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Enjoying a mild subtropical climate, Carrboro is a relatively small urban community, with an abundance of public schools, located in Orange County, North Carolina. It is neighbors with the leading state university, the University of North Carolina. Carrboro is a town with a rich historic heritage mixed with cultural and art events all throughout the year. Carrboro, NC homes for sale are steeped in some of the richest history of the US.
Carrboro has many good schools. There are also many outstanding new homes in Carrboro, NC that are located near good schools. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools manages a school district educating over 10,000 young people. It has been included in the top 37 school districts in the U.S. and is the top performing school district in Southeast U.S. Within this district, there are some of the best schools within the country, such as Chapel Hill High and East Chapel Hill High. The whole district is renowned for achieving some of the highest student scores, with approximately one-third of the students eligible to receive gifted scholarships. Higher education is available in the nearby University of North Carolina, which is one of the leading universities in the country.
Carrboro was set up in 1882 as the railroad spur of the University of North Carolina. It grew further with the opening of the textile mill of Julian Shakespeare Carr, who eventually gave his name to the town in 1913. Today, Carrboro is home to some twenty thousand culturally diverse inhabitants who make up the city’s progressive community. Progressive it is indeed, with the first openly gay mayor being elected in 1995, and also the first in North Carolina to grant domestic-partner benefits to same-sex couples.
The community in Carrboro has many facilities for leading an active lifestyle. The city boasts miles of sidewalks and trails, a disc golf course and is the only “Silver-level Bicycle Friendly” city in North Carolina.
Carrboro’s has many festive activities, which are scheduled throughout the year. The city is home to the Carrboro Music Festival, the Carrboro Film Festival, the NC Comedy Arts Festival and the Carrboro Second Friday Walk, to name but a few. Dedication to the local arts and crafts is a priority here. The city has a Local Farm Market, which supports local farmers and artists, and provides everyone with a taste of the local produce all year.
If the above description has convinced you that Carrboro is the perfect place to live, NewHomeSource can help you find your new home and settle in this diverse and progressive community.
Market Overview: New Construction Homes in Carrboro, NC
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Carrboro and the new construction market for new build homes in Carrboro:
| City | Carrboro |
| State | North Carolina |
| Metro Area | Raleigh Durham |
| Subdivisions | 168 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 430 |
| Homes Under Construction | 290 |
| Starting Price | $236,990 |
| Average Price | $ |
| Price Per Square Foot | $ |
| New Home Builders | 53 |
| Builders in Carrboro |
Customizable Options in Carrboro
| Floor Plans Available | 1,437 |
| Bedroom Count | 1 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 5 |
| Square Footage Range | 806 to 5,752 sq/ft. |