Nestled on 2.5 wooded acres just minutes from Carrboro and Chapel Hill, 617 Bowden Road offers a masterful blend of country serenity and modern sophistication. The heart of the home features an open-concept dining and family room, where vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light highlight a cozy gas fireplace with custom built-ins. A chef's kitchen, complete with a breakfast area and keeping room, serves as the ultimate hub for daily life. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, boasting private access to a sprawling rear deck, two spacious closets with custom organizational systems, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath.
Upstairs, a guest suite and versatile bonus room offer flexible living space, complemented by a massive walk-in attic and a sealed crawlspace for peak efficiency. With gleaming hardwoods throughout the main level and a welcoming front porch, this home provides a tranquil retreat with effortless access to RDU, RTI, and the Raleigh-Durham-Triangle area. It is the perfect home base for those seeking a private estate feel without sacrificing the convenience of the Triangle's premier tech and cultural hubs.
Sold for $865,000
$865,000
617 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
4beds
3,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
2.66 Acres Lot
$841,400 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$4,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$841,400
$799,000 - $883,000
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Wooded acresAbundant natural lightWelcoming front porchVaulted ceilingsVersatile bonus roomBreakfast areaBeautifully appointed en-suite bath
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny Barber 919-624-9532,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham
Bought with:
Graham Terhune, 344702
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10169977
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 331.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.17 x 20.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 153.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 13.83
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 145.71 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 12.67
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 271.93 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.08 x 12.9
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 252.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 21.25
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 155.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14.17
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 13.42
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 13.42
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.83 x 10.25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 15.17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 68.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.42 x 10.67
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 284.89 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.42 x 14.67
Other
- Description: Attic
- Level: Second
- Area: 2218.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 67.42 x 32.9
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Warming Drawer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Water Closet, Room Over Garage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,055
- Total interior livable area: 3,055 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,055
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 2.66 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 9757994679
- Zoning: RB
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Block, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Quailview
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $812,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,526
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Sold | $865,000$283/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10169977 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $865,000$283/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10169977 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $865,000+73%$283/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10169977 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2003 | Sold | $500,000$164/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,664 +5.6% | $812,600 +36.9% |
| 2024 | $7,255 +2.3% | $593,400 |
| 2023 | $7,095 +2.9% | $593,400 |
| 2022 | $6,893 +1.1% | $593,400 |
| 2021 | $6,818 +0.4% | $593,400 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $6,788 | $556,900 |
| 2018 | $6,788 +2.5% | $556,900 |
| 2017 | $6,625 +3.5% | $556,900 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $6,399 | $525,925 |
| 2015 | $6,399 +0.3% | $525,925 |
| 2014 | $6,379 | $525,925 |
| 2013 | -- | $525,925 |
| 2012 | -- | $525,925 |
| 2011 | -- | $525,925 |
| 2010 | -- | $525,925 |
| 2009 | -- | $525,925 +21.7% |
| 2008 | $5,200 +6.2% | $432,042 |
| 2007 | $4,897 +6.1% | $432,042 |
| 2006 | $4,616 | $432,042 |
| 2005 | $4,616 +3.6% | $432,042 +9.4% |
| 2004 | $4,455 +3.2% | $394,937 |
| 2003 | $4,317 +2.1% | $394,937 |
| 2002 | $4,226 +1.4% | $394,937 |
| 2001 | $4,167 +0.9% | $394,937 +15.4% |
| 2000 | $4,130 | $342,133 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27516
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10C And L McDougle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10McDougle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Elementary School
- Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Middle School
- High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hill 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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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27516
- 617 Bowden Rd
