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$1,125,000

127 Brown Bear, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Listed by Alisha Dial · Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2007

About this home

**Basement that lives like an apartment, complete with its own driveway and garage!** Stunning custom basement home in The Preserve at Jordan Lake offering exceptional space, flexibility, and privacy. A welcoming full front porch and elegant French doors create a grand first impression, opening into a dramatic two-story foyer and light-filled family room. Multiple French doors at both the front and rear of the home create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, providing easy access to the expansive front porch and impressive screened porch overlooking a private, wooded backyard. Designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, the gourmet kitchen features a wall oven plus separate stand alone range, abundant workspace, and opens to the breakfast area and family room, creating the perfect gathering space. The thoughtfully designed main level also offers a formal dining room, private office, spacious owner's suite, and conveniently located laundry room, allowing for the ease and convenience of first-floor living. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large bonus room, providing flexible space for family, guests, or recreation. Beautiful hardwood floors extend throughout both the first and second levels, adding warmth and timeless appeal. The finished walk-out basement is an entertainer's dream while offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living. A spacious recreation room is complemented by a premium custom-built beverage lounge featuring a solid wood bar, built-in wall-mounted beer and beverage taps, display shelving, and surround sound—creating the perfect gathering place for hosting family and friends. Just beyond, the dedicated theater room features surround sound that delivers an authentic cinematic experience. The lower level also includes a fifth bedroom, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, and its own private exterior entrance. An upper and lower two-car garage configuration, each with separate entrances into the home, provides outstanding convenience for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or private entertaining. Adjacent to the lower garage, a spacious dedicated workshop offers extensive countertop workspace, more than 30 storage drawers, and extra-wide doors for easily moving tools, equipment, or hobby supplies—an exceptional feature rarely found in residential homes. Outside, mature trees surround the property, creating a peaceful, private setting. The expansive screened porch provides a serene retreat for relaxing with morning coffee or entertaining guests while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. A fire pit area extends the outdoor living space, making this home equally inviting inside and out. Ample parking is another standout feature, with separate driveways and garages serving both the main and lower levels. Thoughtful updates and quality construction provide lasting peace of mind, including a new roof installed in 2021 and a whole-house interior fire sprinkler system. Fresh interior paint throughout the main living areas and bedrooms further enhances this home's move-in-ready appeal. Enjoy resort-style living in The Preserve at Jordan Lake with exceptional amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, playground, and the Davis Love III Signature Golf Course. Offering luxury, versatility, outstanding craftsmanship, and incredible spaces for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday living, this extraordinary custom home presents a rare opportunity in one of the Triangle's most sought-after communities.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10181863
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
July 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.76 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
North Chatham Elementary
3.81 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
555
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Chatham County Schools
Middle
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
4.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
775
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Chatham County Schools
High
Northwood High
6.38 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,124
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Chatham County 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).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 78 days -- 48 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
$6,925/mo
$225,000 down
$900,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,837
Property tax (est.)$938
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 days ago.

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.