Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas are home to a variety of historic homes including mid-century moderns, post-war cottages, mill homes (once connected with the tobacco industry) and homes dating back to the early 1900’s. Click below to browse homes available in some of the Triangle’s historic districts.

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Chapel Hill Historic District

There are three main historic districts in Chapel Hill, the Franklin/Rosemary Historic District, the Cameron/McCauley Historic District and the Gimghoul Historic District. The historic areas around Chapel Hill date back to around the 1920’s and are within easy walking distance to UNC Chapel Hill. Many of the homes in these areas have been beautifully renovated in the past decade. In addition to the history and charm seen in each of the historic districts, Gimghoul also has a bit of mystery. Gimghoul castle sits at the end of Gimghoul road and is an object of interest for students and residents alike. Legend has it that Peter Dromgoole, a student at UNC, fell madly in love with a local girl known as Miss Fanny. However, she had also caught the eye of one of his fellow classmates, and they challenged each other to a duel at the very rock where Peter and Fanny would meet. The duel did not end favorably for Peter and it is said that the rock is still stained with his blood and that Fanny visited the site every day until she passed away from loneliness. Because of their location and rich history, home prices in these areas range from around $600,000 to over $2,000,000.

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Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a quaint area just a few miles from Chapel Hill. The downtown area hosts a variety of restaurants and has a nice small town feel. This area of Orange County has more than 100 historic homes, churches and other buildings that date back to the late 18th and 19th centuries, adding to the character of the town. Plans for the current town date back to 1766, the essence of which is still reflected in what can be seen there today. Georgian and Federal style architecture along with Craftsman are represented in the homes throughout Hillsborough.

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