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    • Price cut: $76K (7/15)
    $719,000

    217 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    3beds
    1,645sqft
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    $4,307/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1928
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $685,900 Zestimate®
    $437/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rocking chair porchSunny back deckClassic stoneworkStunning hydrangeas
    Priced well below tax value. A wonderful downtown historic home ready for anything!! Rental? Couldn't be better with wonderful rental history and fantastic location. Or how about your HGTV fantasy renovation? Take this 1928 building and transition it to a fantastic 2026 gem. Choice is yours and you win either way. Stunning hardwood floors and detailing throughout. Roof (2025) See Historic District guidelines for details on renovation options. Move in ready no matter what you choose. Front has a rocking chair porch, classic stonework and stunning hydrangeas. Large basement storage with washer/dryer and sunny back deck. Some photos virtually staged. Property records show home built in either 1928 or 1935. A rare find in this location, this price point and for a Grand Dame of this pedigree!!!
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    Listed by:

    Laura Morgan 919-624-4946,

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10169550MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      Features
      • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Granite Counters
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Basement: Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,645
      • Total interior livable area: 1,645 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,645
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Parking Pad
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 7,840 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9788489748
      • Zoning: R-3
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Other
      • Foundation: Other
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1928

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Historic District
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $437/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $928,000
      • Annual tax amount: $12,175
      • Date on market: 5/25/2026

        Estimated market value

        $685,900

        $652,000 - $720,000

        $2,368/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Price change$719,000-9.6%$437/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169550 Report a problem
        5/25/2026Listed for sale$795,000+63.9%$483/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169550 Report a problem
        8/30/2019Listing removed$4,000$2/sqft
        Source: Mill House Properties Report a problem
        7/31/2019Price change$4,000+33.3%$2/sqft
        Source: Mill House Properties Report a problem
        6/12/2019Price change$3,000-25%$2/sqft
        Source: Mill House Properties Report a problem
        5/6/2019Listed for rent$4,000+53.8%$2/sqft
        Source: Mill House Properties Report a problem
        7/6/2018Sold$485,000$295/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2190590 Report a problem
        4/5/2017Listing removed$2,600$2/sqft
        Source: H-Co. Properties Report a problem
        3/3/2017Listed for rent$2,600$2/sqft
        Source: H-Co. Properties Report a problem
        3/1/2017Listing removed$485,000$295/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2073881 Report a problem
        4/14/2016Price change$485,000-3%$295/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2005809 Report a problem
        7/23/2015Price change$500,000-4.8%$304/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2005809 Report a problem
        5/6/2015Listed for sale$525,000+5.2%$319/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2005809 Report a problem
        5/11/2014Listing removed$499,000$303/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1934089 Report a problem
        3/2/2014Listed for sale$499,000+19092.3%$303/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1934089 Report a problem
        7/10/2013Sold$2,600-99.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #1885147 Report a problem
        4/8/2013Price change$485,000-3%$295/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1873119 Report a problem
        3/21/2013Price change$500,000-4.8%$304/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1873119 Report a problem
        2/9/2013Listed for sale$525,000-2.6%$319/sqft
        Source: L and F/Fonville Morisey Realty #1873119 Report a problem
        12/19/2012Listing removed$539,000$328/sqft
        Source: Franklin Street Realty #1859604 Report a problem
        10/18/2012Listed for sale$539,000-6.1%$328/sqft
        Source: Franklin Street Realty #1859604 Report a problem
        7/23/2012Listing removed$574,000$349/sqft
        Source: Franklin Street Realty #1842255 Report a problem
        7/20/2012Price change$574,000-4.2%$349/sqft
        Source: Franklin Street Realty #1842255 Report a problem
        2/26/2012Listed for sale$599,000+7%$364/sqft
        Source: Carolina Premium Properties, Inc. #1822763 Report a problem
        3/28/2008Sold$560,000+27.3%$340/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/12/2006Sold$440,000$267/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $928,000 +70.8%
        2024$9,215 +2.9%$543,300
        2023$8,958 +4.8%$543,300 +0.1%
        2022$8,547 +1.3%$542,600
        2021$8,436 +1.2%$542,600 +7.8%
        2020$8,337 $503,500
        2018$8,337 +2.3%$503,500
        2017$8,153 -0.3%$503,500 +1.1%
        2016$8,180 $498,084
        2015$8,180 +0.5%$498,084
        2014$8,138 $498,084
        2013-- $498,084
        2012-- $498,084
        2011-- $498,084
        2010-- $498,084
        2009-- $498,084 +45.8%
        2008$5,722 $341,514
        2007-- $341,514
        2006$5,288 $341,514
        2005$5,288 +71.6%$341,514 +83.5%
        2004$3,081 +3.6%$186,150
        2003$2,975 $186,150
        2002-- $186,150
        2001$2,813 +17.7%$186,150 +34.6%
        2000$2,389 $138,318
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Franklin-Rosemary Historic District

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        57 / 100
        Good Transit
        72 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside 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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