Moving Guides|North Carolina|Chapel Hill|Neighborhoods|Greenwood
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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

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Greenwood Neighborhood Overview

Mid-Century, Loblollies, Tenured Deer

24of 24 Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: North by Raleigh Road, east by Fordham Boulevard, south by Morgan Creek and Old Mason Farm Road, west by Laurel Hill Road and Country Club Road

📌Best known for: midcentury gems under loblolly pines and suspiciously happy joggers

👕You can spot a Greenwood local by: blooming garden plots and elite basketball opinions

👍Locals live here because: mockingbirds for alarm clocks, morning hikes, cute cafes

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: leaf blower concerts, pothole adventures, cut-through traffic on Fordham

✨The vibe around Greenwood is: timeless charm meets everyday convenience

leaf peepers, historic home lovers, plentiful PTA drama

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Moving to Greenwood - 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 Greenwood against other parts of the city in our Chapel Hill neighborhood guide.