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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

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Coker Hills Neighborhood Overview

MCM Under Oaks, Tar Heels, Deer At Dusk

🧭Bordered by: East Franklin Street south, North Estes Drive north, Fordham Boulevard and Booker Creek east, Hillsborough Street and North Boundary Street west

📌Best known for: leafy hills, midcentury gems, deer that own the streets

👕You can spot a Coker Hills local by: dog leash in one hand, coffee cup in the other

👍Move here for: shady quiet, midtown convenience, and walkable Franklin Street proximity

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: driveways steep enough to claim leg day

The general vibe is: storybook wooded, refined enclave

leaf peepers, front porch storytellers, and stealthy Tar Heels

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Moving to Coker Hills - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chapel Hill or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chapel Hill guide for the big-picture view — or compare Coker Hills against other parts of the city in our Chapel Hill neighborhood guide.