Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this charming one-level home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience in a sought-after Chapel Hill location. Refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated baths, a custom walk-in closet in the primary suite, refreshed laundry room, and a stylish bar area create a home that lives effortlessly for today. The spacious screened porch overlooks a peaceful, private backyard and serves as an extension of the living space for relaxing or entertaining. Set on an elevated lot in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home also features an attached one-car garage and easy access to UNC, Meadowmont, Eastgate, I-40, shopping, dining, and miles of trails. A rare opportunity to enjoy updated one-level living in an exceptionally convenient location.
Pending
$499,000
1609 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1967
0.48 Acres Lot
$483,700 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished hardwood floorsElevated lotUpdated bathsStylish bar areaRefreshed laundry roomAttached one-car garageSpacious screened porch
- 31 days |
- 2,063 |
- 170 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peggy Harris 919-740-3072,
Nest Realty of the Triangle,
Scott Mueller 646-373-3283,
Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171653
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, None
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,380
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 9799740430
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Colony Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $362/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $465,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,985
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
$483,700
$460,000 - $508,000
$2,137/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/4/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$362/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+24.8%$362/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Sold | $400,000-7%$290/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Pending sale | $430,000$312/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $430,000$312/sqft |
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| 2/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/28/2023 | Price change | $430,000-3.4%$312/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $445,000-3.3%$322/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $460,000$333/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,325 +21.2% | $465,400 +56.8% |
| 2024 | $5,220 +2.7% | $296,900 |
| 2023 | $5,083 +4.2% | $296,900 |
| 2022 | $4,878 +1.3% | $296,900 |
| 2021 | $4,817 +12% | $296,900 +20.3% |
| 2020 | $4,301 | $246,900 |
| 2018 | $4,301 | $246,900 |
| 2017 | -- | $246,900 -5.4% |
| 2016 | $4,440 | $260,969 |
| 2015 | $4,440 | $260,969 |
| 2014 | -- | $260,969 |
| 2013 | -- | $260,969 |
| 2012 | -- | $260,969 |
| 2011 | -- | $260,969 |
| 2010 | -- | $260,969 |
| 2009 | -- | $260,969 +41.1% |
| 2008 | $3,099 +3.8% | $184,958 |
| 2007 | $2,984 +4.2% | $184,958 |
| 2006 | $2,864 | $184,958 |
| 2005 | $2,864 +6.2% | $184,958 +13.5% |
| 2004 | $2,697 +3.6% | $162,947 |
| 2003 | $2,604 +1.5% | $162,947 |
| 2002 | $2,566 +4.2% | $162,947 |
| 2001 | $2,462 -1.9% | $162,947 +12.2% |
| 2000 | $2,509 | $145,278 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Colony Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ephesus Road Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Guy Phillips Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Ephesus Road Elementary School
- Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips 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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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27517
- Colony Woods
- 1609 Ephesus Church Rd







