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    • Price cut: $10K (8/27)
    $405,000

    240 Jay St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    3beds
    1,552sqft
    : 
    $2,510/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2001
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $399,100 Zestimate®
    $261/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcoming covered front porchGranite countertopsLow-maintenance yardFunctional floor planStainless steel appliances
    Great investment property---ideal for UNC students!! Discover your own private, mountain-like retreat in the heart of Chapel Hill! Perfectly positioned adjacent to the Bland Creek Trail and Tanner Branch Trail, this home offers exceptional access to nature while providing easy walking and biking to both downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a welcoming covered front porch, bamboo flooring throughout the main level, and a functional floor plan with all bedrooms conveniently located upstairs. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard that lets you spend more time exploring the nearby trails, parks, restaurants, shops, and everything this highly desirable location has to offer. Whether you're seeking peaceful surroundings with no HOA, outdoor adventure, or convenient access to UNC, downtown Chapel Hill, and Carrboro, this home offers the best of all worlds.
    41 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Danielle Weeks 919-480-0249,

    NextHome Turn Key Realty,

    Amy Huller 919-395-0220,

    NextHome Turn Key Realty

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10183253MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 237.18 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20.1 x 11.8
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 117.66 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.6
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 98.79 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 140.3 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.5
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 216.45 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19.5 x 11.1
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 147.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.8
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 123.9 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.5
      Heating
      • None
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,552
      • Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,552
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Gravel
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 6,969 Square Feet
      • Features: Sloped, Hardwood Trees
      • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9788091132
      • Zoning: R-3
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • HardiPlank Type
      • Foundation: Crawlspace
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2001

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $261/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $416,400
      • Annual tax amount: $5,355
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel

        Estimated market value

        $399,100

        $379,000 - $419,000

        $2,672/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/27/2026Price change$405,000-2.4%$261/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10183253 Report a problem
        8/13/2026Price change$415,000-2.4%$267/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10183253 Report a problem
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$425,000-3.4%$274/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10183253 Report a problem
        7/16/2026Listing removed$440,000$284/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Price change$440,000-2.2%$284/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Price change$450,000-1.1%$290/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Price change$455,000-1.5%$293/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        4/16/2026Price change$462,000-1.7%$298/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        3/26/2026Price change$470,000-1.9%$303/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        2/26/2026Price change$479,000-1.2%$309/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        2/5/2026Price change$485,000-0.6%$313/sqft
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        1/7/2026Listed for sale$488,000+19.3%$314/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10139855 Report a problem
        12/31/2025Sold$409,000-13.9%$264/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/21/2025Price change$475,000-5%$306/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10116107 Report a problem
        9/15/2025Price change$499,900-4.8%$322/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10116107 Report a problem
        8/15/2025Listed for sale$525,000+103.5%$338/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10116107 Report a problem
        5/1/2014Sold$258,000$166/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,753 +2.5%$416,400 +31.6%
        2024$5,611 +2.6%$316,400
        2023$5,468 +4.2%$316,400
        2022$5,249 +1.3%$316,400
        2021$5,185 +8.7%$316,400 +16.5%
        2020$4,772 $271,600
        2018$4,772 +2.6%$271,600 +4.9%
        2017$4,652 +24.2%$258,900 +20.8%
        2016$3,745 $214,400 +40.3%
        2015$3,745 +42%$152,800
        2014$2,637 $152,800 -37%
        2013-- $242,400
        2012-- $242,400 -20.2%
        2011-- $303,910
        2010-- $303,910 -19.6%
        2009-- $378,198 +19.7%
        2008$5,293 $315,918
        2007-- $315,918
        2006$4,892 $315,918
        2005$4,892 +91%$315,918 +104.1%
        2004$2,561 $154,756 -29%
        2003-- $218,089
        2002$3,435 $218,089
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27516

        Getting around

        43 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        44 / 100
        Some Transit
        63 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School
        • Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools
        • High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - 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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