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183 Sprunt St is a 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath townhome in Rosemary Place, Meadowmont. Steps from Harris Teeter, dining, shops, and trails. Features include brand-new vinyl and carpet flooring, spacious living & dining areas, open kitchen, and back deck. Upstairs, you’ll find new carpet, two bedrooms each with their own private bathroom, and a laundry closet for added convenience. This home is the ideal blend of comfort and location.
The Foundation of Home Awards
Last week, we were honored to host the Foundation of Home Awards Dinner, a special evening celebrating the people and partnerships advancing permanently affordable homeownership in our community.
The event featured inspiring stories, as well as the presentation of the Community Impact Awards.
This memorable night was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, whose commitment to our mission continues to create lasting change. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our lead sponsors – PNC, UNC Health, Taft Mills Group, Arch Mortgage Group, and Self-Help Credit Union – for helping make this celebration a success.
Together, through the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, we raised more than $30,000 to expand affordable housing opportunities.
Read more about the event and this year’s award winners.
Home News
In the last month, two buyers have completed the purchaseof a CHT home, including one of the Open Air Camp Road affordable homes. Congratulations to both of these families!
Four homes are currently available and being matched to approved buyers in our home buying program, including the first two of 17 permanently affordable townhomes in the Summit at Homestead development. We’re also preparing four more homes for resale.
Construction is underway at 1100 Columbia, a new development by White Oak Properties. Once completed, CHT will welcome 8 new condominiums into our permanently affordable housing portfolio.
See what else is on the horizon on our Upcoming Developments page!
CHT in the Community
We are honored to receive a $60,000 grant from First Citizens Bank! These funds will help support our growth as we prepare to welcome 260 new permanently affordable homes into our community land trust. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership and investment in affordable housing.
CHT Executive Director Kimberly Sanchez has been named a recommended candidate for the Grounded Solutions Network Board of Directors. Members can begin voting for the open seats on November 11.
Kimberly and CHT Vice President of Strategy and Operations Daniele Berman recently joined Randy Voller for the On the Porch podcast to talk about our work, the community land trust model, and all things affordable housing.
Kimberly also visited UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School to speak with real estate students about how the community land trust model creates and preserves affordable housing in high-cost markets like Chapel Hill and Orange County.
Meanwhile, Daniele participated in the NC Housing Table’s Policy Roundtable in Durham, contributing to important conversations about statewide housing challenges and solutions.
Kimberly and Daniele also joined representatives from CLTs across the state at a meeting of the North Carolina Community Land Trust Coalition in Asheville. This newly-formed coalition is united to share resources, shape housing policy, and help create more homes that stay affordable for generations.
Want to know where we’re headed next? Follow us on social media to see how we’re showing up across the community!
2025 Annual Meeting
Save the Date!
CHT’s 2025 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Monday, December 1 at 6:30pm.
During this session we’ll share important organizational updates. More details to come soon.
Upcoming Opportunities
Neighborhood Tour:
Learn more about the communities where CHT residents live and see some examples of our homes for yourself. The neighborhood tour lasts approximately two hours and starts with coffee and conversation at our office.
See upcoming dates here. Space is limited and registration is required.
Recommended Reading
“Home Prices Surge to Five Times Median Income, Nearing Historic Highs,” Peyton Whitney, Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, 10/6/25.
“Chapel Hill approves projects with over 2 dozen affordable apartments, townhomes,” Tammy Grubb, The News & Observer, 10/23/25.
“Affordable Housing Plans Were the Real Winners of the 2025 Election,” Patrick Sisson, Dwell, 11/5/25.
