$1,015,732Average Value$327Average Price per Sq Ft
Nature is at the heart of this Chapel Hill neighborhood
Named after botany professor William Coker, who once owned the land, Coker Hills offers privacy and nature less than 3 miles from Downtown Chapel Hill. It’s known as the city’s botanists’ neighborhood, not just for its connection to Coker and its bounty of trees but also for its streets, which are all named after southern botanists. Nature was at the forefront of the neighborhood’s development in the mid-20th century, with contemporary architects designing homes to blend in with the landscape. Coker Hills maintains this character today. “It’s got a unique trifecta,” says longtime resident and Inhabit Real Estate Realtor Jaye Kreller. “You get a little bit of privacy and land, but you have walkability to commercial things and nature trails. You don’t have to get in a car with your dogs to get nature under your feet.” Kreller notes that the neighborhood hosts a group home for young men and a hospice care house. “We coexist very well. The people who live there come and go, but it’s always been a collaborative part of the neighborhood.”
Nature is prevalent in the dense trees of the Coker Hills neighborhood.
There is so much beauty to explore and experience in the Coker Hills neighborhood.
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A mix of classic and modern home styles with spacious yards
Homes in Coker Hills, primarily built between the 1960s and 1970s, line wide and winding streets that end in cul-de-sacs. Tall pines and oaks shade these homes, which rest on hilly manicured lots. The neighborhood is notable for its collection of Modernist architecture, but there are also Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes. Living space is well above the national average, often topping 2,500 square feet. Prices typically range between $600,000 to $950,000, with some restored or newly built properties topping $1 million.
Coker Hills may soon be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The community is also one of Chapel Hill’s 10 Neighborhood Conservation Districts, which regulates development to preserve the neighborhood's look. Restrictions include a minimum lot size of a little over a half-acre and a street setback of 40 feet. Kreller says the neighborhood's elevation minimizes flood risk. However, a few homes along Booker Creek are in a floodplain.
There are new construction homes built on large lots within the Coker Hills neighborhood.
There are several Colonial Revival homes within the Coker Hills neighborhood.
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A small neighborhood park near Chapel Hill Public Library
While nature surrounds Coker Hills, numerous parks and trails are close by. Picnic tables and benches dot E.C. Leonard Park, a small neighborhood green space that hosts community gatherings and a men’s croquet club. Kreller says she often walks to nearby Pritchard Park, which features storybook trails adorned with musical instruments and bird observation points. The park hugs the Chapel Hill Public Library. This busy community hub is where residents attend neighborhood association meetings and cast their ballots in elections. It’s also home to the city’s Community Arts & Culture division and a small coffee shop. Kayaking is a popular activity at Eastwood Lake, which Coker Hills residents can petition for access privileges. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s North Forest is a short drive away for hiking and mountain biking in an expansive woodland.
Highly rated schools and UNC Chapel Hill nearby
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools serves Coker Hills and offers magnet programs through a lottery system. Assigned neighborhood schools start with Estes Hills Elementary. Earning an A rating from Niche, Estes has pollinator and vegetable gardens to provide students with hands-on learning outside the classroom. Guy B. Phillips Middle receives an A and offers a range of career and technical education courses, including apparel and interior design, as well as automation and robotics. The A-plus-rated East Chapel Hill High has a Social Justice Academy. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the top public research universities in the country with a staunch fandom for its Tar Heel teams, is roughly 3 miles away.
The Coker Hills Neighborhood Association hosts family-friendly events
The volunteer-run Coker Hills Neighborhood Association keeps neighbors connected and informed of city happenings. From a Fourth of July Kids’ Parade to an Oktoberfest celebration, the organization holds events throughout the year at the neighborhood green space, E.C. Leonard Park. Kreller says the biggest events are the annual ice cream social held in the summer, where neighborhood children can meet and play before school begins, and the Halloween Pizza Party in October, which gives customed trick-or-treaters a chance to fill up on pizza before knocking on doors around the neighborhood. She describes the community as eclectic. “We’ve got people who are hippies, and we’ve got those who are button-down.”
Commuting around the Research Triangle
Downtown Chapel Hill hosts top employers, including UNC at Chapel Hill, roughly 3 miles away. With quick access to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the commute can be less than 10 minutes. However, parking can be a challenge. “You need a PHD to figure out Downtown Chapel Hill parking. It’s a complicated system,” Kreller says. “Most workers use park and ride lots.”
Chapel Hill Transit buses stop within the neighborhood along Curtis Road, taking riders to destinations such as UNC Hospital. The Bolin Creek Trail provides cyclists a paved greenway through nature into downtown, while MLK Jr. Boulevard offers shared lanes. Interstate 40 is nearby to reach Research Triangle Park, home to hundreds of tech companies like Cisco Systems and Lenovo. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is less than a 20-mile drive, which Kreller says takes about 25 minutes.
University Place is one of five shopping centers in the area
Coker Hills neighbors a bustling retail corridor with five shopping centers. Silverspot Cinema is the big draw to University Place, which is locally referred to as UP. This shopping mall features boutique businesses and a few name brands. On Saturdays, its big parking lot fills with vendors for the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Trader Joe’s and Aldi anchor Eastgate Crossing, which hosts a range of local restaurants amid familiar chains. The Loop serves American fare like pizza and burgers in its casual digs. German breads and pastries are the specialty at Guglhupf Bake Shop, well-known in the Research Triangle region for its flagship restaurant in Durham. Kreller loves Osteria Georgi, a chic spot for Italian cuisine. More shopping centers are available along U.S. Route 501 heading east. The Streets at Southpoint, a regional destination for department store shopping, is less than 9 miles away. Kreller says Downtown Durham, which offers nightlife and entertainment, is only a 15 to 20-minute drive.
Coker Hills residents enjoy a fresh way to breakfast at Snooze A.M. Eatery.
Whole Foods Market is a popular grocery store destination for families of the Coker Hills neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
E. C. Leonard Playground
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Pritchard Park
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
28 min drive
Bus
North Lakeshore Drive & Rock Creek Road Westbound
Bus
Curtis Road & Lyons Road Southbound
Bus
Curtis Road & South Lakeshore Drive Eastbound
Bus
Curtis Road & Clayton Road Westbound
Bus
East Franklin Street & Elliott Road Eastbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Coker Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Coker Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coker Hills, Chapel Hill sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Coker Hills, Chapel Hill over the last 12 months is $910,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$850,000
Median Sale Price
$910,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$910,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
258
Median Year Built
1971
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,905
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
31,798
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
526
Median Age
34
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,972
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$157,078
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
87%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
65.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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