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Sold for $1,250,000 on 07/01/25
  • $1,250,000

    117 Carolina Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    5beds
    4,609sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1975
    5.36 Acres Lot
    $1,254,700 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $5,871 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Elegant, JP Goforth custom-built, home in Carolina Forest on 5.36 gorgeous acres in the CHCCS school district! Single-owner, five bedroom estate with main level primary, hardwood floors on both levels, 4-car garage big enough to include a workshop, and huge outbuilding that was once a horse barn...so many possibilities for this extra space. Yes, horses are welcome in Carolina Forest! Follow the gracious, curving driveway to this quintessentially southern home featuring double front porches and extensive rear decking overlooking pastoral backyard surrounded by forest. Thoughtfully designed landscaping, raised garden beds, and mature plantings abound. Main-level primary and bath added in 2006 with all permits. Partially finished, walk-out basement offers fabulous a opportunity to update into additional bedroom, rec room, and kitchen. Soak in the surrounding natural beauty and tranquility of this special property within an easy drive to schools, entertainment, shopping, and all the best of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Please find the home seller's detailed personal statement about this home and life growing up at 117 Carolina Forest included in the MLS uploaded documents. Such a dwelling on land like this is rare in our market. Come see for yourself!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 03, 2025 at 02:49pm

    Listed by:

    Lia Williams 919-604-5599,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Bought with:

    Nakedric Kershaw, 355232

    DASH Carolina

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10096875MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Master Downstairs
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,608
    • Total interior livable area: 4,608 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,727
    • Finished area below ground: 881

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Workshop in Garage
    • Garage spaces: 4
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden, Pasture, Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 5.36 Acres
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Secluded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
    • Parcel number: 9767149693
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Horses can be raised: Yes

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Fiber Cement
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1975

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Private, Well
    • Utilities for property: Septic Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chapel Hill
    • Subdivision: Carolina Forest
    Services availability
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    Estimated market value

    $1,254,700