Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 406 John's Wood Road offers a rare chance to own a contemporary post and beam home on a private, wooded 2-acre parcel just minutes from downtown Carrboro. Backing to the protected 100-acre Hogan Farm Trust, the property provides a serene and secluded setting surrounded by nature, where Japanese maples and native plantings thrive and wildlife is a regular visitor. It's part of a small, highly coveted enclave of just six homes, where opportunities to buy are few and far between. Best of all, it enjoys the benefit of Orange County taxes while still being zoned for Chapel Hill schools. Originally constructed in 1983 using salvaged beams from a Durham tobacco warehouse, the home blends rustic character with thoughtful modern updates. Under single ownership since 1997, it has been carefully maintained and improved, including a new roof and gutters (2021), fresh exterior paint and cedar siding repairs, 10 new windows, a re-planked deck, and full interior repaint. The foundation has been professionally waterproofed with French drains and footer systems for added peace of mind. Inside, the warm post and beam architecture invites you in, with a spacious primary suite on the main level featuring a partially updated bath, new carpeting, and new exterior doors. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bath, and a large open loft offers flexibility as an office or lounge area. The kitchen, while functional, awaits your creative vision and all appliances convey, including a washer and dryer. Two outbuildings on the property reflect the artistic legacy of the former owner. One served as a glass workshop, fully wired and operational, while the other provided storage for inventory. There is room to expand, with the potential to add a garage, studio, or accessory dwelling unit. The home is powered by electricity with a backup generator fueled by propane, ensuring reliability. Though original covenants have expired, a shared road maintenance agreement is in place, and the road has been recently serviced. Offered as-is, this property is more than a home, it's a retreat. A quiet haven that feels far from it all, yet remains conveniently close to Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Durham, and RTP.
For sale
$675,000
406 Johns Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3beds
2,295sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1983
2.19 Acres Lot
$657,500 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New carpetingSerene and secluded settingThoughtful modern updatesRustic characterQuiet cul-de-sacSurrounded by natureSpacious primary suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 28, 2025 at 02:18am
Listed by:
Frank Casadonte 919-673-1190,
Hillsborough Real Estate Group
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10098013

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,295
- Total interior livable area: 2,295 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,295
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.19 Acres
- Features: Garden, Hardwood Trees, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 9769757651
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
- Major remodel year: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Johns Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,844
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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