242 Hales Wood Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
What's special
Come and See the Brand-New Bright & Fresh Look with new quality interior painting and new quality carpet with upgraded 8# pad. Rare opportunity to live in the Chapelwood 55+ community. Brick ranch w/bonus upstairs on a private premium lot with no neighbor to the right and a deep wooded area in back. Open floor plan, 10' ceilings, wide signature moldings with Eucalyptus hardwoods in the main living area, carpet in the bedrooms. Bonus room upstairs with closet. Granite counters in the kitchen. Primary suite downstairs has tile bath floors, stand up shower, & dual vanity in the bath. Nice multi-panel interior doors. High-end Cree bulbs in recessed fixtures per owner. Covered front porch and back porch, the latter which features a premium retractable screen to instantly convert to a screened porch when desired. 2-car garage has a built-in worktable and a little extra room for storage. Zoned HVAC & whole house filter. Convenient walk-in attic offers additional storage; the blown-in insulation is 14-16'' deep. Yard maintenance included, irrigation system is present, compost bin, rain barrel and bird houses (see private remarks) convey. Installed gutter guards keep gutters functioning well. See Blueberry bushes on the South side of the lot and planted Rose-of-Sharon as well. Google Fiber & AT&T fiber are available. HOA dues include amenities from Downing Creek across the street - pool, pickleball, tennis, playground, and walking trails. Community gazebo at the end of Hales Wood is where residents frequently host gatherings, bringing the community together. The residents continually tout the quality of their community. Nearby: UNC Wellness & Meadowmont with Duke Primary & UNC Primary. Chapelwood shuttle available to Friday Conference Center located ~ 1/2 mile away. Take free bus from Friday Center to anywhere in Chapel Hill to experience all that the city has to offer. Please see private remarks for more information.
- 16 days |
- 1,135 |
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Tip Iuliucci 910-527-0948,
Northside Realty Inc.,
Paul Kreader 919-637-3963,
Northside Realty Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Room Over Garage, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,328
- Total interior livable area: 2,328 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,328
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Other, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 211844
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Brick Veneer, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Chapelwood
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Pool, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Unknown
- HOA fee: $180 monthly
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $322/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $704,911
- Annual tax amount: $6,987
- Date on market: 8/9/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,500$322/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listing removed | $749,500$322/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $749,500-2.7%$322/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $770,000+450%$331/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2010 | Sold | $140,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,988 +9.1% | $704,911 +53.5% |
| 2024 | $6,404 +6.5% | $459,123 |
| 2023 | $6,014 +2.3% | $459,123 |
| 2022 | $5,876 +0.5% | $459,123 |
| 2021 | $5,849 +2.4% | $459,123 |
| 2020 | $5,711 | $459,123 |
| 2019 | $5,711 | $459,123 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $5,711 -6.9% | $455,558 |
| 2017 | $6,134 +3.5% | $455,558 |
| 2016 | $5,927 | $455,558 +24% |
| 2015 | $5,927 +16.5% | $367,386 |
| 2014 | $5,086 | $367,386 |
| 2013 | -- | $367,386 |
| 2012 | -- | $367,386 |
| 2011 | $4,789 | $367,386 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$734,900
$698,000 - $772,000
$2,729/mo
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