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Exterior - 1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Exterior - 1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Exterior - 1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Exterior - 1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
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$275,000

1753 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Listed by Melissa Villeda · Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
N/A
Year built
1952

About this home

Land opportunity featuring a 1950s cottage on a coveted Orange County road within the Chapel Hill School District with established luxury homes nearby. This property is zoned RLD-1 within the joint city/county planning jurisdiction. Owned by one family for generations, the rear cottage was rented over the years and served as a peaceful retreat for a writer inspired by the surrounding woodland views. Woods border the property to both the front and rear, creating a private, natural setting. The seller is a co-owner and has not occupied the property. Property requires substantial rehabilitation and is being sold as-is. Use caution when touring, as the storage shed has a partially collapsed roof and conditions throughout the property may present safety hazards. The property is served by a private well and septic system. An additional approximately one-half-acre parcel (Unit RR) is expected to be offered separately soon. Buyers wishing to purchase both parcels are encouraged to include both in their offer for the seller's consideration. All written offers will be thoughtfully considered. Viewings by appointment only.

Property details

MLS #
10178618
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
93
On market date
July 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.5 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
2.49 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
1.77 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
2.23 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).

41
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
63 / 100
Restaurants & cafes5
Grocery stores1
Parks6
Schools3
Transit stops3
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 93 days -- 33 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
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$55,000 down
$220,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,427
Property tax (est.)$229
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 27, 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.