About Chapel Hill's Southern Village

Southern Village was developed in the early 90's and was a new concept for Chapel Hill. The plan was to build a "new old neighborhood" reminiscent of the way people lived in the early part of the 20th century. There would be a Main Street (now Market Street) with shops restaurants and small businesses. Homes would have front porches and alleys for the garages in back. The neighborhood would be quite dense with approximately 300 acres with 90 acres of that green space. There would be 1150 housing units consisting of single family homes, condos, town homes and apartments. This type of neo traditional neighborhood had been done successful in several parts of the US including Kentlands in Gathersburg Md.
Before Southern Village was developed Chapel Hillians loved their large lots and trees.  I along with others wondered if it would ever get off the ground. My sister lived in Kentlands so I was familiar with the concept but Gaithersburg Md. was very different from Chapel Hill. It was also FLAT! The Southern Village property was very hilly and I just couldn't imagine how they would get all of those houses on small lots with all of that topography.
As it turns out, they did and the neighborhood has been a great success. Clients that I have sold homes to in Southern Village love it. The walk-ability of the neighborhood with the trails, sidewalks and the wonderful commercial area make it a fun and friendly place to live. Here is a link to a detailed history of Southern Village.
The commercial area includes several restaurants, many shops and businesses, a movie theatre, church, day care center, elementary school, and common green where there is always something going on.
Here are some photos and another blog post I did of Southern Village during the Walk for Paws benefit.

The annual Paws4Ever Dog Walk was held this past weekend at Southern Village in Chapel Hill, NC. The event was well attended on a beautiful Saturday which brought out pooches, some in costume, and their people for live music, browsing the booths of pet centric vendors, a silent auction of some unique hand crafted dog houses donated by local builders and many other unique handcrafts.

A lively demonstration by the Paws4Ever Drill Team was followed by the dog agility course demonstration and a popular round of Musical Sit! Finally, the pet parade left the village green for a walk around Southern Village.

Thanks to all who attended! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

(A Big thank you also to C Tann-Starr and her "mad" music production and video editing skills for this wonderful clip of some of our events!)

Southern Village Neighborhood Update
November 3, 2009

For the recent Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Southern Village neighborhood, click here: Southern Village.

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Market data derived from Triangle MLS and believed to be accurate but not warranted by RE/MAX Winning Edge or The Rogers Team.

The Rogers Team @ RE/MAX Winning Edge serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Research Triangle Park and Chatham County.

Southern Village Neighborhood Update
October 1, 2009

For the recent Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Southern Village neighborhood, click here: Southern Village.

If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team.

Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams!

Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it would be our pleasure to provide a no-obligation valuation of your home. Click Your Home's Value and enter the requested information.

Neighborhood Update: If you would like to receive email notification of real estate transactions in your neighborhood or other neighborhoods, click Neighborhood Updates and we will add you to the system. You may select as many neighborhoods as you wish.

Market data derived from Triangle MLS and believed to be accurate but not warranted by RE/MAX Winning Edge or The Rogers Team.

The Rogers Team @ RE/MAX Winning Edge serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Research Triangle Park and Chatham County.

Southern Village Neighborhood Update
September 9, 2009

For the recent Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Southern Village neighborhood, click here: Southern Village.

If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team.

Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams!

Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it would be our pleasure to provide a no-obligation valuation of your home. Click Your Home's Value and enter the requested information.

Neighborhood Update: If you would like to receive email notification of real estate transactions in your neighborhood or other neighborhoods, click Neighborhood Updates and we will add you to the system. You may select as many neighborhoods as you wish.

Market data derived from Triangle MLS and believed to be accurate but not warranted by RE/MAX Winning Edge or The Rogers Team.

The Rogers Team @ RE/MAX Winning Edge serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Research Triangle Park and Chatham County.