A rare offering of privacy, intelligent design, and understated luxury--this is a home for those who value space, sustainability, craftsmanship, and a meaningful connection to the natural surroundings. Tucked away on a serene 2.01-acre homesite between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, this custom-designed 3-bedroom, 3-bath passive solar residence offers approximately 2,429 square feet of artfully planned living space where privacy, craftsmanship, and sustainability come together beautifully. Thoughtfully oriented to capture natural light and enhance energy efficiency, the home showcases sophisticated passive solar design elements including strategic window placement, brick flooring, underground concrete walls, roof overhangs, and natural shade that work in harmony with the landscape. Inside, refined details create a warm yet distinctive sense of place, from the renovated kitchen with granite countertops, hand-laid tile, and an adjoining herb garden into the dining and family room anchored by a handcrafted wood-burning fireplace. A partially underground family room with a Baby Bear woodstove adds architectural character while supporting the home's efficient solar performance. The living room has hardwood flooring, access to deck overlooking back yard, and masonry wood-burning fireplace. The spacious primary suite offers a tranquil retreat with a cedar walk-in closet and custom bath including separate shower, jetted tub and custom cabinetry. Recent enhancements, including a new roof and new hot water heater, complement two regularly maintained Trane HVAC heat pump systems for year-round comfort. Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a fenced backyard, wired workshop with air compressor, multiple storage buildings for vehicles, boats, and equipment, and Duke Energy-approved wiring for a portable generator. A rare blend of quiet luxury, intelligent design, and natural beauty--just minutes from the conveniences of Pittsboro and Chapel HIll.
Pending
Price cut: $30K (7/8)
$569,995
369 River Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
3beds
2,429sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
2.01 Acres Lot
$553,300 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Adjoining herb gardenStrategic window placementRefined detailsFenced backyardNatural shadeHand-laid tileNew roof
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Listed by:
Virginia Ferguson 919-618-6430,
Century 21 Southern Lifestyles
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10176704
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 245.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 14.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 103.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.0
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 147.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 8.6
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 28.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 3.9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 215 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 242.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 13.6
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 39.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 303.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.5
Recreation room
- Level: Second
- Area: 326.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.8 x 12.2
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 91.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 7.1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, None, Passive Solar, Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, See Remarks, Storage, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Living/Dining Room Combination, Whirlpool Tub, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Fireplace Screen
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,429
- Total interior livable area: 2,429 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,429
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Detached Carport, Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Parking Pad, Private, Storage, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
- Details: Gravel drive, carport
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Features
- Levels: One and One Half,Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Middle
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Garden, Other, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Gate,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: Other
Lot
- Size: 2.01 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Private, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Sloped, Wooded, Hardwood Trees
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Heavily Wooded, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0001531
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: DC Well Pump, Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Modern,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, See Remarks, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Combination, Raised, Slab, Other, Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected, Septic Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Construction, Exposure/Shade, Insulation
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pittsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $409,490
- Annual tax amount: $2,874
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$553,300
$526,000 - $581,000
$2,533/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Pending sale | $569,995$235/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $569,995-5%$235/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,995-1.5%$247/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listing removed | $609,000$251/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $609,000-4.7%$251/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $639,000$263/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,032 +22.7% | $409,490 +49.6% |
| 2024 | $2,471 +11.1% | $273,634 |
| 2023 | $2,225 +3.8% | $273,634 |
| 2022 | $2,143 +1.3% | $273,634 |
| 2021 | $2,115 +24.6% | $273,634 +25.4% |
| 2020 | $1,697 +5.7% | $218,142 |
| 2019 | $1,606 -6.6% | $218,142 |
| 2017 | $1,720 | $218,142 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $1,720 +4.2% | $202,172 |
| 2015 | $1,651 | $202,172 |
| 2014 | -- | $202,172 |
| 2013 | -- | $202,172 |
| 2012 | -- | $202,172 |
| 2011 | -- | $202,172 |
| 2010 | -- | $202,172 |
| 2009 | -- | $202,172 +27.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $158,685 |
| 2007 | $1,121 +7.5% | $158,685 |
| 2005 | $1,043 | $158,685 |
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Neighborhood: 27312
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - Perry W Harrison Elementary
- Middle: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle School
- High: Chatham - Northwood High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




