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$888,000

1001 Reaves Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Listed by Cathy Kimball · HHome Realty LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2012

About this home

Some homes are built. Others are crafted. This one was designed to be treasured. Welcome to a truly one-of-a-kind luxury custom home where exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and nature come together. Built by the owner in 2012 and meticulously maintained, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 2,676 square feet of quality living on a premium 1.8-acre cul-de-sac lot with no HOA and no city taxes. Unlike today's cookie-cutter floor plans, the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow naturally while maintaining their own distinct spaces. Walls of oversized windows fill the home with natural light while framing peaceful woodland views from nearly every room. Beyond the kitchen, a finished sunroom wrapped in windows creates a second favorite gathering place—perfect for morning coffee, reading, or conversations with friends while enjoying a different view of nature. The main-level primary suite offers the comfort and convenience of one-level living, while two private upstairs bedrooms are thoughtfully separated by a spacious loft—an ideal setting for a home office, reading lounge, creative studio, or homework area, making today's work-from-home lifestyle effortless. The finished walk-out basement adds another level of flexibility, perfect as a media room, recreation area, fitness studio, guest retreat, children's playroom, or a second home office. Even more impressive is the expansive unfinished basement space—a rare opportunity to customize the home to fit your lifestyle. Imagine creating a private home theater, luxury gym, wine cellar, golf simulator, hobby workshop, craft studio, or additional living space. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Whether you're looking for luxury living today or room to grow tomorrow, this home adapts beautifully to every stage of life. Designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining, the living room and rear deck feature built-in surround sound speakers, creating the perfect atmosphere for gatherings or relaxing evenings overlooking nature. Additional highlights include a tankless water heater, quality finishes throughout, generous storage, and an attached two-car garage. Step outside and discover what truly makes this home extraordinary. Beautiful established gardens surround the property, while the backyard opens directly to a tranquil creek and mature woods. This is far more than a beautiful view—you can walk, explore, and enjoy nature right in your own backyard, creating a lifestyle that few homes can offer. Located in the highly sought-after Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District and just minutes from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, UNC, shopping, and dining, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that simply cannot be replicated. Combining timeless craftsmanship, luxurious comfort, remarkable privacy, endless possibilities for future expansion, and an irreplaceable natural setting, this hidden gem is far more than a home—it's a lifestyle.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10181382
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Joseph Reaves Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
70
On market date
July 31, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.8 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
Carrboro Elementary
2.89 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
529
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Middle
McDougle Middle
1.99 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
753
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
High
Chapel Hill High
3.55 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
1,505
Student:teacher ratio
15.5:1
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).

22
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 70 days -- 56 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
$5,498/mo
$177,600 down
$710,400 loan
Principal & interest$4,608
Property tax (est.)$740
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 23, 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.