Construction Begins on Disney’s Asteria Community Just Outside Raleigh
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 8,500-acre Chatham Park development in Pittsboro. More than a neighborhood, Asteria is designed to be an immersive, wellness-forward lifestyle experience where every detail is crafted with Disney’s signature storytelling magic.
Spanning 1,500 acres, Asteria will include over 4,000 luxury homes, vibrant parks, resort-style amenities, and a year-round calendar of curated events. Whether you're raising a family or entering a new chapter, 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 the fabric of everyday life. It reflects Disney’s timeless imagination—reimagined as meaningful, real-world spaces designed to inspire a true sense of belonging.
Key features include:
Neighborhood parks for play, rest, and community gatherings
Scenic walking and biking trails
A wellness and recreation center with a resort-style pool
Community gardens and open-air spaces for events
Sports courts including pickleball
Curated programming inspired by North Carolina culture and Disney storytelling
The community encourages connection through shared experiences, inviting movement with natural amenities, and promoting well-being through engaging, purposeful design.
Why North Carolina?
Asteria’s location in Pittsboro places it just outside one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast. North Carolina’s Triangle region, anchored by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, is known for its tech-forward economy, top-tier universities, and quality of life that blends innovation with Southern hospitality.
This isn’t just a strategic move for Disney. It’s a response to growing demand.
The Triangle has seen a steady migration of new residents in recent years, drawn by career opportunities, natural beauty, and a lower cost of living compared to larger cities. According to recent census data, Pittsboro and its surrounding areas are among the most rapidly developing regions in the state. That growth, combined with a shared community vision from Chatham Park’s developers, made it an ideal location for Disney’s East Coast expansion.
Asteria will feature both age-restricted and family-friendly neighborhoods, offering diverse lifestyle options within a single, cohesive community. The design is tailored to support intergenerational living, outdoor engagement, and a deep sense of place, all grounded in Disney’s signature approach to immersive experiences.
With construction underway and homes expected to go on sale in 2027, starting in the low $2 millions, Asteria is laying the foundation for one of the most distinctive and ambitious residential communities in central North Carolina.
From Palm Springs to Pittsboro: The Evolution of Storyliving
Asteria builds on the success of Cotino, Disney’s first Storyliving community, currently in development in Rancho Mirage, California. Set in the Coachella Valley, Cotino is designed to bring luxury desert living to life with a creative twist. Highlights include:
Nearly 2,000 homes
A crystal-clear swimmable lagoon
A community center inspired by The Incredibles 2
A vibrant mix of dining, retail, wellness, and arts programming
Cotino set a new standard for residential living by making each home part of a larger, immersive narrative. Asteria builds on that vision, thoughtfully adapted to the character, charm, and natural beauty of the East Coast.
The Future of Storyliving
Disney’s venture into residential living is more than a bold idea. It’s a thoughtful reimagining of what home can be. It reflects a shift in how we think about lifestyle, moving beyond transactions and into spaces that nurture a genuine sense of belonging. These communities are meant to be experienced. You feel them in the ease of connection between neighbors, in the quiet beauty of a well-planned park, and in the joy of a shared story unfolding just outside your door.
With Cotino and now Asteria, Disney is shaping a new kind of living experience. Imagination is no longer confined to the screen. It’s being carefully woven into the spaces we inhabit, the rhythms we follow, and the lives we lead.
Follow the journey or sign up for updates at the official Storyliving by Disney website.