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  • Price cut: $75K (8/6)
    $275,000

    1753 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    2beds
    1,355sqft
    : 
    $1,854/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1952
    0.97 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $203/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Bring your builder and dream big. Now offered with the adjoining approximately 0.48-acre parcel, this unique Old Lystra Road opportunity comprises nearly one acre across two existing lots in a coveted Orange County location, convenient to downtown Chapel Hill and within the Chapel Hill School District. Held by the same family for generations, the property offers a collection of existing structures on a spacious, near 1-acre of land. The main parcel features an original 1950s home in need of full renovation, along with a detached one-bedroom cottage to the rear that was rented many years ago and also requires renovation. Both are served by private well and septic. The adjoining 0.48-acre parcel, identified as Unit RR in tax records, is now included in the offering. It features a site-built structure that has been used for storage only and is not connected to utilities. Both parcels are zoned RLD-1 within the joint city/county planning jurisdiction. Buyers can explore retaining the properties as two separate parcels or combining them, subject to applicable governmental approvals and requirements. The seller is a co-owner and has not lived in the main home since childhood and therefore cannot speak to the current condition of the home, structures, well or septic systems. The property and structures require substantial rehabilitation and are being sold as-is. Bring your contractor, your architect, your imagination and your offer. This is an opportunity for someone ready to see beyond what is here today and envision what could come next. Viewings strictly by appointment only.
    87 days
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Melissa Villeda 919-717-7292,

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10178618MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • None
      Cooling
      • Other, Gas Pack
      Features
      • Flooring: Laminate
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,355
      • Total interior livable area: 1,355 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,355
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Open
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 0.97 Acres
      • Features: See Remarks
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9786190367
      • Zoning: RLD-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • See Remarks
      • Foundation: Crawlspace
      • Roof: See Remarks
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1952

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank, Unknown
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $203/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $244,400
      • Annual tax amount: $2,446
      • Date on market: 9/25/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,178/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Price change$275,000-21.4%$203/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10178618 Report a problem
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$350,000$258/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10178618 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,543 +16.3%$255,200 +58.8%
        2024$2,187 +1.7%$160,700
        2023$2,150 +2.2%$160,700
        2022$2,103 +1.7%$160,700
        2021$2,067 -0.9%$160,700 +5%
        2020$2,086 $153,000
        2018$2,086 +2.7%$153,000
        2017$2,031 +10.1%$153,000 +11.5%
        2016$1,846 $137,177
        2015$1,846 +3.4%$137,177
        2014$1,785 $137,177
        2013-- $137,177
        2012-- $137,177
        2011-- $137,177
        2010-- $137,177
        2009-- $137,177 +33.2%
        2008$1,239 +6.4%$102,965
        2007$1,165 +7.5%$102,965
        2006$1,084 $102,965
        2005$1,084 +81.7%$102,965 +91.6%
        2004$596 +3.3%$53,738
        2003$578 +2.6%$53,738
        2002$563 +1.5%$53,738
        2001$555 +11.4%$53,738 +27.2%
        2000$498 $42,263
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27517

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        16 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School
        • Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
        • High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro 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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