$500,000
About this home
Tucked away on a sprawling corner lot of over ½ an acre in the highly desirable North Forest Hills neighborhood, this enchanting one-level Goforth home seamlessly blends modern living with a serene, park-like setting. As you arrive, a welcoming covered front porch invites you inside, where beautifully refinished hardwood floors stretch across an expansive, sun-drenched floor plan. At the heart of the home is a thoughtfully renovated kitchen featuring a sleek peninsula island that opens effortlessly into the dining and family room combination. Here, dramatic walls of windows frame picturesque views of the surrounding landscape—characterized by majestic hardwood trees and striking natural boulders—while a cozy gas fireplace serves as the perfect focal point for warm, inviting evenings. The living space extends outdoors through two separate access points leading to a spacious back deck and a vaulted screened porch—perfect for quiet morning coffees or entertaining guests against a peaceful backdrop. Down the main hallway, a private retreat awaits in the primary suite, while two additional bright bedrooms share a full bathroom. Beyond the property line, the community charm continues with voluntary HOA access to Lake Ellen, located just steps away. Whether you are launching a canoe for an afternoon on the water or enjoying a quiet lakeside picnic, this home offers a rare lifestyle of convenience, community, and natural beauty. Conveniently located to I-40 and downtown Chapel Hill.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10178777
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- North Forest Hills
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 92
- On market date
- July 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.55 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
- 356
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Chapel Hill, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 31, 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.