Chatham County lies just south of Chapel Hill along US 15-501. It offers larger lots, planned communities and a small-town county seat.
Areas to know
- Pittsboro has a historic courthouse circle and is growing with the Chatham Park development.
- Briar Chapel and Fearrington Village are planned communities on US 15-501.
- Governors Club is a gated golf community near the Orange County line.
- Rural Chatham offers acreage and farms.
Things to check
- Many properties use wells and septic systems
- Chatham County schools serve most of the county; confirm assignments with the district
- Commute times to RTP vary widely