Land opportunity featuring a 1950s cottage on a coveted Orange County road within the Chapel Hill School District with established luxury homes nearby. This property is zoned RLD-1 within the joint city/county planning jurisdiction. Owned by one family for generations, the rear cottage was rented over the years and served as a peaceful retreat for a writer inspired by the surrounding woodland views. Woods border the property to both the front and rear, creating a private, natural setting. The seller is a co-owner and has not occupied the property. Property requires substantial rehabilitation and is being sold as-is. Use caution when touring, as the storage shed has a partially collapsed roof and conditions throughout the property may present safety hazards. The property is served by a private well and septic system. An additional approximately one-half-acre parcel (Unit RR) is expected to be offered separately soon. Buyers wishing to purchase both parcels are encouraged to include both in their offer for the seller's consideration. All written offers will be thoughtfully considered. Viewings by appointment only.
For sale
Price cut: $200K (8/6)
$275,000
1753 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2beds
1,355sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear cottageSurrounding woodland viewsPrivate natural settingPeaceful retreat
- 39 days |
- 2,486 |
- 116 |
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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
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Gas, Other
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
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
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.5 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, Residential
Materials
- See Remarks
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Unknown
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,446
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,059/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $75,000-72.7%$55/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10184777 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $275,000-21.4%$203/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10178618 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$258/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10178618 Report a problem | ||
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
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mary Scroggs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Grey Culbreth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Carrboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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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