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Suburban living west of Fearrington
A couple decades ago, there wasn’t much on this side of Fearrington, just south of Chapel Hill. “This part of Chatham County was very rural until recently,” says Brandon Yapp, a Realtor with The Oceanaire Realty. “Parts of it definitely still lean very rural, but Baldwin has become pretty suburban. A lot of residential construction has gone in over the last 20 or so years.” Yapp lives in Baldwin with his family, in a relatively new planned community called Briar Chapel. “There are about 2,400 homes here, so it’s a fairly large section of the neighborhood,” he says, adding that he was drawn to the area for its peaceful atmosphere and convenient location. Movil Realty Realtor Cindi Honeycutt, who is based in the region, observes that those two factors are also a large part of Baldwin’s appeal for her clients. “Most of Baldwin still feels very rural, but everything around here is growing. It’s desirable because it’s so close to Chapel Hill, where the University of North Carolina and the hospital system are, but it’s less crowded and more affordable.”
There are farms on large pieces of land in Baldwin.
There's plenty of wildlife and nature in the Baldwin neighborhood.
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New builds abound
Most Baldwin homes are new builds, but there are a few midcentury ranch-style bungalows scattered in the countryside on the outskirts of the more modern planned developments. Yapp says that homes outside planned developments such as Briar Chapel tend to be either cheaper or much more expensive, noting that older ranch-style homes fall on the lower end of the spectrum while sprawling, new, custom-built estates on multiple acres of land fall on the high end. Broadly, homes in Baldwin run anywhere from about $230,000 to more than $7 million. But more specifically, less-updated Minimal Traditional and ranch-style homes on the western, more rural side of Baldwin, tend to go for between $230,000 and $380,000. Larger, Modern Farmhouse, Contemporary or European-inspired homes on acreage properties start at around $1.3 million and can climb to $7.6 million. And Traditional, Modern Transitional and Craftsman-inspired homes in planned communities such as Briar Chapel tend to sell for between about $430,000 and $900,000.
New construction homes are on small lots in Baldwin.
Sprawling estates in Baldwin can sell for between $3.2 and $7.6 million.
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Highly rated Chatham County schools
The Chatham County Public Schools district serves students in Baldwin. Many go to Chatham Grove Elementary, which earns an A grade from Niche, and Margaret B. Pollard Middle, which earns an A-minus. Older students can continue to Seaforth High School, ungraded by Niche. Some elementary and middle schoolers may go to Willow Oak Montessori or Woods Charter School, public charter schools. Willow Oak, which earns an A from Niche, serves kids between kindergarten and eighth grade. It also offers a private, tuition-based preschool program for youngsters aged three through five. The A-plus-graded Woods Charter School serves kindergarteners through 12th graders.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
Baldwin.
A commute to UNC is a 10 minute drive from Baldwin.
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Neighborhood parks, waterfront recreation nearby
Many of the subdivisions in Baldwin have their own community parks or playgrounds. Briar Chapel, in particular, actually features several. At Great Meadow Park, residents can picnic at the pavilion or catch a summer concert at the amphitheater. The 5-acre park also has a playground, outdoor ping-pong tables and volleyball courts. There’s a fully fenced dog park nearby as well, for local pups. Briar Chapel’s Discovery Park, north of Great Meadow, offers hammocks and a fossil dig area. Nearby Boulder Park has sandy bocce ball courts, horseshoe rings and fire pits. Briar Chapel’s clubhouse is home to the community association, as well as a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Golfers can play nine holes at Twin Lakes Golf Course, near the middle of Baldwin. The Preserve Golf Club is on Jordan Lake, a few miles southeast. The semi-private golf course is open to the public; public and members-only tee times are available. There are more opportunities for outdoor recreation by Jordan Lake, too. The Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers public boating and swimming access. More than 10 miles of hiking trails web through the lake’s forested banks. RV and tent camping sites are available, too. On the Haw River, which rushes along Baldwin’s west side, residents can canoe in calm waters or kayak on rapids. Old Bynum Bridge offers a scenic walk over the water not far from the Lower Haw River State Natural Area. It’s also close to Bynum Front Porch, a historic general store-turned-nonprofit organization that hosts regular concerts and storytelling sessions.
The Old Bynum Walking Bridge has graffiti art across the entire span of the bridge in Baldwin.
Great Meadow Park is a 5-acre park in the Baldwin neighborhood.
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U.S. Route 501 shopping corridor and Fearrington Village
Much of Baldwin’s shopping and dining selection is concentrated along U.S. Route 501. Residents can grab groceries at Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter or Food Lion. There’s also an Ace Hardware and several gas stations with convenience stores on the main thoroughfare close to home. Breakaway Café serves American diner-style all-day breakfast. Next door, Town Hall Burger & Beer offers casual sports bar fare. Yapp says Fearrington Village, about 4 miles southeast of central Baldwin, is a popular destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. “It’s like an English-inspired community, with high-end clothing stores, boutiques and restaurants.” He says their afternoon tea service, in the Fearrington House Restaurant, is always a hit with his family. Reservations are required for high tea, which features classic tea sandwiches, pastries and jams. “They have miles of walking trails and animals on-site, too, that people take their kids to see,” Yapp says. “It’s kind of the local hotspot.”
McIntyre's Books in Fearrington Village has local and national author readings in Baldwin.
The Breakaway Cafe is a popular breakfast spot in Baldwin.
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Quick commuting to Chapel Hill and RTP
Chapel Hill is about 10 miles northeast of central Baldwin, typically a 25-minute drive via U.S. Route 501. Its secluded setting in Chatham County belies its convenience to the nearby city; Yapp says the commute to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a big local employer, is only about a 15-minute drive. “But you feel like you’re out in the country here, not right next to a university.” A park-and-ride lot on the Town of Chapel Hill’s Chatham County Express Route provides bus service from the north side of Baldwin to UNC-Chapel Hill’s main campus and adjacent hospital system. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 30 miles east of Baldwin.
Chatham County Express Route provides bus service from Baldwin to UNC's main campus.
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 30 miles east of Baldwin.
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Parks in this Area
Southern Community Dog Park
Briar Chapel Bark Park
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
Southern Community Park
Bynum Beach
Great Meadow Park
Camden Park
The Park at Briar Chapel
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
46 min drive
Baldwin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Baldwin, Fearrington Village sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Baldwin, Fearrington Village over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 28% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,666
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,748
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,740
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
68%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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