Rare opportunity in Chatham County! Discover unmatched privacy and natural beauty with this 16± acre estate featuring wooded trails, streams, and a landscaped yard—all just steps from Briar Chapel and minutes from Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, UNC, and Duke. At the heart of the property is a charming farmhouse-style home on 5.4 acres, flanked by two additional wooded lots for a total of 16± acres of serenity. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy wood-burning stove, this home blends comfort with endless potential. A private office upstairs makes working from home a breeze. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful setting: meander along wooded trails, gather around the stream, or simply relax on the porch while listening to the sounds of nature. Whether you envision a family home, a retirement retreat, or an adventure-filled homestead, this property offers the space and seclusion to bring your dreams to life. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical facilities while still feeling worlds away, this one-of-a-kind property combines quiet seclusion with everyday convenience. Home is being sold AS IS. Schedule your private tour today and experience the charm of this unique estate! Private drive—please, no drive-by's.
Sold for $767,500
$767,500
540 Patterson Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3beds
2,600sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$773,200 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$2,710 Estimated rent
Home value
$773,200
$735,000 - $812,000
$2,710/mo
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Charming farmhouse-style homeLandscaped yardPeaceful settingPrivate officeWooded trailsCozy wood-burning stove
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Listed by:
LaTanya Davis 919-201-3074,
TD Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Graham Dixon, 271848
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10122328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Water Purifier
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, See Remarks
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, See Remarks
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Private, Unpaved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Corners Marked, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Sloped, Subdivided, Views, Wooded, See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 0064534,00064535,00064536
- Special conditions: Trust
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, HardiPlank Type, See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Septic Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,055
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $767,500-5.8%$295/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $815,000$313/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $815,000-1.2%$313/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $825,000-2.9%$317/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $850,000-10.5%$327/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000-1%$365/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listing removed | $960,000$369/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $960,000$369/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Pending sale | $960,000$369/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $960,000$369/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,139 +20.1% | $424,800 +46.3% |
| 2024 | $2,613 +10.7% | $290,307 +0% |
| 2023 | $2,360 +5.9% | $290,306 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,228 +1.3% | $284,566 |
| 2021 | $2,200 +9.1% | $284,566 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2,016 +5.7% | $259,130 |
| 2019 | $1,907 | $259,130 |
| 2017 | -- | $259,130 +3.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2015 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2014 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2013 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2012 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2011 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2010 | -- | $249,613 |
| 2009 | -- | $249,613 +22.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $203,878 |
| 2007 | $1,440 +7.5% | $203,878 |
| 2005 | $1,339 | $203,878 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Briar Chapel
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chatham Grove ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Seaforth HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chatham - Chatham Grove 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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- North Carolina
- Chatham County
- Chapel Hill
- 27516
- Briar Chapel
- 540 Patterson Dr
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