Welcome to 20 Timberlyne Road — a gardener's dream tucked into one of Chapel Hill's most beloved neighborhoods. Set on nearly half an acre, this lovingly maintained home is where privacy, beauty, and everyday ease come together. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully designed gardens, the backyard is a true oasis — complete with a fenced vegetable plot, colorful flower beds, and an orchard featuring apple, plum, cherry, pear, fig, pecan trees, and muscadine grapes. You'll also find camellia and azalea gardens, and even a peaceful meadow with native grasses and wildflowers. Step inside to find freshly refinished hardwood floors, two cozy wood-burning fireplaces (one in the spacious primary suite!), and sunny windows throughout — including a charming bay window in the living room and garden views from the cheerful breakfast nook. The kitchen blends function and warmth with butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, and a sunny, garden-facing breakfast nook. Formal dining room and cozy living room with built-in bookshelves. Three bedrooms upstairs - including an over-sized primary suite with walk-in closet. Need space to relax? Stretch out on the covered front and side porches or host friends on the large back deck. And for your practical side, there's a roomy laundry area, low-maintenance aluminum siding with gutter guards, and a detached 2-car garage with storage, a workbench, and an insulated attic warmed by a wood stove. The location is as good as it gets — just two blocks from local favorites like the Chelsea Theater, Joe Van Gogh Coffee, Orange Theory Fitness, restaurants, groceries, hardware store, post office and more. You're also within a mile or two of some of the area's best hiking at Cedar Falls Park and Duke Forest. All of this, in a quiet, walkable neighborhood served by top-rated Chapel Hill schools. Peaceful, practical, and full of personality — this one's a true gem.
Sold for $552,000 on 09/11/25
$552,000
20 Timberlyne Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3beds
1,641sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
0.49 Acres Lot
$565,100 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$2,451 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:07am
Listed by:
Thomas Kortus 919-619-5007,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with:
Jen Winkler, 272568
Keller Williams Realty United
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10102043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,641
- Total interior livable area: 1,641 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,641
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage, Parking Pad, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Orchard, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Level, Meadow, Native Plants, Near Public Transit, Orchard(s), Partially Cleared, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 9880543798
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Timberlyne
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $45 annually
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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Estimated market value
$565,100