In 2019 the owners of 508 Willowbend saw their new home as a drawing board on which to create a testament to the beauty of its setting. They hired Loyd Builders, a master of quality, avant guard design, and attention to detail to partner in creating their vision. From the ceiling to the floors, the walls and the windows to the cabinets, tiles and lighting, everything is fresh and new. The owners are from England and you will note the European nod to their heritage. The wife is an artist who has cast her stroke on the layers and textures apparent in every room. With the cast established and the parameters set, all is ready for you to experience a masterpiece that is comfortable for living and bursting with refined features to savor at every casual glance.A short walk down a neighborhood trail leads to Jordan Lake and its scenic beauty. Drift in a canoe or paddle your kayak only a few steps from your front door. If horseback riding is a passion, there is ample pasture on this 10.64-acre lot to keep horses, and there is a trail to ride them by the lake. It is all about lifestyle, an exemplary lifestyle that only a few will be fortunate enough to call their own. This oasis is only 8 miles from Franklin St. and the heart of downtown Chapel Hill. Gated and private, Willowbend Plantation is a well-kept secret. Renovations included: new screen porch with full foundation and slate floor * new windows (Weather Shield aluminum clad) and doors throughout * new flooring throughout * new cabinets and countertops in the kitchen, mud room, and all baths * new roof and gutters * new fireplace and surround including floor to ceiling stone * all interior and exterior doors replaced * Emtek hardware throughout * new HVAC with ERV 14 seer system * shiplap walls and ceilings * Wolf and SubZero appliances * tile and lighting replaced inside and out * sealed crawlspace * cedar trellis over the new Clopay Gallery steel garage doors * replaced exterior boxing and trim * cedar ceilings, beams and accents * new great room and primary bedroom built-ins * re-positioned laundry with a mud room addition and sliding iron gate * barn doors for privacy in the study * and more
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
508 Willowbend Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4beds
4,145sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1999
10.64 Acres Lot
$1,867,800 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$4,970 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,867,800
$1.70M - $2.05M
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Ample pastureNew fireplaceCedar ceilingsFull foundationDowntown chapel hillMaster of qualityWeather shield aluminum clad
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Listed by:
Lucia Cooke 919-225-3181,
Cooke Property,
Allison Zimmerman 919-818-5641,
Cooke Property
Bought with:
Matt Perry, 234841
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10003698
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Gas Pack, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Whirlpool Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Display Window(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,145
- Total interior livable area: 4,145 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,145
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Visitor Bathroom
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Fenced, Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10.64 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Hardwood Trees, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Meadow, Partially Cleared, Private, Views, See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 979500659163
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts & Crafts, Contemporary, Farmhouse, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Permanent, Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Water Connected, Propane
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Roof, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Subdivision: Willowbend Plantation
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Recreation Facilities, Trail(s), Water, Other
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,246,129
- Annual tax amount: $7,147
- Date on market: 1/22/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2024 | Sold | $1,800,000-10%$434/sqft |
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| 3/11/2024 | Pending sale | $2,000,000$483/sqft |
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| 3/2/2024 | Contingent | $2,000,000$483/sqft |
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| 1/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+133.9%$483/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Sold | $855,000+1.2%$206/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2114732 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2017 | Pending sale | $845,000$204/sqft |
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| 3/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $845,000$204/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,905 +16.6% | $1,246,129 +41.7% |
| 2024 | $7,636 +6.8% | $879,172 |
| 2023 | $7,148 +3.8% | $879,172 |
| 2022 | $6,884 +1.3% | $879,172 |
| 2021 | $6,796 +4.6% | $879,172 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $6,496 +5.7% | $834,949 |
| 2019 | $6,146 +1.7% | $834,949 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $6,044 | $814,240 -10% |
| 2016 | $6,044 -10.6% | $904,712 |
| 2015 | $6,757 +2.8% | $904,712 |
| 2014 | $6,575 | $904,712 |
| 2013 | $6,575 | $904,712 |
| 2012 | -- | $904,712 |
| 2011 | -- | $904,712 |
| 2010 | -- | $904,712 |
| 2009 | -- | $904,712 +9.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $825,906 |
| 2007 | $5,834 +7.5% | $825,906 |
| 2005 | $5,426 | $825,906 |
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Neighborhood: 27517
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10North Chatham ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 6/10Seaforth HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - N Chatham
- Middle: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
- High: Chatham - Northwood
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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