Perched on a private knoll just minutes from vibrant downtown Chapel Hill, this classically styled brick home blends traditional charm with thoughtful modern upgrades—ideal for comfortable family living. Zoned for some of the area's most sought-after schools (Estes Hills, Guy Phillips, and East Chapel Hill High), it offers the perfect combination of community, convenience, and quiet. A subtle soldier course of brick wraps the base of the home, echoed in the front walk and setting the tone for the elegant design details to come. Step through the wide wooden front door, framed by sidelights and crowned by a striking Palladian window, into a soaring two-story foyer. From here, the home unfolds with a circular flow: formal dining to one side, a cozy reading or living room to the other—each offering its own charm and purpose. At the heart of the home is an open-concept kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room, all overlooking a private courtyard. Light streams into this vaulted space, where built-in cabinetry and bookcases flank a welcoming gas fireplace, beautifully finished with marble in a timeless herringbone pattern. The kitchen is a showstopper—outfitted with gleaming quartz countertops, a tumbled marble backsplash, and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, including an induction cooktop, double wall ovens, and a convection microwave. It's the kind of space that inspires family dinners, late-night snacks, and everything in between. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a versatile den or bonus room perfect for movie nights, gaming marathons, or quiet homework time. The primary suite is a true retreat, with two large walk-in closets and a serene bath that includes soft-close cherry cabinetry, quartz counters, a soaking tub under the skylights, and a spacious shower with a rain glass enclosure. Head up one more level, and you'll discover a whimsical, multipurpose room complete with its own full bath. Whether it's a fifth bedroom, playroom, music studio, home office, or guest suite, the possibilities are endless—and the space is yours to shape. And don't worry about storage—there's plenty of it, including a generous walk-in attic. This home was designed for real life—elegant yet livable, private yet connected, with room for everyone and everything. Come see what it feels like to truly love where you live.
For sale
$1,150,000
101 Collinson Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4beds
4,011sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1996
0.7 Acres Lot
$1,106,300 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacePrivate knollPrivate courtyardClassically styled brick homeWhimsical multipurpose roomOpen-concept kitchenVaulted space
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 01:17am
Listed by:
Allison Zimmerman 919-818-5641,
Cooke Property,
Lucia Cooke 919-225-3181,
Cooke Property
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10099564

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
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Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Display Window(s), Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,011
- Total interior livable area: 4,011 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,011
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Fenced Yard, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 9789589768
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman, Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Forest Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Other
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $680,800
- Annual tax amount: $11,252
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
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