Safest Neighborhoods in Orange County, NC

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The Oaks

A desirable community on the east side of Chapel Hill, The Oaks has become more than a suburban extension of the University of North Carolina. “It’s a hot neighborhood. It’s especially attractive for people who want to be away from the traffic but still have the conveniences of good shopping,” says Gary Saleeby, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who
- Average Value
  
  $1.36M
- List Price
  
  $180K - $2.5M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  7 Listings
The Oaks
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Greenwood

The Greenwood neighborhood’s idyllic history starts with its Pulitzer Prize-winning founder, Paul Green. During the Great Depression, the playwright bought over 200 acres of forested countryside where his fellow liberal arts professors planted roots. He plotted lots of up to five acres, designed so that new homes would not obstruct the views of
- Average Value
  
  $1.25M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
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Kings Mill-Morgan Creek

Canopied under the vibrant leaves of sweetgum, maple and oak trees, Kings Mill-Morgan Creek rests between the bustle of Route 501 and the babble of Morgan Creek. Named after the area’s two main residential backroads that branch from the highway, this neighborhood on the south side of Chapel Hill offers a shady respite just outside of the action at
- Average Value
  
  $1.06M
- List Price
  
  $324K - $404K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
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Meadowmont

Meadowmont in Chapel Hill offers diverse homes near top-rated schools like Rashkis Elementary. This walkable community features Meadowmont Village, parks, and trails. The area has lower crime risk compared to the national average.
- Average Value
  
  $1.06M
- List Price
  
  $181K - $6M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
Meadowmont
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Coker Hills

Coker Hills in Chapel Hill features 1960s-70s homes, including Modernist architecture. The area is near E.C. Leonard Park and University Place shopping. Highly rated schools like Estes Hills Elementary serve the neighborhood.
- Average Value
  
  $1.03M
- List Price
  
  $176K - $745K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
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Lake Hogan Farms

Lake Hogan Farms is a large, walkable neighborhood zoned for top-rated Chapel Hill schools. The community has a peaceful setting with creeks connecting to Hogan Lake. The neighborhood is hidden among the trees with Won Buddhism Temple of North Carolina near the entrance. “It’s family-friendly and a good location for the university,” says Jeanette
- Average Value
  
  $881K
- List Price
  
  $356K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
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Southern Village

Southern Village in Chapel Hill has diverse housing, Southern Community Park, and a lively village center with local businesses. Mary Scroggs Elementary serves the area. The neighborhood is safer than the national average.
- Average Value
  
  $830K
- List Price
  
  $330K - $663K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
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Glen Lennox

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
- Average Value
  
  $644K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Glen Lennox
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Little River

Little River in Hillsborough features custom homes on spacious lots. Little River Regional Park offers extensive trails for hiking and biking. The area has lower crime risk than the national average. Orange High is highly rated.
- Average Value
  
  $543K
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
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Cross County

Cross County in Chapel Hill, NC, is a wooded neighborhood along I-40 with access to Clark Lake. It is near UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. Residents enjoy local dining at Kipos Greek Taverna and shopping at New Hope Commons.
- Average Value
  
  $518K
- List Price
  
  $68K - $700K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
Cross County
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Outlying Carrboro
- Average Value
  
  $613K
- List Price
  
  $187K - $1.8M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  9 Listings
Outlying Carrboro
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Hillsborough Road
- Average Value
  
  $603K
- List Price
  
  $186K - $519K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Hillsborough Road
Winmore
- Average Value
  
  $723K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Winmore
Historic Rogers Road
- Average Value
  
  $479K
- List Price
  
  $304K - $374K
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Historic Rogers Road

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