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.
For sale
Price cut: $75K (8/6)
$275,000
1753 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2beds
1,355sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.97 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 87 days
- 2,204
- 145
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Villeda 919-717-7292,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10178618
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $275,000-21.4%$203/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$258/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: 27517
Nearby schools
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.






