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  • Price cut: $20.5K (5/30)
    $749,500

    242 Hales Wood Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    3beds
    2,328sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2010
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $734,100 Zestimate®
    $322/sqft
    $180/mo HOA

    What's special

    Brick ranchCovered front porchStand up showerOpen floor planWide signature moldingsCarpet in the bedroomsRain barrel
    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. Blueberry bushes on the South side of the lot and there are Rose of Sharon planted 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 neighbors. 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.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tip Iuliucci 910-527-0948,

    Northside Realty Inc.,

    Paul Kreader 919-637-3963,

    Northside Realty Inc.

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10165268MLS Logo

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      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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Room Over Garage, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • 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 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)
      • 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 Veneer
      • 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: Other
      • Senior community: Yes
      • Subdivision: Chapelwood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • 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: 5/6/2026
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $734,100

        $697,000 - $771,000

        $2,827/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/30/2026Price change$749,500-2.7%$322/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem
        5/6/2026Listed for sale$770,000+450%$331/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10165268 Report a problem
        6/28/2010Sold$140,000$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27517

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        22 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        32 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Durham - Creekside Elementary
        • Middle: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
        • High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr 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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