SHORT WALK OR BIKE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in The Oaks, this inviting home blends comfort, charm, and thoughtful updates. Wake up to a warm, sunny eat-in kitchen featuring Viking and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances—perfect for the home chef. Site-finished hardwood floors grace the entry, living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a warm and cohesive feel throughout. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter bar—ideal for cozy evenings. An office nook off the kitchen leads to the laundry area, providing a quiet space for remote work or daily planning. The spacious main-level primary suite boasts his and hers walk-in closets and a beautifully remodeled bath with twin vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and linen closet. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus a third bedroom or office, all sharing a recently renovated Jack and Jill bath. Ample storage is available, including a large walk-in closet in the guest room and additional storage on the second-floor landing. Step outside to a private deck off the kitchen dining area—perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. Professionally landscaped garden features a brick pavers, outdoor landscape lighting, gravel path, and custom fire pit area with all-weather night lighting. A full irrigation system with new controls keeps the lawn and gardens lush and vibrant. Recent updates include a new roof (2015) and a new downstairs HVAC unit (Fall 2024). Fresh interior paint throughout means this home is truly move-in ready. Located less than 10 minutes from UNC's main campus and close to shopping, dining, and grocery favorites like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and more Owner/Seller - active, licensed NC Realtor.
Sold for $998,900 on 09/22/25
$998,900
201 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4beds
2,796sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1995
0.35 Acres Lot
$994,900 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$2,786 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:13am
Listed by:
Phil Patterson 919-302-5260,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Bought with:
Debi Saleeby, 85520
Coldwell Banker - HPW
Gary Saleeby, 55065
Coldwell Banker - HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10113926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens, Wood Frames
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,796
- Total interior livable area: 2,796 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,796
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Closets, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Level Flooring, Visitor Bathroom
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Smart Irrigation, Smart Light(s)
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Invisible, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Near Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 7080808460
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Block, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: The Oaks
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$994,900