Residential-commercial neighborhood just outside UNC-Chapel Hill campus
Glen Lennox, a neighborhood more than 50 years old at the intersection of Route 54 and Highway 501, has a history of preservation and reinvention. About 2 miles from the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, the heavily wooded community has historically been a desirable place where families, retirees and UNC students lived. “It used to be student housing, and it’s now undergoing a huge redevelopment,” says Jay Kennihan, a longtime Chapel Hill resident and owner of Chapel Hill Realty Group. The Save Glen Lennox campaign preserved the spirit of the original neighborhood as new additions were built. Today, Glen Lennox has more of a mixed-use purpose with the presence of the four-story office building called the Gwendolyn, which takes its name from Gwendolyn Harrison, the first African-American woman to attend UNC-Chapel Hill. It’s one of the few new office buildings in the city. The Gwendolyn, the Glen Lennox Shopping Center and apartment complexes are clustered along Highway 501. The rest of the neighborhood is primarily single-story homes on long, straight streets.
The original brick apartments in Glen Lennox are surrounded by lush green lawns.
The newly constructed Link apartments stand as the showcase of Glen Lennox.
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Single-family homes and new apartments
Oak and magnolia trees shade the residential streets and sidewalks. Single-story cottages and homes with traditional architecture were built throughout the 20th century. Prices range from about $535,000 to $770,000. Units are available for rent in the new, luxurious Link Apartment buildings and the 1950s brick dwellings on grassy lawns. Once the final plans for the Link Apartments had been approved, developers gave residents a year's advance notice as to the demolition of nearly 450 original single-story brick apartments. The ongoing construction is nearing completion. “The area has been enhanced with the new construction; old timers may disagree,” Kennihan says. “There was a big hullabaloo. The building company withdrew their initial plans and did some town halls to reassure existing tenants.” And while there might be some lingering bitterness for the changing streetscape, Kennihan says that despite the commercial presence, “it’s still a quaint little sliver of Chapel Hill. It's ‘affordable’ living, but our town’s super expensive.”
The majority of homes in Glen Lennox are situated on heavily wooded lots.
The original brick complexes remain as one of the housing options in Glen Lennox.
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Homes are zoned for an A-plus-rated school district
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district is rated A-plus and ranked first in the state, according to Niche. Students may attend Glenwood Elementary and Culbreth Middle, both rated A, before advancing to East Chapel Hill High, rated A-plus. St. Thomas More Catholic School, which is not rated on Niche, has taught prekindergarten through middle school for over 50 years. Graduates can opt to stay in town and apply to UNC-Chapel Hill, one of the oldest public universities in the country. Both Duke University and North Carolina State University are also nearby, in Durham and Raleigh, respectively.
Culbreth Middle School has around has 664 students.
UNC Chapel Hill is just 5 miles down the road from Leigh Village
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Shopping and dining in and around Glen Lennox
The Glen Lennox Shopping Center, located within the neighborhood, is one of the oldest strip malls in North Carolina. It includes Bin 54 Steak & Cellar, which serves steak and wine in an elegant dining room. Directly across from this shopping center, shoppers can browse more retailers and pick up groceries at The Fresh Market. Family-owned Coco Bistro & Bar is located inside the Gwendolyn and serves exclusively plant-based options. University Place, a nearby shopping center formerly called University Mall, is being redeveloped into a mixed-use community with a growing number of retailers. It currently includes Silverspot Cinema, where movie-goers can get food delivered directly to their seats.
Locals in Glen Lennox head to Bin 54 Steakhouse for a night out.
CoCo Bistro offers breakfast and lunch options for residents of Glen Lennox.
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Positioned along Highway 501
The neighborhood’s location at the intersection of Highway 501 and Route 54 means commuting is relatively straightforward for those seeking to get to work or recreation in other cities. Chapel Hill Transit buses stop along Hamilton Road and Raleigh Road, taking passengers to University Place. Glen Lennox is 3 miles from emergency care at the highly regarded UNC Medical Center. The neighborhood is 15 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Interstate 40.
Outdoor recreation beneath the oak trees
Families can walk or bike to fenced-in Oakwood Park. The playground and picnic tables are shaded, which comes in handy when the summer heat and humidity hit. Dense tree cover separates the eastern edge of Glen Lennox from the Chapel Hill Country Club golf course. In addition to the golfing facilities, club members can access the outdoor pool and a plethora of pickleball and tennis courts. In the neighboring Meadowmont community, the partially paved Meadowmont Trail winds through the woods and over Little Creek, covering a mile in total.
Glen Lennox borders the Chapel Hill Country Club.
The playground at Oakwood Park in Glen Lennox is a favorite among children.
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Parks in this Area
Oakwood Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
25 min drive
Bus
Hamilton Road & Berkley Road Northbound
Bus
Raleigh Road & Glen Lennox Shopping Center
Bus
Brandon Road & Hayes Road Northbound
Bus
Hamilton Road & Berkley Road Southbound
Bus
Hamilton Road & Maxwell Road 2 Northbound
Bus
Hamilton Road & Maxwell Road 1 Northbound
Bus
Brandon Road & Hamilton Road Northbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glen Lennox
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glen Lennox Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glen Lennox, Chapel Hill sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Lennox, Chapel Hill over the last 12 months is $612,200, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,357
Median Age
35
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,209
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,592
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
79.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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