820 Kenmore Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 5,428
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,428
- Total interior livable area: 5,428 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 9880827594
- Special condition: Trust
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Attached,Open
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Orange County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $11,377 | $136,524 |
| Home Insurance * | $634 | $7,608 |
| Property Taxes | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| Electricity | $505 | $6,066 |
| Total | $14,988 | $179,856 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000 |
| 2026-04-10 | Sold | $2,250,000 |
| 2026-02-08 | Pending sale | $2,490,000 |
| 2025-08-26 | Price change | $2,490,000 |
| 2025-06-02 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
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