Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder
Want to build a custom home, but not sure what kind of land is available?
Here are some neighborhoods with available lots in Chatham County, just west of Raleigh NC and just south of Chapel Hill.
What is Chatham County Like?
Chatham County covers 709 square miles, and has a population of just over 60,000 - which is just over the population of the neighboring city of Chapel Hill, which has about 50,000 occupants within city limits. The county seat is the small town of Pittsboro, which had just 2500 residents in 2000, but has quietly grown since.
Chatham County consists of gently rolling hills, mostly heavily wooded. There are several wineries, and lots of farmland. Jordan Lake covers much of the eastern side of the county, and is a very popular Raleigh recreation area.
Chatham County residents shop in Pittsboro, Siler City or nearby Apex, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, or Carrboro.

Here's information on just some of the communities with available lots in Chatham County, where you can build a custom home in the Raleigh area.

Cattail Creek is just northwest of Pittsboro. Lot sizes start at 1.5 acres, with about 10 lots currently available.
Homebuyers must choose from a builder team, but any home plan is possible with approval.
Home sizes range from 1600 to nearly 3000 square feet.

Cedar Grove is just off Hwy 15/501 between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro. Lot sizes are 2 acres and up.
Homebuyers must choose from existing builder team. These custom homes offer lots of stone or all-brick exteriors, with home sizes generally over 3000 square feet.
Daylight basements are also available. Several choice lots available.
Campbell Shire is near the intersection of Henderson Tanyard Rd and White Smith Rd, in the Silk Hope area.
Lot sizes range from about 5 to about 20 acres. Pasture land for horses is available on most lots.
Small neighborhood, less than 10 homes at completion. All perked for 4 bedrooms or more.

Chatham Forest is within Pittsboro, south of Hwy 64 and north of the traffic circle.
One lot remains available on the MLS at $55,000, about a quarter acre with city sewer and water.
Homes are generally in the 1800 to 2400 sq ft range.
Chatham Forest Ridge is an extension of the Chatham Forest community.
Lot sizes are about 3/4 of an acre, and most lots are up on a ridge, one of the higher points in Chatham County.
Lot costs range from $85K to $98K.

Chapel Ridge is between Hwy 15-501 and Hwy 87, and has Pittsboro's first golf course, along with 790 acres of rolling, wooded countryside.
Lot sizes are mainly 1/3 to 3/4 acres.
Lot costs range from $85K to over $150K.
Horse facilities on site, most lots allow horses.
Lot size 2-10 acres.
Lot costs start at $89K.
Just 5 minutes from Jordan Lake, this golf community is near Apex and Chapel Hill.
Lot sizes are 1/4 to 3/4 acres.
Lot costs range from $105K to $225K.
This is a small sample of the types of land available near Chapel Hill and Apex, NC.
Check back soon - we'll be adding additional communities and individual pieces of land available in Chatham County.
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Copyright 2008 by Stanton Homes. All information current as of posting date, per MLS. Stanton Homes may or may not own a lot or have a home for sale in these neighborhoods. This information is offered to demonstrate the choices available in the area.
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