$800,000
About this home
Nestled among mature hardwoods on a private, wooded homesite, this distinctive Chapel Hill retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance, natural beauty, and sought-after Orange County taxes. Crafted entirely of wood, the home exudes warmth and character, creating an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly connects with its serene surroundings. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a striking spiral staircase serving as a stunning architectural focal point. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, media room, fitness space, or guest retreat. Expansive windows invite natural light throughout the home while framing picturesque views of the surrounding woodland landscape. Outdoors, enjoy the ultimate in privacy and tranquility, where the peaceful setting provides a true escape from the everyday. The property is subdivided into 3 parcels for future expansion, if desired. Conveniently located near the amenities, dining, and cultural attractions of Chapel Hill, this one-of-a-kind property presents an exceptional opportunity to own a private sanctuary in one of the area's most desirable locations. The two adjacent parcels can be removed from the sale.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10197718
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 8
- On market date
- October 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 12.2 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.
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Orange County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- District
- Orange 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).
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 9 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.