$1,182,434Average Value$300Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
Gated Chapel Hill neighborhood built around prestigious golf course
Tucked 9 miles away from Chapel Hill, Governors Club is the only private club and gated golf community in the Research Triangle. Families, commuters to UNC-Chapel Hill and retirees alike enjoy this gated community's park-like setting and amenities. Luxury homes surround the 27-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. “Governors Club is for people who like a more manicured kind of life,” says Kathy Underhill, a Realtor at Fathom Realty who has worked in the area for over 20 years. “Everything is kept ‘just so’ all the time. It’s not for people who don’t like homeowners’ associations. But over the last decade or so, it’s relaxed so you don’t have to be a member of the golf course to live there, so you see more families and a mix in ages. It’s not terribly popular with people with small kids, and there’s still a lot more people over 50.” Governors Club enjoys lower tax rates than Durham, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Homes have a sense of privacy, yet sidewalks connect the community, allowing neighbors to walk to the clubhouse.
Governors Club is a gated community in Chapel Hill, NC.
The gated community of Governors Club, is tucked 9 miles away from Chapel Hill.
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Golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and other resort-style amenities
The member-owned country club offers a variety of year-round recreation. As one of the 150 Platinum Clubs of America, it is also among the top 5% of distinguished clubs worldwide. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is comprised of three nine-hole courses, totaling 27 holes and 1,600 acres. It caters to all skill levels and social groups, like the Women’s Golf Association, which has over 200 members. The Wellness Center hosts group fitness classes and has a gym stocked with nearly 60 pieces of workout equipment. Residents have use of the indoor pool, shallow kids’ pool and outdoor pool. Tennis and pickleball players can use the lighted hardcourt and clay courts.
Governors Club is built around a 27-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Governors Club residents can use the tennis and pickleball lighted hardcourt and clay courts.
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Governors Club activities for all ages and interests
Neighbors can join the long list of groups that cater to interests like art, wine and dancing. The Governors Club wine program won the Club Management Association of America Wine Award of Distinction and ranks within the Top 14 wine programs in the country. In addition to wining and dining together, the group organizes trips to wine destinations around the world. The neighborhood also organizes a slate of youth activities, like laser tag for teens. Every month, the clubhouse hosts a themed event for kids so parents can have a date night at the club’s dining room.
The club house at Governors Club host events for all ages.
The Governors Club has programs for everyone and more than just golf.
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Dining options include the neighborhood clubhouse
Residents dining at the neighborhood clubhouse can opt for indoor or outdoor seating overlooking the golf course. Kids eat free on Wednesdays. Just outside the neighborhood, the elegant Tarantini Italian Restaurant offers patio and dining room seating as well as gluten-free pasta substitutions. The restaurant is located within Governors Village, along with Food Lion, a small office complex and a pharmacy. Nine miles north, locals can browse the Carrboro Farmers’ Market and art galleries in the town of Carrboro.
Tarantini Italian Restaurant offers patio and dining room seating across the road from Governors Club.
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is a fun weekend activity near the Governors Club neighborhood.
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An extra layer of security in an already low-crime area
Governors Club is a secure community with two guarded, gated entrances. “Residents feel very protected, but the truth is that it’s a very low crime area to begin with; a lot of people just want the extra security feeling,” Overhill says. The overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, much lower than the national figure of 4.
Governors Club is a secure community with two guarded, gated entrances.
Residents of Governors Club feel very protected in their gated community.
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Luxury Chapel Hill homes with a property owners’ association
Neighborhood streets wind through the woods and past the fairways. “Governors Club has dramatic topography with hills and curves, and some houses look like they’re hanging off a hill,” Underhill says. “There are a lot of naturally occurring rock formations in the neighborhood. They used what was there in an interesting way: Stones are used in the home exteriors and boulders are used as landscaping features.”
Cul-de-sacs are lined with contemporary, custom and New Traditional homes, some of which overlook the golf course. “All homes are different and architecturally interesting,” Underhill says. Prices range from $520,000 to almost $3 million; estates with hilltop views and amenities like private pools, multiple fireplaces and solar panels fetch top prices. Less costly options still include spacious homes totaling over 2,000 square feet. Monthly property owners’ association fees total around $350. “Homeowners’ dues are much higher than any neighborhood in the area, and that does not include the golf club,” Underhill adds. Townhouses and land also occasionally hit the market.
Governors Club has dramatic topography with hills and curves.
Stones are used in the home exteriors and boulders are used as landscaping features in Governors Club.
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Students can attend Chatham County public schools
The area is served by Chatham County Schools, which Niche awards a B-plus rating. Students may attend North Chatham Elementary and Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, which are both rated A-minus. The middle school has an extensive music program, with bands for each grade level, plus a jazz band, a pep band and an all-district band, which requires auditions. Students may advance to Seaforth High School, rated B. Woods Charter, rated A-plus, serves kindergarten through twelfth grade. Eight miles away, UNC-Chapel Hill is a large, prestigious public university with highly regarded academic programs and a championship-winning basketball team.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School receives an overall rating of A- near the Governors Club neighborhood.
Seaforth High School opened in 2021 in Pittsboro, NC. and is near the Governors Club neighborhood.
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Driving just beyond Governors Club
One of the neighborhood’s gated entrances is off Lystra Road. It connects to Chapel Hill Road, which leads north to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus and emergency care at UNC Medical Center. Governors Drive leads to the other gated entrance, which connects to the small commercial area within Governors Village. Air travel at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 21 miles away.
Downtown Chapel Hill is right next to the University of Chapel Hill North Carolina and 9 miles from the Governors Club neighborhood.
Governors Village is across the street from the gated community of Governors Club.
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Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Governors Club
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Governors Club, Chapel Hill sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Governors Club, Chapel Hill over the last 12 months is $1,203,736, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled high on a serene wooded hillside in prestigious Governors Club, this brand new 5,000-square-foot modernist retreat is a perfect fusion of sleek design and natural beauty. Based on Vashtu Shastra principles, the home was carefully designed by Keith Shaw, Architect, to create harmony between its inhabitants and the outdoors. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows invite the outdoors in,
Welcome to 19002 Stone Brook, a beautifully crafted home nestled in the prestigious gated community of Governors Club—Chapel Hill's premier private club neighborhood. Built with timeless cedar siding and stone accents, this residence blends natural elegance with warm architectural charm.Step inside to a light-filled living room featuring soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and dramatic
Lake Views!As the sun rises over the serene lake, it gently ushers in a new day, welcoming you from the comfort of your magnificent estate. Nestled on nearly an acre of land in the prestigious Governors Club, home to the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, this home offers unrivaled beauty and sophistication. With a stunning, one of a kind renovation in 2024, this house has a timeless brick
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,478
Median Age
55
Population under 18
17.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$201,566
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,164
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
70.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
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