordable path to homeownership in the Triangle.

Hamptons

With luxurious, spacious homes befitting its name, Hamptons offers similar benefits to the storied Long Island neighborhood: space, peace and quiet, and reasonable proximity to the city. But with the low taxes of Chatham County, you won’t pay nearly as much for the privilege.

Harrison Pond

The Triangle’s outlying communities are ideal for residents seeking a quieter, slower way of life. Located in Pittsboro, Harrison Pond is an ideal neighborhood for such a lifestyle. With lovely homes in natural surroundings – many on over an acre of land – the neighborhood offers walking trails and a park to take full advantage of the setting.

Heartland Grove

Pittsboro offers something special in the Triangle: lots of space not too far away from the major cities. Only 25 minutes from the RTP, Heartland Grove offers large, luxury homes with amply sized lots. Each offers distinctive features like screened in porches and first floor masters, with some also offering green building certifications.

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Hickory Downs

One of the premier equestrian neighborhoods in the Triangle, Hickory Downs offers a community barn and riding ring with horse stalls. Homesites on up to 10 acres with plenty of meadows and four-board fences provide an incomparable country atmosphere. Even with all that, you’re still just minutes away from shopping, US 64, and Jordan Lake.

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Indian Orchard

Indian Orchard offers an unparalleled rural living experience. Located on the banks of the Haw River in deep, hardwood forest, you’ll feel like you’re much further away from civilization than you are. With a variety of lot sizes and everything from tiny houses to estates, Indian Orchard residents can craft just about any home they want.

Jones Ferry Landing

Looking to build a custom home? With its low taxes and ideal location, Chatham County is a great place to start, and Jones Ferry Landing is a great place to end up. These beautiful, forested homesites are only 10 minutes from Carrboro, but still enjoy the lower cost of living of Pittsboro. Residents also enjoy community walking trails and a pond.

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