$647,500
About this home
This charming cottage is nestled just a 15 minute walk away from UNC campus. Set on a quiet lane off Davie Circle and East Franklin Street amid an eclectic mix of homes, this property reflects the vibrant spirit that abounds in Chapel Hill. The sunny English cottage garden in the front yard is filled with old fashioned roses and native plants, inviting a leisurely stay to explore it. In the back of the home, a large deck overlooks a lush garden oasis filled with ferns and native plants. The fully fenced, private back yard creates your own little corner in the Southern part of heaven. Just a few minutes walk and you will arrive at an entrance to Battle Park, a 93 acre forest park, that leads up to the UNC campus. The walking trails flank shallow Battle Branch stream, and climb steeper trails up and down the hillside. Along the way, numerous benches invite you to stop and contemplate the wonder around you. This home is not only beautiful but also move-in ready for the person who appreciates its cozy charm and its unbeatable yet tucked away location. This wonderful cottage is sure to capture your heart. Recent Updates: Roof 2020; Washer-dryer 2020; Hot water heater 2024; HVAC and new ductwork 2026; Refrigerator 2026. Original plumbing pipes were all replaced when living room was expanded in the early 2000s. Asbestos shingles were replaced with fiber cement siding. The crawl space has been sealed. Abundant light with two skylights in living room, solar tube in dining room, and plantation shutters. Dining room chandelier, front gate, rain barrel, and large and small garden pots outside do not convey. Fireplace has not been used in quite a while and needs evaluation. The gardens are primarily native plants and are relatively low mainte!nance; there is no grass to mow! There are two cats on the property. They may be inside or outside but should not bother anyone.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10195716
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Davie Woods
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 26
- On market date
- September 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.21 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Chapel Hill's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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