$850,000
About this home
Primarily one-level home on 2 acres in the top-rated Chapel Hill/Carrboro school system and benefiting from low Orange county taxes! This very special home is filled with natural light, and stunning views of the surrounding woods from nearly every window. Tucked away on a quiet, private lot offering a peaceful retreat where the sights and sounds of nature become part of everyday life. The heart of the home is a sun-drenched living room boasting cathedral ceilings, custom built-ins, and superior acoustics—a thoughtful design legacy from the home's previous musician owners. The floor plan includes two en suite bedrooms that could both easily serve as a primary suite or guest suite, providing both comfort and privacy plus an additional bedroom on the main level nicely tucked away. The outdoor living is elevated by a large deck and a dedicated fire pit area, perfect for hosting, alongside 3 covered porches that offer tranquil spaces for morning coffee. The property also features a charming log cabin and an additional storage building, both equipped with electricity, offering versatile space for a studio or workshop. Located just moments from the vibrant centers of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, this property provides immediate access to miles of nearby trails while remaining convenient to UNC, Duke, and RDU Airport. Whether you're looking for a private sanctuary, a home designed for entertaining, or a place to connect with nature, 8107 Old NC 86 offers the best of Chapel Hill living!
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10194693
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 34
- On market date
- September 24, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 2.03 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
- 529
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
- 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).
Market position
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