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  • Price cut: $15K (8/6)
    $625,000

    721 Tinkerbell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

    4beds
    1,998sqft
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    $3,743/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1964
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $313/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Hardwood floors run throughoutFruit treesGenerous islandMature treesBeautiful backyard viewsLarge laundry roomChicken coop
    SELLER IS OFFERING A $12,000 CLOSING CREDIT WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Second star to the right and straight on 'til Tinkerbell! This magical Colony Woods home offers the space, flexibility, and a backyard that will make you think you are dreaming. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout—no carpet anywhere—while large windows fill the home with natural light. The renovated kitchen features a generous island and beautiful backyard views, with two spacious living areas, a formal dining room, and a large laundry room completing the main level. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide room for everyone and everything, whether you need sleeping space, home offices, or a little hideaway of your own. The expansive screened porch is where the magic really begins, overlooking a peaceful, secluded, fully fenced backyard filled with mature trees, fruit trees, chicken coop, storage sheds, and an enchanting cob house worthy of its own storybook. There is room to garden, gather, play, explore, and let your imagination run wild. Colony Woods is one of Chapel Hill's most beloved neighborhoods, known for its mature trees, spacious lots, and walkable streets where neighbors stop to talk and often become friends. No HOA; so no chance Captain Hook will squash your plans for your house and yard! Walk to Ephesus Elementary and Ephesus Park for its fantastic playground and some of the best pickleball courts around. Voluntary membership is also available at the walkable Ridgewood Club, offering a pool, playground, sand volleyball, and neighborhood fun all summer long. All of this is tucked away in a wonderfully convenient location near UNC, Duke, I-40, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, restaurants, trails, and just about everything else. Magical, practical, and ready for its next adventure - welcome to your own little corner of Neverland.
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    Listed by:

    Thomas Kortus 919-619-5007,

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10180753MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
      Features
      • Bathtub/Shower Combination, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,998
      • Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,998
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Unpaved
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.42 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Level, Private
      Details
      • Additional structures: Poultry Coop, Storage
      • Parcel number: 9799626752
      • Zoning: R-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick Veneer, HardiPlank Type
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1964

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Colony Woods
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $313/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $526,800
      • Annual tax amount: $7,034
      • Date on market: 7/17/2026

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Price change$625,000-2.3%$313/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10180753 Report a problem
        7/17/2026Listed for sale$640,000+110.5%$320/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10180753 Report a problem
        6/29/2007Sold$304,000$152/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,035 +23.2%$526,800 +59.3%
        2024$5,711 +2.8%$330,800
        2023$5,557 +4.3%$330,800
        2022$5,329 +1.3%$330,800
        2021$5,261 +3.5%$330,800 +10.3%
        2020$5,085 $299,800
        2018$5,085 +2.4%$299,800
        2017$4,966 -0.3%$299,800 +0.7%
        2016$4,981 $297,763
        2015$4,981 +0.9%$297,763
        2014$4,936 $297,763
        2013-- $297,763
        2012-- $297,763
        2011-- $297,763
        2010-- $297,763
        2009-- $297,763 +36.3%
        2008-- $218,473
        2007$3,525 +4.2%$218,473
        2006$3,383 $218,473
        2005$3,383 +4.2%$218,473 +11.4%
        2004$3,247 +3.6%$196,190
        2003$3,135 +1.5%$196,190
        2002$3,090 +4.2%$196,190
        2001$2,964 -2.8%$196,190 +11.1%
        2000$3,050 $176,600
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Colony Woods

        Getting around

        15 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        20 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Ephesus Road Elementary School
        • Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle School
        • High: Chapel Hill Carrboro - East 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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