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Sold for $400,000
  • $400,000

    518 Morgan Creek Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    3beds
    2,565sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1962
    -- sqft lot
    $902,400 Zestimate®
    $156/sqft
    $4,135 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $902,400

    $857,000 - $948,000

    $4,135/mo

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    What's special

    Elevated modern fixturesAbundant natural lightSpa-inspired bathsWarm gold fixturesNatural marbleSculptural soaking tubCrisp cabinetry
    Ranch, Waterfront, Open Concept, Renovated, Minutes to UNC A Hidden Chapel Hill Ranch Some homes you have to see to believe. Hidden in the trees along Morgan Creek, this reimagined Chapel Hill ranch is one of them. From the street you'd never guess what waits inside, a private, wooded escape just minutes from UNC, downtown, and Franklin Street, where designer style meets the kind of quiet you thought you'd have to leave town to find. At the heart of this home are five designer-styled fireplaces, each one thoughtfully finished to flow with the home's aesthetic and set a mood in every space. Imagine ending your day in the primary suite, unwinding by your own private fire. Picture the four seasons room, fully heated and cooled, where a second fireplace makes it a year-round retreat to relax and take in the beauty surrounding you. Sunlight pours through this home, filling every room with warmth and highlighting the craftsmanship at every turn. The chef's kitchen pairs crisp cabinetry with warm gold fixtures and a clean quartz island built for gathering. Spa-inspired baths feature natural marble, a sculptural soaking tub, and elevated modern fixtures. Outdoor living is just as intentional. Step onto the back porch and take in your private view of the Morgan Creek stream, the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature. Out front, a private patio designed for entertaining welcomes friends and easy evenings. This is single-level ranch living without compromise: modern farmhouse style, five fireplaces, abundant natural light, and true indoor-outdoor living in one of the Triangle's most coveted communities, all a short drive from campus, medical facilities, shopping, and dining. Homes like this, in a setting like this, do not come up for rent often.

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    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10194043

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Central, Ductless, Fireplace, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump, Wall Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Hookups, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Exhaust Fan, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Master Downstairs, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,565 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Carport, Covered, Detached, Driveway, Open, Private
    • Has carport: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered
    • Exterior features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Flood Plains, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Shower
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Creek/Stream, Forest, Trees/Woods
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Waterfront
    Lot
    • Features: Back Yard, Many Trees, Sloped, Sloped Down, Waterfront
    Details
    • Parcel number: 9787584641

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1962

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $4,400
    Location
    • Region: Chapel Hill

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $156/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $932,400
    • Annual tax amount: $12,770
    • Date on market: 9/21/2026
    • Lease term: 12 Months

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/26/2026Listing removed$4,400$2/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10194043 Report a problem
    9/21/2026Listed for rent$4,400+63%$2/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10194043 Report a problem
    9/16/2026Listing removed$934,900$364/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10185672 Report a problem
    9/1/2026Price change$934,900-1.6%$364/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10185672 Report a problem
    8/17/2026Listed for sale$949,900+137.5%$370/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10185672 Report a problem
    10/20/2025Sold$400,000-61.7%$156/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listing removed$1,045,000$407/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10088193 Report a problem
    5/1/2025Price change$1,045,000-4.9%$407/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10088193 Report a problem
    4/10/2025Listed for sale$1,099,000+70.4%$428/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10088193 Report a problem
    6/19/2018Sold$645,000+2.4%$251/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/10/2018Pending sale$630,000$246/sqft
    Source: Accord Realty Group #2189739 Report a problem
    5/5/2018Listed for sale$630,000+71.2%$246/sqft
    Source: Accord Realty Group #2189739 Report a problem
    1/30/2015Sold$368,000$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$2,700$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/15/2014Price change$2,700-1.8%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/6/2014Listed for rent$2,750$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/14/2013Sold$368,000-2.9%$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/7/2013Listed for sale$379,000+2.7%$148/sqft
    Source: Prudential York Simpson Underwood Realty #1894794 Report a problem
    7/13/2011Listing removed$369,000$144/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1772875 Report a problem
    3/12/2011Listed for sale$369,000$144/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1772875 Report a problem
    1/8/2011Listing removed$369,000$144/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    12/4/2010Price change$369,000-2.6%$144/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    10/16/2010Price change$379,000-8.7%$148/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    6/11/2010Price change$414,900-2.4%$162/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    5/29/2010Price change$424,900-2.1%$166/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    5/8/2010Listed for sale$434,000+10.7%$169/sqft
    Source: My Dog Tess, Inc. #1724645 Report a problem
    3/27/2007Sold$392,000+35.2%$153/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/22/2005Sold$290,000$113/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$12,770 +0.6%$932,400 -2.6%
    2025$12,694 +12.6%$957,400 +44.8%
    2024$11,277 +6.7%$661,200 +3.9%
    2023$10,566 +5.8%$636,300 +1.4%
    2022$9,988 +1.3%$627,300
    2021$9,860 -1.5%$627,300 +4.8%
    2020$10,007 $598,300 +23.1%
    2018$10,007 +25%$486,100
    2017$8,006 +34.8%$486,100 +37.9%
    2016$5,939 $352,400 -20.7%
    2015$5,939 -19.4%$444,268
    2014$7,370 $444,268
    2013-- $444,268
    2012-- $444,268
    2011-- $444,268
    2010-- $444,268
    2009-- $444,268 +21.9%
    2008-- $364,402
    2007$5,683 $364,402 +12.9%
    2006-- $322,638
    2005$4,996 +12.7%$322,638 +20.5%
    2004$4,432 +3.6%$267,822
    2003$4,280 +1.5%$267,822
    2002$4,218 +4.2%$267,822
    2001$4,047 -0.1%$267,822 +14.2%
    2000$4,051 $234,558
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Morgan Creek

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