Colony Woods | Chapel HIll
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Colony Woods is a wonderful neighborhood in Chapel Hill, where the residents report a strong sense of community, unique events like an annual Halloween Parade, and the ideal location in town. Along with comparably-affordable home prices, it's easy to understand why it is an in-demand location for home seekers.
This site provides a peek into the neighborhood through photos, videos, data, and homes for sale. If you're considering moving to the area, you're in the right place! |
what is nearby?
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The neighborhood of Colony Woods totals around 400 homes, most of which have large, wooded lots. The homes vary in size from approximately 1,100 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. Recent home sales have ranged from approximately $200,000 to around $475,000, with an average price of around $330,000.
There are many styles of homes in Colony Woods. But, many are split-level and ranch homes, designs which were popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The small segment of the neighborhood known as Colony Woods East has homes primarily built in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
While all of Colony Woods resides in Chapel Hill and the majority in Orange County, roughly one-quarter of the neighborhood falls within the boundaries of Durham County. The areas belonging to different counties do not feel separated in any way. But, the county location does have an impact on things like tax rates and schools districts.
The neighborhood is home to Burlington Park, a small city park with playground nestled between homes, and Ephesus Park, featuring tennis and pickle ball courts, falls between the neighborhood and the Ephesus Elementary.
There are many styles of homes in Colony Woods. But, many are split-level and ranch homes, designs which were popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The small segment of the neighborhood known as Colony Woods East has homes primarily built in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
While all of Colony Woods resides in Chapel Hill and the majority in Orange County, roughly one-quarter of the neighborhood falls within the boundaries of Durham County. The areas belonging to different counties do not feel separated in any way. But, the county location does have an impact on things like tax rates and schools districts.
The neighborhood is home to Burlington Park, a small city park with playground nestled between homes, and Ephesus Park, featuring tennis and pickle ball courts, falls between the neighborhood and the Ephesus Elementary.
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The map above shows the unique shape of the Colony Woods neighborhood, as well as an approximation of the county line that cuts through a portion of the streets and the location of several nearby shopping and dining.
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a community for all |
Halloween in Colony woods |
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Neighbors lovingly describe Colony Woods as multigenerational, supportive, and filled with professionals and creatives, alike. Long-time residents recall the times the community has come together for helping each other, such as past hurricanes and during the 2020 pandemic.
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"Halloween in Colony Woods is pretty spectacular," one resident notes. Each year a Halloween Parade forms with 100s of kids and adults, before splintering off into standard trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhood. Many residents go all out to decorate their yards and homes in spooky themes.
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