$812,538Average Value$141Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Chatham County neighborhood in between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro
Set in the hills overlooking B. Everett Jordan Lake, Big Woods Hills is a woodsy neighborhood where residents enjoy the seclusion of living on multiple acres without having hour-long commutes into the nearest city. This Chatham County community sits about 15 miles south of Chapel Hill and roughly the same distance north of Pittsboro, with Durham, the Research Triangle Park and Raleigh all within reach. Residents often spend time outdoors exploring their own properties or heading down to the lake. “Big Woods Hills is a quieter neighborhood,” says Rebecca Ellis, a Realtor with Keller Williams Preferred Realty with a decade of experience in the Triangle. “It’s a desirable area with a good school system.” Big Woods Hills receives a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4 out of 10.
Single-family homes on multiple acres
Homes in Big Woods Hills are hidden in the trees along hilly, narrow roads. Long gravel driveways lead to these Colonial Revivals, farmhouses and ranch-style homes, primarily from the 1990s. “Some have been updated. Some are fixer-uppers,” says Ellis, who adds that properties stretch for multiple acres and don’t go on the market often. Only two have been sold in recent years. “Our inventory is generally low. Prices have gone up, and part of that is the size of the lot. If you get a 7,000 square-foot house on 10 acres, there’s going to be a bigger price tag.” The median price for a single-family home sits around $920,000. While a homeowners association does not govern Big Woods Hills, landowners in the neighborhood are collectively responsible for maintaining Gallup Road, the private main route through the community.
The older homes of Big Woods Hills are especially private with time for even more vegetation to grow and thicken on the properties.
Many of the homes in Big Woods Hills take advantage of the large properties with large homes and outdoor living spaces.
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Outdoor adventures on Jordan Lake
Access to B. Everett Jordan Lake is one of Big Woods Hills’ biggest draws. This massive reservoir spans nearly 14,000 acres and is a regional destination for outdoor recreation, from boating and fishing to camping and hiking. Some of the closest access points to the neighborhood include Rock Quarry Public Fishing Area, which is known for being a serene spot to reel in crappies. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, on the opposite side of the lake, is about an 8-mile drive. Northeast District Park is even closer. A lighted multipurpose field and a baseball diamond flank its small playground. The park also offers tennis courts and walking trails around a small pond. The Preserve at Jordan Lake has a semi-private 18-hole golf course next to the neighborhood.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, the reservoir covers 13,940 acres .
Jordan Lake has a beaches for swimming.
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North Chatham Elementary students learn Spanish
Chatham County Schools serves Big Woods Hills; Niche awards the district a B-plus rating. Assigned schools begin with North Chatham Elementary. It earns an A-minus rating and offers a Spanish Dual Language program, which continues at the A-minus-rated Margaret B. Pollard Middle. Seaforth High, which opened in 2021, receives a B rating. School of the Arts for Boys Academy and Holy Youth Christian Academy are two nearby private options that are not yet rated by Niche.
North Chatham Elementary School receives an overall Niche score of A-.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School receives an overall rating of A-.
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Shopping and dining at Fearrington Village
Big Woods Hills residents drive to nearby towns and cities to shop and dine. The closest grocery store is a 6-mile drive into neighboring Fearrington, home to Fearrington Village, a planned community featuring a five-star hotel, several shops, restaurants and a farmers market. National retailers dot U.S. Route 15-501, which leads to Pittsboro, about 15 minutes south. The small city offers a historic downtown stretch with boutiques, local restaurants and art galleries. Its annual ClydeFEST, which celebrates folk art, is a popular event attracting attendees from around the region. Nightlife and entertainment are available in Chapel Hill.
The Belted Goat is a great place for Big Woods Hills locals to meet up with friends to enjoy a small bite or a cup of coffee.
Fearrington Farms is a great destination for Big Woods Hills locals looking for a relaxing and fun afternoon.
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Getting around the Research Triangle
U.S. Route 15-501 leads to Chapel Hill, a roughly half-hour drive north. Commuters can utilize the Chatham County Park and Ride to avoid having to find parking in Downtown Chapel Hill, which is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Hospital. Research Triangle Park, a major regional employment hub, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are both about 25 miles away via Interstate 40.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
99
Median Age
59
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,624
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$182,802
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
72.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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