The views alone are worth the visit. Perched at one of the highest elevations in Governors Club, this standout estate captures long-range views stretching toward Jordan Lake, a setting rarely found in the Triangle. Walls of windows throughout the main living spaces perfectly frame the breathtaking scenery from nearly every angle, flooding the home with natural light from morning to evening. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, the layout gives everyone room to breathe, whether you need a dedicated work-from-home setup that stays tucked away from everyday living, space for extended family, or a flex room to make entirely your own. The current media room with its adjacent entertaining bar is a natural fit for a home theater, a game room, or your ideal gathering space. And the finished walkout basement takes flexibility even further; complete with a kitchenette and generous living space, it's ready for multigenerational living, extended guest stays, or whatever vision you bring to it; a golf simulator, a private fitness center, a creative studio. The canvas is yours! The big-ticket items are already done for peace of mind: a newer roof (2024), updated HVAC systems (2026), and fresh interior and exterior paint. Additional highlights make everyday life seamless and smart: a 5-zone irrigation system, a thoughtfully planted garden featuring roses, gardenias and peonies and enjoy east-facing windows that frame glorious sunrise views year-round. Located within Governors Club, home to the Jack Nicklaus 27-Hole Signature Series Golf Course and the Triangle's only gated golf community with 24-hour staffed security. A setting this special is rare to find and impossible to fully capture through photos alone.
For sale
Price cut: $102.5K (6/18)
$1,297,500
12928 Morehead, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
5beds
4,829sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.65 Acres Lot
$1,254,900 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$330/mo HOA
What's special
- 112 days
- 528
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth Gold 919-442-8257,
Governors Club Realty,
Rose Mateo Farrales 919-590-9060,
Bold Real Estate
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10168828
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Primary on Main Level - please see floorplans for room dimensions
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-In Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,829
- Total interior livable area: 4,829 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,038
- Finished area below ground: 790
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0068150
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Community Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Governors Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $3,957 annually
- HOA name: Governors Club POA
- HOA phone: 919-942-0500
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $891,482
- Annual tax amount: $6,258
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,254,900
$1.19M - $1.32M
$6,020/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,297,500-7.3%$269/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+27.3%$290/sqft |
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| 5/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/3/2024 | Price change | $1,100,000-2.2%$228/sqft |
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| 3/2/2024 | Price change | $1,125,000-2.2%$233/sqft |
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| 1/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,149,999+81.1%$238/sqft |
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| 8/10/2020 | Listing removed | $635,000$131/sqft |
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| 4/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $635,000+13.4%$131/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Sold | $560,000$116/sqft |
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| 3/15/2018 | Listing removed | $560,000$116/sqft |
Source: Governors Club Realty, LLC #2108898 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $560,000-6.7%$116/sqft |
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| 2/10/2006 | Sold | $600,000$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,415 +21.6% | $891,482 +47.9% |
| 2024 | $5,278 +7.7% | $602,642 |
| 2023 | $4,899 +3.8% | $602,642 |
| 2022 | $4,719 +1.3% | $602,642 |
| 2021 | $4,658 -14.7% | $602,642 -14.2% |
| 2020 | $5,464 +5.7% | $702,295 |
| 2019 | $5,170 -1.7% | $702,295 |
| 2017 | $5,259 | $702,295 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $5,259 -2.9% | $722,972 |
| 2015 | $5,418 +3.1% | $722,972 |
| 2014 | $5,257 | $722,972 |
| 2013 | $5,257 | $722,972 |
| 2012 | -- | $722,972 |
| 2011 | -- | $722,972 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $717,401 |
| 2009 | -- | $717,401 +4.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $684,458 |
| 2007 | $4,835 +7.5% | $684,458 |
| 2005 | $4,497 | $684,458 |
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Neighborhood: Governors Club
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - North Chatham Elementary
- Middle: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle School
- High: Chatham - Seaforth 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.







