This exquisite estate, located in the heart of Chapel Hill in the Gimghoul Historic District, is a rare find! Set on over 3 acres, 740 Gimghoul Road includes four properties, which are being sold together. The 10,446 square foot main house, built in 2009, is flooded with natural light and has the perfect floor plan. The home is made for entertaining, but it also has a very smart layout that allows for every room to be enjoyed during everyday life. The design of this home is flawless! There are high-end finishes at every turn and there is a peacefulness to the home that greets you the minute to step foot in it. Located just steps from the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill, this Gimghoul property is in the perfect location, allowing one to enjoy all that Chapel Hill has to offer while being a very private home. With 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 3 powder rooms, a chef's kitchen, a prep kitchen, a library, an office, a perfect guest suite, a huge heated screened porch, 2 two-car garages, and 7 wood-burning fireplaces, this home has it all. Interior photos of the 1,100 square foot cottage will be added soon!
Sold for $6,625,000
$6,625,000
740 Gimghoul Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
5beds
10,446sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2009
3.38 Acres Lot
$6,708,600 Zestimate®
$634/sqft
$4,835 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,708,600
$6.04M - $7.51M
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Huge heated screened porchPerfect guest suitePrep kitchen
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Listed by:
Shannon Kennedy 919-448-6664,
Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Bought with:
Christine Knapp, 271381
Compass - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2510413
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Bookcases, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Separate Shower, Smart Light(s), Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Other
- Flooring: Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished, Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Basement, Den, Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,446
- Total interior livable area: 10,446 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,555
- Finished area below ground: 1,891
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Parking Lot, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Gas Grill, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3.38 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 9788868855
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2009
Details
- Builder name: L.E. Meyers Builders
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Gimghoul
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2023 | Sold | $6,625,000-1.9%$634/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2510413 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Pending sale | $6,750,000$646/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2510413 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000$646/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2510413 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,640 +18.2% | $4,858,900 +52% |
| 2024 | $53,855 +2.9% | $3,197,000 |
| 2023 | $52,338 +4.4% | $3,197,000 |
| 2022 | $50,129 +1.3% | $3,197,000 |
| 2021 | $49,473 -2.5% | $3,197,000 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $50,755 | $3,082,300 |
| 2018 | $50,755 +2.2% | $3,082,300 |
| 2017 | $49,642 -1.9% | $3,082,300 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $50,596 | $3,094,594 |
| 2015 | $50,596 | $3,094,594 +110.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,473,031 +50.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $980,539 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gimghoul
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Northside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Grey Culbreth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Northside
- Middle: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
- High: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27514
- Gimghoul
- 740 Gimghoul Rd
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