This is truly one of the most unique and beautiful properties in the area. The expansive property consists of over eight acres and includes a main home, a guest cottage, a three-bay garage with an RV/boat bay, a workshop with an additional garage bay, and a potting shed. This location is convenient to Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. Main travel routes are a short distance away. The setting is private and the home is surrounded by trees and established landscaping. Its gardens, which can be enjoyed from multiple decks and patios, are filled with flower beds, stone pathways, and garden walls. Inside the main home the open floorplan is perfect for entertaining or time spent with family. The windows and soaring ceilings are an incredible experience and natural light is abundant. Many upgrades are found throughout the home. Surfaces and features have been designed to be both functional and beautiful. There are many options to display artwork and collectables. Entrance to the home is through a lovely porch with Asian inspired detailing and an ample foyer leading to the living room. The living room has large windows spanning much of one wall. These windows look out on the garden and patios. This space is both inspiring and relaxing. The living room is anchored by one of the home's two fireplaces. The fireplace is stone and masonry and has significantly sized gas logs. Built-in shelving completes the space. A den adjoins the living room and looks out over the woodland setting. The larger of the homes two decks is accessed through the den. A dining area shares the space with the living room and den. Off the living room is an office with built-in shelving. The kitchen is spacious with ample cabinetry and counter space. A butler's pantry, with sink, is across the hall from the kitchen. Wood ceilings are found in the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The opposite end of the home is the generously sized primary bedroom suite with large windows, two large walk-in closets, a seating area with built-in cabinetry, the home's second gas fireplace, access to the home's second deck, and an en suite bath. This bath has a shower, dual sink vanity, and water closet. There is an additional bedroom and another full bath in the main home. A sink, cabinets for storage, and a folding area are located in the laundry room. Across the lawn from the main home is the guest or in-law cottage. This is a completely separate home and includes a living room, full kitchen, full bath, a large bedroom with seating area, a storage room, large walk-in cedar closet, and a deck. Two additional buildings are located near the guest cottage. One building is a workshop with garage bay to store lawnmowers, a tractor, or a small car. A potting shed is found on the other side of the workshop. The three bay garage includes one bay that could house a RV or boat. Additional features of the main home include pull out drawers in the kitchen, butler's pantry, and primary bedroom cabinetry, metal and membrane roofing, heated flooring in some areas of the home, a generator, and smart thermostats. The crawlspaces of both the main house and guest cottage have been encapsulated. Separate meters for electric and gas are found on the guest and main homes. This home has an exceptional floorplan, has space for entertaining both large and small groups and is located close to all that Pittsboro and Chapel Hill have to offer while still feeling private and secluded.
Pending
$1,000,000
51 Bynum Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
3beds
2,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
8.39 Acres Lot
$1,002,400 Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Metal and membrane roofingPotting shed
- 14 days
- 923
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Culbreth 919-602-5678,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10193586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 615.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 22.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 202.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.9 x 12.0
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 336.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.1 x 12.9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 13.8
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 14.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 145.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 18.7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 73.47 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 9.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 426.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.3 x 22.1
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 11.8
Other
- Description: Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 69.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.8 x 12.0
Other
- Description: Deck 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 729.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.4 x 29.9
Other
- Description: Deck 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 126.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 12.3
Other
- Description: Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 563.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.4 x 23.1
Other
- Description: Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 44.73 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.3
Other
- Description: Guest House Living Room
- Level: Additional
- Area: 211.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 15.2
Other
- Description: Guest House Kitchen
- Level: Additional
- Area: 147.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 15.2
Other
- Description: Guest House Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area
- Level: Additional
- Area: 445.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29.3 x 15.2
Other
- Description: Guest House Storage Room
- Level: Additional
- Area: 63.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.7
Other
- Description: 3 Bay Garage
- Level: Additional
- Area: 1047.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36.0 x 29.1
Workshop
- Level: Additional
- Area: 371.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 20.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Separate Meters
Cooling
- Central Air, Separate Meters
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Heater, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Storage, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Butler's Pantry, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Vinyl, Varies
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Sealed Combustion, Prefabricated
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,700
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Off Street, Oversized, Private, RV Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.39 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Wooded, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Second Residence, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 975300556429
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Other, Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal,Membrane,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pittsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $884,698
- Annual tax amount: $6,617
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,002,400
$952,000 - $1.05M
$2,881/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$370/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$370/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,595 +11.9% | $884,698 +36.5% |
| 2024 | $5,896 +9.9% | $648,123 |
| 2023 | $5,363 +4.5% | $648,123 |
| 2022 | $5,130 | $648,123 |
| 2021 | $5,130 +23.2% | $648,123 +23.4% |
| 2020 | $4,163 +5.6% | $525,281 |
| 2019 | $3,943 -6% | $525,281 |
| 2017 | $4,193 | $525,281 +22.7% |
| 2016 | $4,193 +20.2% | $428,125 |
| 2015 | $3,488 +2.3% | $428,125 |
| 2014 | $3,408 | $428,125 |
| 2013 | $3,408 | $428,125 |
| 2012 | -- | $428,125 |
| 2011 | -- | $428,125 |
| 2010 | -- | $428,125 |
| 2009 | -- | $428,125 +23% |
| 2008 | -- | $348,118 |
| 2007 | $2,494 +6.6% | $348,118 |
| 2005 | $2,339 | $348,118 |
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Neighborhood: 27312
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - Pittsboro Elementary
- Middle: Chatham - George Moses Horton Middle
- 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.





