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$1,695,000

213 E Franklin Street Unit 400, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Listed by Rebecca D Paul · Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1937

About this home

Experience the Pinnacle of Chapel Hill Living — The Penthouse at 213 E Franklin Street Perched atop one of the most coveted addresses in downtown Chapel Hill, this extraordinary one-level penthouse residence offers a rare opportunity to own a true architectural gem on Franklin Street. With private elevator accessdirectly to your top-floor one-level suite, enjoy complete privacy and convenience in the heart of town. Bathed in natural light from banks of East- and West-facing windows, the home showcases stunning views — including four landmark steeples and breathtaking skies from dawn to dusk. Inside, timeless hardwood floors flow throughout the open-concept living spaces, anchored by a sophisticated fireplace that invites both relaxation and refined entertaining. The top-tier kitchen features Carrara marble countertops, classic marble tile, and professional-grade Viking stainless appliances — a perfect blend of elegance and performance. With three spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, plus a stylish powder room, the layout is ideal for hosting guests or accommodating family in complete comfort. The luxurious primary suite is a sanctuary unto itself, featuring dual vanities, a walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub, and charming black-and-white tile that evokes timeless hotel luxury. Additional amenities include secure 2 private garages and seperate storage — rare and valuable in a downtown setting. Step outside your door and into the cultural heartbeat of Chapel Hill — stroll to Tar Heel games, local cafés, fine dining, and everything this vibrant downtown has to offer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10146865
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
McCorkle Place
Status
Active
Days on market
235
On market date
February 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
N/A

Location

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Nearby schools

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
FPG Elementary
1.56 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
530
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Middle
Phillips Middle
1.48 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
665
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
High
East Chapel Hill High
3.41 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks9
Schools12
Transit stops20
Pharmacies13

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Chapel Hill, from live MLS data.

On the market 235 days -- 109 more days than Chapel Hill's current average of 126 days.
For reference, the median list price across 634 active listings in Chapel Hill right now is $532,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$339,000 down
$1,356,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,795
Property tax (est.)$1,413
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 9, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.