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Sold for $579,000
    • $579,000

    1008 Dawes St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    3beds
    1,853sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1932
    0.36 Acres Lot
    $578,900 Zestimate®
    $312/sqft
    $1,690 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $578,900

    $521,000 - $643,000

    $1,690/mo

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    What's special

    Stone wallsWood-burning fireplaceAbundant natural lightStone patiosRecently remodeled homeCozy family roomThoughtfully preserved original details
    Tucked away in the woods and set back from the street, this enchanting Westwood cottage offers rare privacy just moments from the heart of Chapel Hill. Within walking distance to downtown CH and the UNC campus, this recently remodeled home perfectly balances timeless charm with modern updates. Warm and welcoming, the interior showcases stunning original heart pine and red oak floors, abundant natural light, and a layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The transformed kitchen is a true highlight, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a classic subway tile backsplash. A cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect gathering space, while thoughtfully preserved original details throughout the home add character and authenticity you simply can't replicate. Step outside to a beautifully executed, private landscape complete with stone walls, a tranquil water feature, stone patios, and a spacious screened porch -- ideal for morning coffee, evening entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting. Charming, private, and walkable to everything Chapel Hill has to offer, this special cottage is truly a rare find.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dave Brion 919-525-5538,

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    Bought with:

    Marcella Simmons, 192050

    NextHome Triangle Properties

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10147861MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Wood
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
    Features
    • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,853
    • Total interior livable area: 1,853 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,853
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad, Shared Driveway
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
    • Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 0.36 Acres
    • Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Secluded, Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 9788117124
    • Zoning: R-2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Lap Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1932

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Westwood
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Chapel Hill

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $312/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $590,700
    • Annual tax amount: $7,597
    • Date on market: 2/20/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/8/2026Sold$579,000-3.3%$312/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10147861 Report a problem
    4/19/2026Pending sale$599,000$323/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10147861 Report a problem
    4/8/2026Price change$599,000-4.2%$323/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10147861 Report a problem
    2/20/2026Listed for sale$625,000+22.5%$337/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10147861 Report a problem
    4/14/2022Sold$510,000-7.3%$275/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2422442 Report a problem
    3/13/2022Contingent$550,000$297/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2422442 Report a problem
    12/8/2021Listed for sale$550,000+66.7%$297/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2422442 Report a problem
    7/27/2018Sold$330,000-26.7%$178/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/7/2015Sold$450,000-5.3%$243/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #1993441 Report a problem
    7/9/2014Listing removed$475,000$256/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Advantage #1931006 Report a problem
    2/11/2014Listed for sale$475,000+31.2%$256/sqft
    Source: The Home Team #1931006 Report a problem
    4/3/2009Sold$362,000-4.5%$195/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/16/2008Listed for sale$379,000$205/sqft
    Source: Listhub #1627426 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,897 -2.4%$590,700 +24.9%
    2024$8,094 +2.8%$472,900
    2023$7,873 +4.3%$472,900
    2022$7,547 +1.3%$472,900
    2021$7,450 -1.3%$472,900 +5.1%
    2020$7,545 $450,100
    2018$7,545 +2.3%$450,100
    2017$7,373 +32.6%$450,100 +35.5%
    2016$5,561 $332,200
    2015$5,561 +1.7%$332,200
    2014$5,466 $332,200
    2013-- $332,200 +1.5%
    2012-- $327,190
    2011-- $327,190
    2010-- $327,190
    2009-- $327,190 +32.6%
    2008$4,133 +3.8%$246,692
    2007$3,980 +4.2%$246,692
    2006$3,820 $246,692
    2005$3,820 +33.1%$246,692 +42.3%
    2004$2,870 +3.6%$173,410
    2003$2,771 +1.5%$173,410
    2002$2,731 +4.2%$173,410
    2001$2,620 +22.7%$173,410 +40.3%
    2000$2,135 $123,622
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 27516

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro Elementary School
    • Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - RD and Euzelle Smith Middle School
    • High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School

    Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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