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

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Northside Neighborhood Overview

Stoops, Hargraves Hoops, Thunderous Heels

4of 24 Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: West Rosemary Street to the south, North Columbia Street to the east, North Street and Bolin Creek Greenway to the north, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard to the west

📌Best known for: historic Black roots and Tar Heel game day choruses

👕You can spot a Northside local by: deep porch chairs, church hats, and next-level Franklin Street gossip

👍Move here for: walkability, loyal community, shade trees, and somewhat affordable charm

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: game day parking duels and all-night student shenanigans

✨The general vibe is: neighborhood pride, local lore, student energy, resilient spirit

campus strolls, front porch chats, legendary sweet tea refills

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