Market Report - Chapel Hill New Homes
Chapel Hill/Carrboro New Home Listings DOWN 32%
Chapel Hill Offers Fewer New Homes
Looking for a new home in Chapel Hill? Thinking the choices have gotten a little thinner? You're right....
New Home inventory in Chapel Hill/Carrboro was down 32% in November 2009 versus November 2008. Chapel Hill has long been one of the most coveted places to live in the Triangle area.
Chapel Hill new home inventory prices will also be affected by the recent increases in impact fees. The impact fees for a home built in Chapel Hill or Carrboro school districts just increased to $7616. And it will go up further, to $9,520, for any home beginning construction after Jan 1, 2011. This is the highest impact fee by far for any location in the Triangle.
New Home Listings by Price Point Chapel Hill NC

There were fewer new home listings in Chapel Hill/Carrboro in nearly every price point.
- Under $300K Chapel Hill new home inventory showed only 4 homes available.
- $300-399K Chapel Hill new home inventory reduced from 13 homes to only 4 homes.
- $400-499K Chapel Hill new home inventory increased from 5 homes to 11 homes.
- $500-599K Chapel Hill new home inventory decreased from 11 homes to 6 homes.
- Townhomes and condos are the most common kind of new construction in Chapel Hill.
There are fewer "affordable" homes in Chapel Hill than in any other area. Homebuyers who work in Chapel Hill often consider Chatham County, Hillsborough, or Durham for their new home.
Overall New Home Listings Chapel Hill November 2009

On December 1 2008, there were 181 new homes listed in Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
On December 1 2009, there were only 123 new homes listed in Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
Of those 123 new homes, 73, or 62%, were condos or townhomes. This area has the highest percentage of townhomes and condos for available new homes. Raleigh inside the beltline has the second highest at 54%, and Durham County has the third highest percentage, at 44%.
Builders are building fewer "speculative" homes, and more home buyers are opting for completely custom packages, in every price point (which means the homes are not listed, but completed to the buyers exact specifications).
What Price Points are getting the most showings Inside the Beltline?
If you're looking to purchase in these price points, you'll have more competition for your new home.
Which price points are most popular inside the beltline?
- Chapel Hill homes in the $1 million+ range saw the most showings in November 2009.
- Chapel Hill new homes in the $600-799K range saw the most showings PER HOME.
- Condos inside the beltline saw the least showings per home.
How does the new home market in Chapel Hill compare to the rest of the Triangle?
Triangle New Home Market Reports - Dec 1 2009
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