Luxury 5-Acre Estate in Chapel Hill. Rarely does a home combine 5 private acres, over 5,800 square feet, a main-level primary suite, and an unbeatable Chapel Hill location for under $1.4 million. 825 Oxbow Crossing, one of the best values in Chapel Hill luxury real estate. Located in the highly sought-after Oxbow Crossing on Morgan Creek, this custom brick estate offers the privacy of a country retreat while being just 15 minute from UNC-Chapel Hill, 30 minutes to Duke University, and 30 minutes to RTP & RDU Airport. All this and it's zoned for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and top-rated Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS). Enjoy the added benefit of lower Orange County taxes while remaining close to everything that makes Chapel Hill one of North Carolina's most desirable places to live. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features 5,800+ square feet, a first-floor primary suite, spacious formal and casual living areas, a dedicated office, and a finished walk-out basement that is ideal for recreation, guests, a home gym, or multigenerational living. The beautifully renovated chef's kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, showcasing Thermidor luxury appliances, including a built-in refrigerator, convection oven, speed oven, dishwasher, marble countertops, and an oversized island designed for gathering with family and friends. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a newer roof, multiple HVAC systems, a whole-house generator, creating a home that offers both timeless character and modern reliability. Step outside to experience what truly sets this property apart. Five wooded acres provide exceptional privacy, mature landscaping, room to explore, and direct access to the Morgan Creek Trail, while the expansive outdoor living areas and fire pit create the perfect setting for entertaining year-round. Luxury buyers searching for homes with acreage in Chapel Hill, luxury homes near UNC, homes with a first-floor primary suite, multigenerational homes, or private estates in Chapel Hill will appreciate how difficult it is to find another property offering this combination of land, location, square footage, updates, and value. This is more than a beautiful home, it is one of the strongest values currently available in the Chapel Hill luxury market. Photos in the basement and in the 4 seasons room have been AI staged, the real photos are on line too. I have AI enhanced the grass and the trees.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/24)
$1,349,000
825 Oxbow Crossing Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
5beds
5,839sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$65/mo HOA
What's special
Finished walk-out basementDedicated officeThermidor luxury appliancesMarble countertopsMature landscapingCustom brick estateConvection oven
- 62 days
- 724
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tana Widdows 919-448-8424,
Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10182850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 304.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 15.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 243.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 14.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 362.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 18.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 399.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 19.2
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 13.2
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 756 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 36.0
Sunroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 237.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 15.5
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,839
- Total interior livable area: 5,839 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,332
- Finished area below ground: 1,507
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More,Two
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Private, Secluded, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 9769284168
- Zoning: RB
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
- Subdivision: Oxbow Crossing
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Landscaping, Maintenance Grounds
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $775 annually
- HOA name: Oxbow Crossing
- HOA phone: 919-614-8976
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,188,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,318
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $1,349,000-3.6%$231/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$240/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$240/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-3.5%$240/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+84.9%$248/sqft |
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| 3/27/2018 | Sold | $784,000-2%$134/sqft |
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| 2/6/2018 | Pending sale | $800,000$137/sqft |
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| 8/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $800,000$137/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Pending sale | $800,000$137/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Price change | $800,000-11%$137/sqft |
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| 1/19/2017 | Price change | $899,000-7.8%$154/sqft |
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| 3/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $975,000$167/sqft |
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| 3/15/2016 | Pending sale | $975,000$167/sqft |
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| 10/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $975,000+16.2%$167/sqft |
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| 12/2/2012 | Listing removed | $839,000$144/sqft |
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| 3/22/2012 | Price change | $839,000-1.2%$144/sqft |
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| 2/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $849,500$145/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Listing removed | $849,500$145/sqft |
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| 3/4/2011 | Price change | $849,500-5.3%$145/sqft |
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| 10/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $897,500+2.6%$154/sqft |
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| 1/15/2009 | Listing removed | $875,000$150/sqft |
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| 8/27/2008 | Price change | $875,000-7.8%$150/sqft |
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| 6/18/2008 | Price change | $949,000-2.7%$163/sqft |
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| 5/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $975,000+26.4%$167/sqft |
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| 8/22/2003 | Sold | $771,500+373.3%$132/sqft |
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| 10/29/2001 | Sold | $163,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,456 -0.4% | $1,188,900 +32.1% |
| 2024 | $10,501 +2.4% | $899,700 |
| 2023 | $10,256 +1.7% | $899,700 |
| 2022 | $10,085 +1.1% | $899,700 |
| 2021 | $9,972 -0.6% | $899,700 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $10,033 | $847,900 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $10,033 +5% | $820,300 |
| 2017 | $9,557 -3.2% | $820,300 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $9,876 | $823,413 |
| 2015 | $9,876 +0.2% | $823,413 |
| 2014 | $9,856 | $823,413 |
| 2013 | -- | $823,413 |
| 2012 | -- | $823,413 |
| 2011 | -- | $823,413 |
| 2010 | -- | $823,413 |
| 2009 | -- | $823,413 +9.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $750,290 |
| 2007 | $8,880 +14% | $750,290 |
| 2006 | $7,788 | $750,290 +7.7% |
| 2005 | $7,788 +6.5% | $696,347 +11.6% |
| 2004 | $7,311 +41.2% | $623,771 +37% |
| 2003 | $5,176 | $455,235 |
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Neighborhood: 27516
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Morris Grove 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.






