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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

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    What's special

    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!

    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#: 10113007MLS Logo

    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