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    • $2,395,000

    490 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    4beds
    6,655sqft
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    $13,842/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2009
    4.72 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $360/sqft
    $109/mo HOA

    What's special

    Imagine living in Chapel Hill yet feeling like you are in the mountains. The moment you turn on to Sun Forest Way from Old Lystra, you'll feel a peace set in. Travel 1/2 mile in the cool quiet shade to 490 and discover a retreat-like oasis. You'll fall in love with its 4+ acre privacy, tall shade trees, proximity to town, schools, the NC Coast and the 'real' NC Mountains. Current owners transformed the grassy backyard into an architect-designed pool/play resort style paradise with heated salt water pool & spa, cabana that includes office, handsome half bath, storage for pool accessories, people shower with kid/pup level too, fully-equipped cabana including lighting, bar, fridges, grills, sink, & of course a big TV. Game area includes putting green, b-ball and room for more—- bring your A game! A carefully-planned interior boasts well-appointed main level primary with terrace access, marvelous music/ living room, sunny study, delightful dining, happy kitchen/great room with terrace access, perfectly located half bath + large light-filled laundry. Super second level boasts en suite guest and two bedrooms with shared tub/shower, separate vanities buddy bath; inspiring work out studio; handy walk-in attic access. The good-looking guest suite graces the perfectly put together cheerful walk-out pool level, marvelous media room, instagram-worthy wine room and flex room now acting as art studio/storage. See Floorplan in documents The best of Live, Work, Play at 490 Sun Forest Way!
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    Listed by:

    Beth Louden 919-619-0973,

    Leland Little Properties, LLC

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10169534MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level, Sink
      Features
      • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Radon Mitigation, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 6,655
      • Total interior livable area: 6,655 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,115
      • Finished area below ground: 2,540
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Tri-Level
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Basketball Court, Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 4.72 Acres
      • Features: Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Cabana, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool House
      • Parcel number: 9776799045
      • Zoning: R-LD1
      • Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Transitional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick, Stone
      • Foundation: Combination
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2009

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Septic Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Sun Forest
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Road Maintenance
      • HOA fee: $1,307 annually
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $360/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,858,100
      • Annual tax amount: $16,503
      • Date on market: 5/28/2026
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $7,032/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/3/2026Pending sale$2,395,000$360/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169534 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listed for sale$2,395,000+117.7%$360/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10169534 Report a problem
        7/31/2020Sold$1,100,000-7.9%$165/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #2298567 Report a problem
        7/7/2020Pending sale$1,195,000$180/sqft
        Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2298567 Report a problem
        6/16/2020Price change$1,195,000-0.3%$180/sqft
        Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2298567 Report a problem
        5/7/2020Price change$1,199,000-3.3%$180/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2298567 Report a problem
        4/20/2020Price change$1,240,000-3.1%$186/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2298567 Report a problem
        1/28/2020Listed for sale$1,280,000+3.2%$192/sqft
        Source: Howard Perry & Walston Realtor #2298567 Report a problem
        12/10/2019Listing removed$1,240,000$186/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2244471 Report a problem
        11/21/2019Pending sale$1,240,000$186/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2244471 Report a problem
        10/11/2019Price change$1,240,000-0.7%$186/sqft
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        8/16/2019Price change$1,249,000-3.8%$188/sqft
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        7/17/2019Price change$1,299,000-3.1%$195/sqft
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        6/4/2019Price change$1,340,000-4.3%$201/sqft
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        4/4/2019Price change$1,400,000-1.4%$210/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston #2244471 Report a problem
        3/26/2019Listed for sale$1,420,000+816.1%$213/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker - HPW #2244471 Report a problem
        4/21/2006Sold$155,000$23/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$16,642 +20.9%$1,858,100 +62.1%
        2024$13,765 +2.3%$1,146,200
        2023$13,453 +5.6%$1,146,200 +3%
        2022$12,741 +4.7%$1,112,800 +2.7%
        2021$12,166 +12.7%$1,083,500 +19.7%
        2020$10,799 $904,900 +7.6%
        2018$10,799 $840,600
        2017-- $840,600 +2.1%
        2016$9,902 $823,537
        2015$9,902 $823,537
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27517

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        12 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        31 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School
        • Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
        • High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro 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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