Peaceful retreat in the heart of Carrboro! Come visit this UPDATED gem nestled in the trees and within the WALK ZONE for the elementary and middle schools! This home has been meticulously maintained and has received many updates over the years (see Features and Updates Sheet for complete details). As you enter, you'll notice the site finished hardwood flooring through most of the main level, as well as nearly all new windows. Delight in the chef's kitchen with a gas Wolf range, upgraded hood, Bosch dishwasher, large center island and more! The kitchen overlooks the spacious breakfast room and the family room beyond with its vaulted ceiling and fireplace with gas hook-up. Also on the main level, find a beautiful dining room, a wet bar, a wide welcoming foyer, a pretty powder room, a laundry room, and one of two amazing primary suites! The main level primary bedroom with plentiful windows leads to a luxurious spa-like bathroom with a curbless shower, heated floors, quartz countertops, and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Upstairs, find 4 additional bedrooms, one being a second primary suite - complete with a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and another spa-like bathroom featuring heated floors, heated towel rod, double sinks, Carrara marble countertops - gorgeous! The other 3 bedrooms on this level are generously sized, the hall bathroom offers a granite countertop with two sinks, and don't miss the huge bonus room ready for playtime, movies, workouts and more! Outside, relax on the dreamy screened porch with its solar shades, vaulted ceiling, and ceiling fan. Step out onto the sunny deck and gaze out over your private forest! The back is fenced in and offers low maintenance living! In front, note the custom designed front porch, the stone walkway, and the beautiful mature landscaping! An irrigation system waters the beds near the street, while a drip system on a timer waters the plants near the house. This home easily accommodates generational living, an in-home au pair, or live-in care! Welcome to a great floor plan with updates galore, a private back yard with town-owned land to the right, and a fabulous location just a stroll away from the schools and a quick drive to the shops and restaurants of Carrboro!
Sold for $960,000 on 09/30/25
$960,000
301 Cates Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
5beds
3,255sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$958,000 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$4,681 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 01:14am
Listed by:
Denise P Kennihan 919-602-2400,
Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.,
Jay Kennihan 919-740-0884,
Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Jodi Bakst, 187331
Real Estate Experts
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10113007
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,255
- Total interior livable area: 3,255 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,255
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Features: Garden, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 9779240565
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Masonite
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Cates Farm
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $198 annually
- Amenities included: Maintenance, Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
Other financial information
- Additional fee information: Second HOA Fee $150 One Time
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Estimated market value
$958,000