Front Elevation - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Front Elevation - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Drive Way - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Front Elevation - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Aerial View - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Aerial View - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Aerial Rear View - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Rear View - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Side Elevation - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
3 Car Garage - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Rear Porch - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Walk up Basement - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Front Enterance - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Front Enterance - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Family Room - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Family Room - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Family Room - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Half Bath - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Half Bath - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bedroom 2 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Full Bathroom 2 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bedroom 3 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bathroom 3 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bathroom 3 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bedroom 4 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Rear Porch - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Balcony Porch Master bedroom - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Balcony Porch Master Bedroom - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitchen - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitchen with coutertop and bar stools - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitchen - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitche - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Dining Area - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitchen - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Kitchen Counter top - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Stove and Pot Filler - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Office Main Level - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Utility Closet - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Mudroom - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Laundry - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
3 Car Garage - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Bonus Room - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Half Bath 2 - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master Bath - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master Bath Tub - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master Bath Shower - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master Bath Shower - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Master Closet - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Room Basement - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Basement Bathroom - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Room 2 Basement - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Wine Bar - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Basement Recreational Area - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Basement Recreational Area - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Unfinished Basement - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
Unfinished Basement - 1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill
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$1,650,000

1618 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Listed by Rakesh Sethi · Kross Realty Inc.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2022

About this home

The Ultimate Chapel Hill Estate: 7 Minutes to UNC with Multi-Generational Luxury Rare 2.33-Acre Modern Farmhouse Retreat - Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. of Finished Living Space Discover the ultimate blend of rural peace, modern luxury, and unmatched convenience. Perfectly positioned just 7 minutes from UNC Hospitals and 9 minutes from campus, this 2022-built estate offers an effortless commute for busy professionals and a sprawling, private sanctuary for an out-of-state family relocating to the Triangle. The Core Footprint: Spanning an open and sun-drenched 3,714 sq. ft. above grade, From the moments you walk in, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas invite you to gather. Bathed in natural light, the main floor seamlessly leads to a private primary suite designed for ultimate relaxation. A huge covered porch in the rear overlooking Woods to relax and unwind after a long day at work, Upstairs, a massive bonus room serves as the perfect spot for movie nights, a kids' playroom, or a home office. The 1,600 Sq. Ft. above grade Finished Basement: A massive asset for families and hosts alike, this fully finished lower level is the ultimate flex space. It is perfectly suited for an au-pair or multi-generational suite or an in laws suite with two rooms w/ walk in Closets and a full Bath. Massive Future Equity (1,110 Sq. Ft. Unfinished Space) In addition to the finished footprint, a sprawling 1,110 sq. ft. of unfinished walkout basement space stands ready for your imagination, ideal for a workshop, a massive climate-controlled wine cellar, or future square footage expansion. A Pool-Ready & Privacy-Enhanced Paradise Sited on 2.33 pristine acres with absolutely no HOA restrictions, the expansive acreage offers total seclusion and a perfect canvas for a custom pool. The sprawling grounds provide an ideal layout for premium perimeter additions, with ample space for a modern horizontal wood privacy fence or shadowbox fencing bordered by estate picket layouts and mature, tree-lined evergreen buffers. 3 Car Garage with a EV charger Installed. All of this sits an incredibly brief drive away from downtown Chapel Hill, YMCA, Shopping area and major medical centers.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10186735
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
August 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
2.33 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
2.38 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
1.65 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
2.22 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 43 days -- 73 fewer days than Chapel Hill's current average of 116 days.
For reference, the median list price across 625 active listings in Chapel Hill right now is $529,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$330,000 down
$1,320,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,561
Property tax (est.)$1,375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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