SHORT WALK OR BIKE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in The Oaks, this inviting home blends comfort, charm, and thoughtful updates. Wake up to a warm, sunny eat-in kitchen featuring Viking and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances—perfect for the home chef. Site-finished hardwood floors grace the entry, living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a warm and cohesive feel throughout. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter bar—ideal for cozy evenings. An office nook off the kitchen leads to the laundry area, providing a quiet space for remote work or daily planning. The spacious main-level primary suite boasts his and hers walk-in closets and a beautifully remodeled bath with twin vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and linen closet. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus a third bedroom or office, all sharing a recently renovated Jack and Jill bath. Ample storage is available, including a large walk-in closet in the guest room and additional storage on the second-floor landing. Step outside to a private deck off the kitchen dining area—perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. Professionally landscaped garden features a brick pavers, outdoor landscape lighting, gravel path, and custom fire pit area with all-weather night lighting. A full irrigation system with new controls keeps the lawn and gardens lush and vibrant. Recent updates include a new roof (2015) and a new downstairs HVAC unit (Fall 2024). Fresh interior paint throughout means this home is truly move-in ready. Located less than 10 minutes from UNC's main campus and close to shopping, dining, and grocery favorites like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and more Owner/Seller - active, licensed NC Realtor.
Sold for $998,900
$998,900
201 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4beds
2,796sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1995
0.35 Acres Lot
$997,700 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$3,145 Estimated rent
Home value
$997,700
$928,000 - $1.07M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Phil Patterson 919-302-5260,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Bought with:
Debi Saleeby, 85520
Coldwell Banker - HPW
Gary Saleeby, 55065
Coldwell Banker - HPW
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10113926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Screens, Wood Frames
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,796
- Total interior livable area: 2,796 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,796
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Off Street, On Site, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Closets, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Level Flooring, Visitor Bathroom
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Smart Irrigation, Smart Light(s)
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Invisible, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Near Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 7080808460
- Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Block, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: The Oaks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $890,114
- Annual tax amount: $7,541
- Date on market: 8/8/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $998,900$357/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10113926 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Pending sale | $998,900$357/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10113926 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $998,900+108.1%$357/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10113926 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2013 | Sold | $480,000$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,522 +29.2% | $890,114 +67.9% |
| 2024 | $7,372 +5% | $530,098 |
| 2023 | $7,020 +6.4% | $530,098 |
| 2022 | $6,595 +0.6% | $530,098 |
| 2021 | $6,553 -1.6% | $530,098 |
| 2020 | $6,659 | $530,098 |
| 2019 | $6,659 | $530,098 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $6,659 +11.6% | $467,792 |
| 2017 | $5,969 +0.9% | $467,792 |
| 2016 | $5,915 | $467,792 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $5,915 +3.9% | $432,282 |
| 2014 | $5,694 | $432,282 |
| 2013 | -- | $432,282 |
| 2012 | -- | $432,282 |
| 2011 | $5,360 +0% | $432,282 |
| 2010 | $5,360 -3.8% | $432,282 |
| 2009 | $5,573 | $432,282 |
| 2008 | $5,573 +30.6% | $432,282 +34.9% |
| 2007 | $4,266 0% | $320,477 |
| 2006 | $4,266 | $320,477 |
| 2005 | $4,266 -2.5% | $320,477 |
| 2004 | $4,375 | $320,477 |
| 2003 | -- | $320,477 |
| 2002 | $3,951 +18.7% | $320,477 +45.1% |
| 2000 | $3,329 | $220,800 |
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Neighborhood: 27517
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Creekside ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Creekside
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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