Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $444K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $1 |
| Highest Price | $15M |
| Total Listings | 20,744 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 67 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $294 |
Property Types (active listings)
Area of Carrboro
Carrboro is a small town adjacent to Chapel Hill in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The downtown area of Carrboro is continuous with that of Chapel Hill along Franklin Street which connects the town to Durham approximately 30 minutes to the northeast.
Located in Orange County, Carrboro is also part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill statistical area - known for its many prestigious universities, and medical research facilities.
Carrboro covers approximately 6.5 square miles consisting of a charming downtown area, mixed-use residential, low-density forested residential, and woodlands. Residents enjoy the warm summer weather and mild winters with occasional snow.
Real Estate in Carrboro
The real estate market in Carrboro is small, but filled with opportunities for affordable homes in a range of charming styles. There are a number of historic homes near downtown Carrboro that were built for local mill workers. These homes - both the preserved and restored examples - feature red-brick exteriors and white accents on the large front porches and roof trim.
Carrboro has many homes for sale in this or similar early to mid-century style. There are also larger single-family homes in Colonial or Farm inspired styles, with tall front-facing gables, decks, and garages.
Further out from the town center are more rural properties, with big lots and farm style homes.
Things to Do in Corrboro, NC
To some, Carrboro is known as an urban satellite of the University of North Carolina campus located in Chapel Hill. This university contributes an exciting culture to the area, along with a number of attractions all of its own.
However, Carrboro is a town with a lot to offer. To begin with, it’s historic residential district is renowned for its distinctive architecture, with many preserved and restored examples. Check out West Popular and Sykes streets to see some of the best examples.
Some sights and attractions in Carrboro include:
- The Carrboro Farmers’ Market - one of the oldest in the region
- The ArtsCenter & Cat’s Cradle - two notable local music and performance venues
- The Dirty South Institute Comedy Theater and Comedy School
Carrboro is also home to a large number of unique and popular restaurants, two branches of the Orange County Public Library System, and around 10 parks, including the 55-acre Henry Anderson III Community Park which contains top-quality sports facilities and a dog park. Part of the Carolina North Forest lies in the northern portion of Carrboro, and University Lake is situated a short distance to the west.
Carrboro hosts a number of popular annual events, like the Carrboro Music Festival, West End Poetry Festival, and the Carrboro Film Festival.
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