$454,900
About this home
Price adjusted. Sellers now offering a $5000 allowance with an acceptable offer. Nestled among mature trees with peaceful views of the neighborhood lake, this beautifully maintained one-level home offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and convenience in desirable Colony Lake. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,700 square feet, the thoughtfully designed floor plan provides comfortable everyday living with inviting spaces for gathering and entertaining. Large windows, abundant natural light, and hardwood floors create a bright, welcoming feel throughout. A cozy family room with a fireplace opens to a spacious dining and gathering space that serves as the heart of the home. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas range, generous counter space, and a skylight that fills the room with natural light. Just beyond the kitchen, the rear entry with laundry offers additional flexible space for a breakfast nook, coffee bar, or drop zone. <br><br> The private primary suite offers direct access to the rear deck and includes a spacious bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. <br><br> Recent improvements provide added value and peace of mind, including a new roof, siding, and water heater (2021), plus HVAC replacement (2019). <br><br> Step outside to the expansive rear deck overlooking mature trees and the neighborhood lake, creating a peaceful setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing at the end of the day. <br><br> Ideally located just minutes from UNC, Duke, shopping, dining, parks, and major commuting routes, Colony Lake residents also enjoy neighborhood tennis and basketball courts for added recreation. This move-in ready home combines thoughtful updates, tranquil outdoor living, and an exceptional Chapel Hill location. Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate the home's potential.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10177898
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Colony Lake
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 99
- On market date
- July 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Lot size
- 0.15 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- 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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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 3, 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.