Carrboro is a compact town in Orange County that borders Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina. It had 21,295 residents at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1911 as Venable and renamed Carrboro in 1913, the town grew up around a cotton mill that is now the Carr Mill Mall.
Downtown Carrboro centers on Weaver Street Market at Carr Mill Mall, the long-running Cat's Cradle music venue and The ArtsCenter. The Carrboro Farmers' Market, founded in 1977, requires vendors to sell goods produced within 50 miles of town.
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Carrboro has 11 parks, including the 55-acre Henry Anderson Community Park, the 27-acre Adams Tract urban forest with about 1.25 miles of trails, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Carrboro is next to UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Health, with US 15-501 and I-40 leading to Durham and Research Triangle Park. Schools are part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; confirm the assignment for any address with the district.
As of November 2026, about 40 homes are for sale in Carrboro, from roughly $150,000 for a condo to about $2 million. The average list price is around $497,000 for about 1,430 square feet, and condos and townhomes make up a good share of the listings.
Figures come from current MLS listings on this site, are rounded and change daily.
Carrboro neighborhoods on the market include Bolin Forest, Quarterpath Trace, Tennis Club Estates, Bel Arbor and Canterbury Townhomes, plus condos such as South Green Flats and Hillmont.
Scott Hoffman and The Hoffman Realty Group at Keller Williams Legacy help buyers and sellers in Carrboro and across the Triangle, with more than 30 years of experience and more than 780 listings sold. Contact Scott at 919-740-0379, get your Carrboro home value, or see all the areas we serve.
Carrboro offers a walkable downtown, a long-running farmers' market, parks and a location next to UNC-Chapel Hill.
As of November 2026, Carrboro homes for sale average about $497,000, ranging from roughly $150,000 to $2 million. Search current listings below for today's prices.
Photo credits: Carrboro Farmers' Market: photo by Digitalican, CC BY-SA 3.0; Carr Mill Mall: photo by Ikanreed, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Welcome to 601 Bolin Creek Drive, an adorable woodland cottage tucked away in Carrboro's beloved Bolin Forest neighborhood! Full of charm and possibilities, this delightf...
MODERN LIVING, CARRBORO CHARM. Thoughtfully renovated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines modern design with the character and greenery that make Carrboro so special. S...
Welcome to 1606 Pathway Drive in Quarterpath Trace. This well-maintained inviting two story home has transitional styling with a back yard that backs up to an open common...
Ask us about our $10K Spring incentive on select units! It's finally here - the arrival of the 2 Bedroom + Den plan at South Green Flats! Over 1340 sq. ft. of light brig...
FALL Football Special! Free E-Bike + $10K Seller Credit on this flat! Great value for this 2-bedroom flat as part of a limited Phase 2 release! Modern interiors, green ...
$5000 Buyer Incentive and Home Warranty!! NEW chimney cap has been installed and NEW Heat Pump & AC has been ordered!! Plus 1 year buy down interest rate w/preferred prov...
Welcome to 111 Coleridge Court, an inviting 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in a convenient Carrboro location! Newly renovated with fresh paint, updated lighting, LVP floori...
Great location ,perfectly situated in Carrboro with easy access to Weaver Street Market ,the local farmers market and the University Of North Carolina. Fresh paint, new c...
Welcome to the downtown Carrboro lifestyle and enjoy all the benefits of a cohesive neighborhood with its own playground and a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop/...
Carrboro in reach! Steps away from the Carrboro Farmers Market and everything that makes Carrboro so amazing, this one bed, one bath condo is ready to go just like it is,...
Impeccable 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one level home with garage in Carrboro with landscaping included! Beautiful hardwood floors in open living room with gas log fireplace, vaul...
100% financing + $500 lender credit available with use of preferred lender! Seller is also offering a 1-year Home Warranty. Enjoy an ideal Carrboro location just minutes ...
Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .
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