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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$415Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melanie Jones• Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Listed by Sydney Benfey• Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
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.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,414 (+4.9%)
$478,500 + $1,128,700
$1,607,200
2024
$20,423 (+2.8%)
$170,000 + $1,025,500
$1,195,500
2023
$19,858 (+4.3%)
$170,000 + $1,025,500
$1,195,500
2022
$19,032 (+1.3%)
$170,000 + $1,025,500
$1,195,500
2021
$18,787 (+2.4%)
$170,000 + $1,025,500
$1,195,500
2020
$18,351
$150,000 + $945,900
$1,095,900
2019
$18,351 (+2.3%)
$150,000 + $945,900
$1,095,900
2018
$17,932 (+2.1%)
$150,000 + $945,900
$1,095,900
2017
$17,569 (−6.5%)
$150,000 + $945,900
$1,095,900
2016
$18,783 (+15.2%)
$150,000 + $945,900
$1,095,900
2015
$16,302 (+0.4%)
$293,000 + $842,400
$1,135,400
2014
$16,241 (+1.9%)
$293,011 + $688,333
$981,344
2013
$15,936 (+2.7%)
$293,011 + $688,333
$981,344
2011
$15,523
$293,011 + $688,333
$981,344
2010
$15,518
$293,011 + $688,333
$981,344
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,998
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,998
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9880827594
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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Residential Districts
The residential districts are intended to provide for residential development of appropriate intensities consonant with the suitability of land, availability of public services, accessibility to major activity centers and transportation systems, and compatibility with surrounding development.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chapel Hill, NC • 27514
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Sun exposure
68/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 820 Kenmore Rd
$2,130,170
$120K under list price of $2.25M
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