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  • Price cut: $20.1K (7/12)
    $1,429,900

    5916 Old State Highway 86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    4beds
    3,958sqft
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    $8,296/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1982
    5.46 Acres Lot
    $1,376,400 Zestimate®
    $361/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fireplace and wood stoveRemarkable historic outbuildingProfessional style rangeSleek quartz countertopsWide front porchBalcony overlooking the propertyWarm hardwood floors
    Welcome to a one of a kind Tudor retreat on 5.46 acres in Chapel Hill, where historic character meets a fully renovated, move in ready home. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom by award winning Green Hill Contracting, this 3,959 square foot residence offers 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (3 full 2 half), but lives like 5 bedrooms thanks to multiple flexible bonus and guest spaces (septic permitted for 4 bedrooms). Inside, warm hardwood floors, rich millwork, and dramatic exposed beams frame a series of inviting gathering spaces, including a stunning living room centered on a floor to ceiling stone fireplace and bay window that capture serene wooded views. An elevated dining area flows into the showpiece kitchen, where you'll find sleek quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, a large entertaining island, floating shelves with accent lighting, and a professional style range, perfect for everyday cooking or hosting a crowd. Thoughtful touches like the updated powder room, a well appointed mudroom with built ins, fireplace and wood stove make the home feel both modern and timeless. The private owner's suite is a true retreat, featuring its own balcony overlooking the property, ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset, along with a beautifully updated ensuite bath and generous closet space. Additional bedrooms and baths are spacious and bright, while flexible rooms on each level can serve as an office, playroom, media room, or extra sleeping quarters to accommodate guests or multi generational living. Outdoor living is just as special, with a wide front porch, multiple doors connecting the interiors to the grounds, and expansive yard framed by mature trees that provide privacy and room to roam. At the front of the property sits a rare log cabin believed to be one of the oldest surviving structures of its kind in Orange County; the Orange County Historic Preservation Society has expressed interest in pursuing landmark status with the future owner, offering potential tax advantages should the buyer choose to designate it. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated Tudor home with rich architectural details, abundant space, and a remarkable historic outbuilding, just a short drive to all that Chapel Hill and the Triangle have to offer. AGENTS see private remarks.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Matthew Emmanuel And Cornett 919-360-1058,

    Compass -- Raleigh,

    Cristine Allison 919-740-3407,

    Compass -- Raleigh

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10147762MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
      • Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
      • Basement: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,958
      • Total interior livable area: 3,958 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,025
      • Finished area below ground: 932

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Storage
      • Has view: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 5.46 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 9861960224
      • Zoning: RB
      • Special conditions: Seller Licensed Real Estate Professional,Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Tudor
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1982

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $361/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $686,200
      • Annual tax amount: $5,237
      • Date on market: 2/20/2026
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $1,376,400

        $1.31M - $1.45M

        $4,393/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/12/2026Price change$1,429,900-1.4%$361/sqft
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        6/3/2026Price change$1,450,000-1.4%$366/sqft
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        4/27/2026Price change$1,470,000-2%$371/sqft
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        2/20/2026Listed for sale$1,500,000+94.8%$379/sqft
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        3/6/2025Sold$770,000-3.1%$195/sqft
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        2/18/2025Pending sale$795,000$201/sqft
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        2/1/2025Listed for sale$795,000$201/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,376 +25.3%$686,200 +65.5%
        2024$4,290 +4%$414,700
        2023$4,127 +1.4%$414,700
        2022$4,068 +2.8%$414,700
        2021$3,957 -5.3%$414,700 +0.1%
        2020$4,179 $414,200
        2018$4,179 +2.8%$414,200
        2017$4,066 +11.4%$414,200 +14.9%
        2016$3,650 $360,600 +2.5%
        2015$3,650 +3.5%$351,934
        2014$3,527 $351,934
        2013-- $351,934
        2012-- $351,934 -5%
        2011-- $370,458
        2010-- $370,458
        2009-- $370,458 +25.2%
        2008$3,010 +4.8%$295,868
        2007$2,871 +7.2%$295,868
        2006$2,679 $295,868
        2005$2,679 +4.8%$295,868 +9.4%
        2004$2,555 +3.8%$270,419
        2003$2,461 +3.4%$270,419
        2002$2,380 +2.9%$270,419
        2001$2,312 -6.7%$270,419 +7.4%
        2000$2,478 $251,856
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27516

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
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        No Nearby Transit
        19 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Orange - New Hope Elementary
        • Middle: Orange - A L Stanback Middle
        • High: Orange - Cedar Ridge High

        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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