038-Kitchen - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
041-Kitchen - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
043-Kitchen - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
003-Front Exterior - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
001-Front Exterior - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Amazing light-filled Sunroom - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Sunroom - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
018-Living Room - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
014-Living Room - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
015-Living Room - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
020-Dining - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
019-Living Room - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
028-Patio - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
089-Back of House - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
004-Front Exterior - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
006-Entry Hall - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
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060-Bedroom - Front Right - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Primary - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Ensuite - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Office/Bedroom - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
061-Bedroom - Front Left - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
063-Bedroom EnSuite - Front Left - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Optional 2nd Flr Primary - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
072-Bathroom - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Flex/Office - 2nd flr - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
086-Fenced Yard - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
087-Back of House - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
095-Circle Driveway - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
096-Aerial View - 12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
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$899,000

12 Lanier Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Listed by Joan Mueller · Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1980

About this home

Some homes simply fit the way people want to live. Set on just over an acre in Chapel Hill's established Laurel Hill neighborhood, this beautifully maintained brick home offers the rare combination of primarily one-level living, timeless character, and exceptional flexibility—all just 3.3 miles from UNC. Designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, the spacious floor plan features generous living and dining areas centered around an updated kitchen that opens seamlessly to the heart of the home. A light-filled sunroom overlooks the private backyard, creating a peaceful retreat in every season. The main level includes the primary suite along with additional bedrooms that easily accommodate family, guests, or a home office. Upstairs, a private suite with a full bath offers the perfect space for visitors, extended family, a second primary suite, or a quiet work-from-home retreat. Rich hardwood floors crafted from wood harvested on the original owner's property add warmth and character throughout, while abundant storage, quality construction, and beautifully proportioned rooms reflect the home's enduring appeal. Surrounded by mature trees and located just minutes from UNC, downtown Chapel Hill, shopping, dining, and parks, this is a home that combines privacy, comfort, and a floor plan designed to adapt to the way you live.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10160370
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Laurel Hill
Status
Active
Days on market
85
On market date
July 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.02 acres
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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
2.24 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
Culbreth Middle
1.67 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
664
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
High
Carrboro High
2.67 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
835
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
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).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
13 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 85 days -- 41 fewer 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
$5,564/mo
$179,800 down
$719,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,665
Property tax (est.)$749
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 28 days ago.

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