For more than two centuries, people have found their way down this road. Since about 1790, this land just outside Chapel Hill has been a place to gather, to stay, and to celebrate. The Inn at Bingham School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated an Orange County Landmark, and it is now ready for its next chapter. The 5-bedroom, 6-bath main residence carries its history with ease. It has seven fireplaces, brick and hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a sunroom, and a cozy living room, so it feels as natural for a quiet Sunday as for a house full of guests. A separate guest house adds a sixth bedroom for extended family, an innkeeper, or visitors who deserve their own front door. Beyond the house, 11.5 acres unfold into open lawns, pétanque courts, and a historic barn and silo, with ample gravel parking already in place. The property has operated as a bed and breakfast and has hosted weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, and private celebrations under a Special Use Permit that transfers with the sale. A new owner can keep the doors open as a boutique inn and event venue, reimagine the barn and silo as a farm-to-table restaurant or destination dining space, or simply call it home. Few places in North Carolina offer this combination of provenance, privacy, and possibility. The estate is minutes from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the Saxapahaw food and music scene, with easy I-40/85 access to Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro. It is a historic home with acreage, a turnkey bed and breakfast, and a wedding and event venue near Chapel Hill, all on one extraordinary property.
For sale
$2,000,000
6720 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
4beds
4,953sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
11.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seven fireplacesHistoric barn and siloAmple gravel parkingUpdated kitchenBrick and hardwood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brooke Gelhaus 919-307-7590,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10198042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 17.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 17.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 442 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 17.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 17.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless, Zoned
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Brick, Hardwood
- Basement: Unheated
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,953
- Total interior livable area: 4,953 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,953
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Gravel
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Garden, Storage
Lot
- Size: 11.5 Acres
- Features: Native Plants, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 9820424321
- Zoning: AR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mebane
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $968,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,862
- Date on market: 10/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,772/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000$404/sqft |
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| 10/12/2026 | Listing removed | $2,000,000$404/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $2,000,000-16.7%$404/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000+0.2%$485/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $2,395,000$484/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000-7.7%$484/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Price change | $2,595,000-5.6%$524/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Price change | $2,750,000-6.8%$555/sqft |
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| 4/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$596/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,920 +5.7% | $968,900 |
| 2025 | $3,707 +4.7% | $968,900 +40.4% |
| 2024 | $3,540 +2.5% | $690,300 |
| 2023 | $3,452 | $690,300 |
| 2022 | -- | $690,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $690,300 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $6,630 | $678,000 |
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Neighborhood: 27302
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orange - Efland Cheeks Elementary
- Middle: Orange - Gravelly Hill Middle
- High: Orange - Cedar Ridge High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






