Welcome to 3 Fenton Place, a beautifully refreshed home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Downing Creek community. Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this residence features a new upstairs HVAC system (2025), freshly painted exterior (2025), brand-new deck (2025), and all new carpet (2026) — offering both refined style and lasting peace of mind. The main level, appointed with hardwood floors throughout, unfolds with gracious living and dining spaces, a spacious family room, and a light-filled breakfast area that opens seamlessly to the expansive deck, patio, and flat backyard — an ideal backdrop for entertaining, weekend gatherings, or quiet evenings outdoors. Upstairs, the generous primary suite offers a private retreat, complete with an en suite bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms, a spacious hall bath, and a conveniently located laundry room provide flexibility and comfort for everyday living. Residents of Downing Creek enjoy optional access to the neighborhood pool and tennis courts for a minimal annual fee of $135. Perfectly positioned between Chapel Hill and Durham with easy access to I-40, this prime location offers seamless connectivity to UNC, Duke, RTP, and the vibrant dining and shopping of both communities. An exceptional opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience, and one of the Triangle's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Sold for $582,000
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$582,000
3 Fenton Pl, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4beds
2,056sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1991
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$582,000 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$2,675 Estimated rent
Home value
$582,000
$553,000 - $617,000
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Brand-new deckHardwood floors throughoutSpacious family roomQuiet cul-de-sacConveniently located laundry roomFreshly painted exteriorSpacious hall bath
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Listed by:
Jennifer Patterson 919-824-7981,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with:
Sara Christine Cooke, 328637
DASH Carolina
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10147164
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Fireplace Screen, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,056
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Smart Irrigation
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 142920
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Masonite
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Downing Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management, Playground, Pond Year Round, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: None
- HOA fee: $230 semi-annually
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $561,993
- Annual tax amount: $5,571
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $582,000+2.2%$283/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10147164 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Pending sale | $569,400$277/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10147164 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,400+175.7%$277/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10147164 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2019 | Listing removed | $2,275$1/sqft |
Source: Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office #2268841 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2019 | Price change | $2,275-5%$1/sqft |
Source: Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office #2268841 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,395$1/sqft |
Source: Fonville Morisey/Chapel Hill Sales Office #2268841 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/1998 | Sold | $206,500$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,571 +22.2% | $561,993 +72% |
| 2024 | $4,558 +6.5% | $326,794 |
| 2023 | $4,281 +2.3% | $326,794 |
| 2022 | $4,183 +0.5% | $326,794 |
| 2021 | $4,163 +2.4% | $326,794 |
| 2020 | $4,065 | $326,794 |
| 2019 | $4,065 | $326,794 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $4,065 +2.7% | $293,957 |
| 2017 | $3,958 +3.5% | $293,957 |
| 2016 | $3,825 | $293,957 -2.5% |
| 2015 | $3,825 -8.4% | $301,510 |
| 2014 | $4,174 | $301,510 |
| 2013 | -- | $301,510 |
| 2012 | -- | $301,510 |
| 2011 | $3,930 +0.4% | $301,510 |
| 2010 | $3,913 +4% | $301,510 |
| 2009 | $3,763 | $301,510 |
| 2008 | $3,763 +17.6% | $301,510 +33.1% |
| 2007 | $3,199 +1.4% | $226,585 |
| 2006 | $3,154 | $226,585 |
| 2005 | $3,154 +1.4% | $226,585 |
| 2004 | $3,111 | $226,585 |
| 2003 | -- | $226,585 |
| 2002 | $2,862 +9.3% | $226,585 +40.1% |
| 2000 | $2,619 | $161,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27517
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Creekside ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Creekside
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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