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

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Southern Village Neighborhood Overview

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2of 24 Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Culbreth Road north, US 15-501 east, Southern Community Park and Fan Branch south, Smith Level Road west

📌Widely recognized as the place for: village green concerts, gelato nights, kid bike parades

👕You can spot a Southern Village local by: folding wagon, branded tote, labradoodle, and aggressively friendly wave

👍Move here for: top-tier schools, shady Morgan Creek trails, walkable espresso and tacos

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: HOA letters, 15-501 backups, deer-destroyed landscaping

✨TL;DR: suburban storybook, walkable, UNC-adjacent

stroller-friendly sidewalks, porch gossip, and latte-fueled school runs

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