Gracefully situated 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. Conveniently located, the property is just 15 minutes to UNC Hospital, 7 minutes to UNC's campus, and only 24 minutes to RDU Airport, offering effortless access to work, travel, and everyday essentials. This home will be situated on a 1-acre lot. Owner has started the process with the Town of Chapel Hill.
For sale
$2,250,000
820 Kenmore Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4beds
5,428sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1973
1 Acres Lot
$2,107,300 Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Masterfully crafted georgian estateRich materialsAbundance of natural light
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Jones 919-559-2650,
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int,
Sydney Hill Benfey 919-636-8864,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10161348
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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
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: 1 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: $415/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,607,200
- Annual tax amount: $21,414
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
Estimated market value
$2,107,300
$2.00M - $2.21M
$5,293/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000$415/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10161348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $2,250,000-9.6%$415/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10100264 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Pending sale | $2,490,000$459/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10100264 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $2,490,000-9.5%$459/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$507/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,414 +4.9% | $1,607,200 +34.4% |
| 2024 | $20,423 +2.8% | $1,195,500 |
| 2023 | $19,858 +4.3% | $1,195,500 |
| 2022 | $19,032 +1.3% | $1,195,500 |
| 2021 | $18,787 +2.4% | $1,195,500 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $18,351 | $1,095,900 |
| 2018 | $18,351 +2.3% | $1,095,900 |
| 2017 | $17,932 -4.5% | $1,095,900 -3.5% |
| 2016 | $18,784 | $1,135,400 +15.7% |
| 2015 | $18,784 +15.7% | $981,344 |
| 2014 | $16,242 | $981,344 |
| 2013 | -- | $981,344 |
| 2012 | -- | $981,344 |
| 2011 | -- | $981,344 |
| 2010 | -- | $981,344 |
| 2009 | -- | $981,344 +31.6% |
| 2008 | $12,496 +3.8% | $745,780 |
| 2007 | $12,033 +4.2% | $745,780 |
| 2006 | $11,548 | $745,780 |
| 2005 | $11,548 +3.6% | $745,780 +10.7% |
| 2004 | $11,148 +3.6% | $673,621 |
| 2003 | $10,765 +1.5% | $673,621 |
| 2002 | $10,610 +4.2% | $673,621 |
| 2001 | $10,178 +7.5% | $673,621 +22.9% |
| 2000 | $9,466 | $548,135 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lake Forest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Estes Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Guy Phillips Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Estes Hills Elementary School
- Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle School
- High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27514
- Lake Forest
- 820 Kenmore Rd
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