There's a Japanese maple growing at the heart of this home. Not beside it. Not outside a picture window. Right in the center, surrounded by four walls of glass in an open-air atrium that fills the home with changing light and changing seasons. It's an unforgettable first impression—and from there, the rest of the house unfolds naturally around it. Built in 1974 by respected local builder J.P. Goforth, this home is unlike the traditional homes that would later become his signature throughout Chapel Hill. Here, the architecture is centered around light, nature, and the way people live. The recent renovation thoughtfully preserves that original vision. Vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, warm natural finishes, and beautifully updated spaces feel fresh without losing the character that made the home so special in the first place. The layout is equally thoughtful, offering flexible living spaces that adapt easily to a variety of lifestyles. Set among mature trees in Chapel Hill's established Lake Forest neighborhood, owners enjoy private access to Eastwood Lake, its beach, and recreation area—another reminder that life here is as much about the setting as it is the home itself. This is a home that quietly stands apart. Not because it's trying to. Simply because there's nothing else quite like it.
Sold for $1,200,000
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$1,200,000
2551 Owens Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4beds
3,138sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1974
0.71 Acres Lot
$1,093,500 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$3,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,093,500
$1.04M - $1.15M
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Warm natural finishesVaulted ceilingsSet among mature treesBeautifully updated spacesExpansive windows
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Listed by:
Nata Bozymski 919-593-0554,
Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with:
Angela Roehl, 280275
Fathom Realty NC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10181109
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,138
- Total interior livable area: 3,138 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,046
- Finished area below ground: 1,092
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Playground
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Near Public Transit, Pie Shaped Lot, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 9890106935
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary, Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Details
- Builder name: Goforth Builders
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Forest Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Boat Dock, Picnic Area, Recreation Facilities
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $750 annually
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,600
- Annual tax amount: $10,168
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000+9.6%$382/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$349/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+133%$349/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Sold | $470,000-2.9%$150/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2250005 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2019 | Pending sale | $484,000$154/sqft |
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| 7/24/2019 | Price change | $484,000-3%$154/sqft |
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| 6/30/2019 | Price change | $499,000-3.9%$159/sqft |
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| 6/7/2019 | Price change | $519,000-1.9%$165/sqft |
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| 5/7/2019 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$169/sqft |
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| 4/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $549,000-2%$175/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Listing removed | $560,000$178/sqft |
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| 2/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $560,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,468 +32.2% | $790,600 +71.1% |
| 2024 | $7,916 +2.8% | $462,100 |
| 2023 | $7,700 +4.3% | $462,100 |
| 2022 | $7,381 +1.3% | $462,100 |
| 2021 | $7,286 -7.5% | $462,100 -1.8% |
| 2020 | $7,878 | $470,700 +1% |
| 2018 | $7,878 +3.3% | $465,900 |
| 2017 | $7,623 +3.6% | $465,900 +5% |
| 2016 | $7,356 | $443,659 |
| 2015 | $7,356 +0.6% | $443,659 |
| 2014 | $7,311 | $443,659 |
| 2013 | -- | $443,659 |
| 2012 | -- | $443,659 |
| 2011 | -- | $443,659 |
| 2010 | -- | $443,659 |
| 2009 | -- | $443,659 +36.8% |
| 2008 | $5,435 +3.8% | $324,401 |
| 2007 | $5,234 +4.2% | $324,401 |
| 2006 | $5,023 | $324,401 |
| 2005 | $5,023 +4.6% | $324,401 +11.8% |
| 2004 | $4,802 +3.6% | $290,139 |
| 2003 | $4,636 +1.5% | $290,139 |
| 2002 | $4,570 +4.2% | $290,139 |
| 2001 | $4,384 +2.8% | $290,139 +17.5% |
| 2000 | $4,266 | $247,029 |
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Neighborhood: Lake Forest
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Estes Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Guy Phillips Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Estes Hills 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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