Discover a charming home nestled on 2.1 acres, just 15 minutes from UNC Chapel Hill and the heart of Pittsboro. Convenience meets serenity with shops and restaurants only a stone's throw away. This property welcomes you with a circular driveway, historic charm, and modern conveniences. Step inside to find a cozy foyer, a living room with a stone fireplace, and a family room perfect for relaxing. The main-floor owner's suite offers a stone fireplace, clawfoot tub, and access to a screened porch. The sunny kitchen features skylights, wooden cabinetry, and a breakfast bar, leading to a spacious dining room ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, two bedrooms, a bonus room, office space, a second bathroom, and ample storage await. The outdoors beckons with a variety of trees, a garden, and a pond view, perfect for nature lovers. This home is ready for your personal touch, ideal for investors, those seeking tranquility, or anyone interested in homesteading. It offers a solid base for creating a vegetable garden or raising chickens, blending its unique charm with your vision for a sustainable lifestyle. Explore this opportunity to make the space truly your own, combining its historical appeal with your modern needs. (Spectrum internet available).
Sold for $605,000
$605,000
117 Dollar Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3beds
2,562sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
2.1 Acres Lot
$646,100 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$2,434 Estimated rent
Home value
$646,100
$614,000 - $685,000
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Wooden cabinetryHistoric charmStone fireplaceClawfoot tubOffice spaceSpacious dining roomSunny kitchen
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Listed by:
Ryan Ford 919-724-7010,
Triangle Real Estate Journal,
Stephanie G Ford,
Triangle Real Estate Journal
Bought with:
Michele Fallon, 74331
West Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10006091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub Only, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Fire Pit, Free Standing, Gas Log, Propane, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,562
- Total interior livable area: 2,562 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,562
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Storage
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 2.1 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Level, Rectangular Lot, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0070543
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,124
- Annual tax amount: $2,788
- Date on market: 1/13/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2024 | Sold | $605,000+0.8%$236/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10006091 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2024 | Contingent | $600,000$234/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10006091 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $600,000-18.4%$234/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10006091 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS #2509456 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $735,000+131.5%$287/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2509456 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2006 | Sold | $317,500+78.4%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/1998 | Sold | $178,000$69/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,577 +25% | $487,124 +52.5% |
| 2024 | $2,861 +10.2% | $319,374 |
| 2023 | $2,597 +3.8% | $319,374 |
| 2022 | $2,501 +1.3% | $319,374 |
| 2021 | $2,469 +10.2% | $319,374 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $2,240 +5.7% | $287,924 |
| 2019 | $2,119 -3.5% | $287,924 |
| 2017 | $2,196 | $287,924 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $2,196 +0.2% | $280,574 |
| 2015 | $2,192 +3.6% | $280,574 |
| 2014 | $2,117 | $280,574 |
| 2013 | $2,117 | $280,574 |
| 2012 | -- | $280,574 |
| 2011 | -- | $280,574 |
| 2010 | -- | $280,574 |
| 2009 | -- | $280,574 +17.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $238,114 |
| 2007 | $1,682 -1.3% | $238,114 -8.2% |
| 2005 | $1,703 | $259,283 |
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Neighborhood: Briar Chapel
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chatham Grove ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Northwood HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - Chatham Grove
- Middle: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High: Chatham - Northwood
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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