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$2,490,000

For Sale - Active
820 Kenmore Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,428 Square Feet
2.80 Acres Lot
Built in 1973
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 9 hours ago
Updated: Aug 27, 2025 at 10:23AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,394
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.0%

Property Description


2.80 Acres Lot
Built in 1973
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Gracefully situated on 2.8 park-like acres in the coveted Lake Forest neighborhood, 820 Kenmore Road is a masterfully crafted Georgian estate designed by esteemed architect Archie Royal Davis and brought to life by the craftsmanship of George Birmingham. With nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, this stately home exemplifies the elegance and proportion of classic Southern architecture—refined, timeless, and deeply rooted in tradition. A gracious first-floor primary suite offers both privacy and convenience, while three additional bedrooms and two full baths upstairs provide generous accommodations for family or guests. Throughout the home, scale and symmetry blend with warm millwork, rich materials, and an abundance of natural light. The 2.8-acre grounds offer endless opportunity for outdoor living and future expansion—and for those seeking even more space or investment potential, an adjacent 2.8-acre parcel is available for purchase separately at $725,000, creating a truly rare opportunity in the heart of Chapel Hill. This is a home of heritage, quality, and enduring beauty—a place where the past informs the present, and every detail tells a story. A property like this only comes available once in a generation. There is an opportunity to purchase adjoining property 812 Kenmore Road as well as additional 2.8 acres on Lot 3.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 17
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 9880827594
  • Lot Size: 121968 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1973

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $19,760

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Orange

Listing Details


Listed by:
Melanie Jones
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
(919) 559-2650

Source:
Triangle MLS (Doorify MLS)
MLS#: 10100264
Triangle MLS (Doorify MLS)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$10,394
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,490,000
Amount financed:
-$1,992,000
Down payment:
$498,000
Closing costs:
$74,700
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$572,700
Square feet:
5,428
Cost per square foot:
$459
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.81

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,992,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$11,783
Property tax:
$1,647
Insurance:
$308
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$13,738

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,400 $52,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$264 -$3,168
Operating income:
$4,136 $49,632

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (37%)
37%-$1,647-$19,760
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$308-$3,696
Property management: (8%)
8%-$352-$4,224
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (62%)
62%-$2,747-$32,960

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,389 $16,668
Mortgage payments:
-$11,783 -$141,396
Cash flow:
$10,394 $124,728