Disney’s Asteria Community Brings Storyliving to Life in North Carolina
Construction is officially underway on Asteria, the newest Storyliving by Disney community, nestled within the sprawling 8,500-acre Chatham Park development in Pittsboro, North Carolina. More than just a neighborhood, Asteria promises an immersive, wellness-forward lifestyle experience—crafted with Disney’s signature storytelling magic in every detail.
Spanning 1,500 acres, Asteria will feature over 4,000 luxury homes alongside vibrant parks, resort-style amenities, and a year-round calendar of curated events. Whether you’re raising a family or embracing a new chapter of life, this next-generation community blends nature, innovation, and imagination just 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh.
What Life Looks Like at Asteria
Asteria offers a thoughtfully planned environment where comfort, connection, and creativity are seamlessly woven into daily living. Reflecting Disney’s timeless imagination, it transforms fantasy into real-world spaces designed to inspire a genuine sense of belonging.
Key features include:
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Neighborhood parks perfect for play, rest, and community gatherings
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Scenic walking and biking trails that connect residents with nature
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A wellness and recreation center with a resort-style pool
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Community gardens and open-air spaces for events and celebrations
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Sports courts, including pickleball
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Curated programming inspired by North Carolina culture and Disney storytelling
This community encourages connection through shared experiences, invites movement with natural amenities, and promotes well-being through purposeful design.
Why North Carolina?
Located in Pittsboro, Asteria sits just outside one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast. The North Carolina Triangle region—anchored by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—is celebrated for its tech-forward economy, top-tier universities, and a quality of life that balances innovation with Southern hospitality.
Disney’s choice to expand here is more than strategic—it responds to the region’s rapid growth and strong community vision shared by Chatham Park’s developers. With a steady influx of new residents drawn by career opportunities, natural beauty, and a lower cost of living, Pittsboro is becoming a hub for modern living.
Asteria will feature both age-restricted and family-friendly neighborhoods, offering diverse lifestyle options within one cohesive community. The design supports intergenerational living, outdoor engagement, and a deep sense of place—all grounded in Disney’s immersive storytelling approach.
With construction in progress and homes expected to go on sale in 2027 starting in the low $2 millions, Asteria is laying the groundwork for one of central North Carolina’s most distinctive and ambitious residential communities.
From Palm Springs to Pittsboro: The Evolution of Storyliving
Asteria builds upon the success of Cotino, Disney’s first Storyliving community, currently under development in Rancho Mirage, California. Set in the Coachella Valley, Cotino brings luxury desert living to life with a creative twist. Highlights include:
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Nearly 2,000 homes
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A crystal-clear swimmable lagoon
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A community center inspired by The Incredibles 2
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A vibrant mix of dining, retail, wellness, and arts programming
Cotino established a new standard by weaving immersive storytelling into every home and space. Asteria expands on that vision, thoughtfully tailored to the charm and natural beauty of the East Coast.
The Future of Storyliving
Disney’s venture into residential living represents more than a bold new idea—it’s a reimagining of what home truly means. It moves beyond mere transactions to create spaces that nurture a genuine sense of belonging. These communities are meant to be lived and felt—in the ease of neighborly connection, the quiet beauty of well-designed parks, and the joy of stories unfolding just outside your door.
With Cotino and now Asteria, Disney is crafting a new kind of lifestyle. Imagination is no longer confined to screens; it’s woven into the spaces we inhabit and the lives we lead.