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  • $900,000

    478 Bear Tree Crk, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    4beds
    4,853sqft
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    $5,462/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2005
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $880,800 Zestimate®
    $185/sqft
    $67/mo HOA

    What's special

    Front porchLower patioSix-bedroom five-bathroom homeScreened rear porchFirst-floor primary suiteDual walk-in closetsSpacious bath
    Need room for aging parents, an adult child moving back home, or guests who stay more than a weekend — without giving up your own space? This six-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 478 Bear Tree Creek in Chapel Hill's The Preserve at Jordan Lake golf course community was designed to flex. Start with the first-floor primary suite: a private wing with a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious bath, plus a home office across the hall behind French doors. That's your space, settled, before anyone else even comes downstairs. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two full baths cover kids or regular guests. Below, a finished walk-out lower level adds roughly 1,727 square feet built for exactly this kind of situation: two bedrooms, a full bath, kitchenette, dining area, and a gym room — essentially a self-contained guest or in-law suite, minus central heat and air. That makes it ideal for visiting family, a home office, or hobby space today, with the option to add climate control down the line for full-time use. In between, the main level's two-story living room and fireplace keeping room off the kitchen give everyone a reason to gather. The eat-in kitchen has the counter space and walk-in pantry to actually feed a full house. At 4,853 total square feet on a 0.41-acre lot, there's room to spread out — plus a front porch, screened rear porch, deck, and lower patio. The Preserve at Jordan Lake adds a pool, racquet courts, and the Davis Love III golf course, all zoned for Chatham County's North Chatham Elementary, Margaret B. Pollard Middle, and Seaforth High. Seller offering a $5,000 credit at closing with an acceptable offer.
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    Listed by:

    Brooke Gelhaus 919-307-7590,

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham,

    Ed W Billings 919-423-6627,

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10182169MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric, Gas, Zoned
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished, Unheated, Walk-Out Access
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,853
      • Total interior livable area: 4,853 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,126
      • Finished area below ground: 1,727

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 1
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 0.41 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0077350
      • Zoning: R-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Transitional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • HardiPlank Type, Stone
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2005

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: The Preserve at Jordan Lake
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: None
      • HOA fee: $800 annually
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $185/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $888,370
      • Annual tax amount: $6,236
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026

        Estimated market value

        $880,800

        $837,000 - $925,000

        $5,797/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$900,000-1.6%$185/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10182169 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Listing removed$915,000$189/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10161940 Report a problem
        5/20/2026Price change$915,000-3.6%$189/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10161940 Report a problem
        4/23/2026Listed for sale$949,000+57.9%$196/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10161940 Report a problem
        9/6/2005Sold$601,000$124/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,393 +16.5%$888,370 +41.6%
        2024$5,488 +7.6%$627,363
        2023$5,100 +3.8%$627,363
        2022$4,912 +1.3%$627,363
        2021$4,850 +4.9%$627,363 +5.6%
        2020$4,623 +5.7%$594,278
        2019$4,374 -1.4%$594,278
        2017$4,436 $594,278
        2016$4,436 -0.8%$594,278
        2015$4,470 +3.7%$594,278
        2014$4,310 $594,278
        2013$4,310 $594,278
        2012-- $594,278
        2011-- $594,278
        2010-- $594,278
        2009-- $594,278 +1%
        2008-- $588,397
        2007$4,156 $588,397
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27517

        Getting around

        1 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        11 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chatham - North Chatham Elementary
        • Middle: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle School
        • High: Chatham - Seaforth 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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