Mid-Century Modern Retreat in the Heart of Chapel Hill! Tucked away in a private, wooded setting, this 1971 JP Goforth-built contemporary home feels like living in a treehouse while being just minutes from everything Chapel Hill offers. Its striking mid-century modern design features a durable metal roof and warm cedar siding. Inside, contemporary touches shine through with soaring ceilings, dramatic skylights, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and frame tranquil views of the trees and creek. The main-level primary suite provides easy one-floor living, complemented by two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. A large deck spans the length of the home, creating an ideal spot for entertaining or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. This rare blend of modern architecture and natural beauty delivers a true retreat right in central Chapel Hill.
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
838 Shadylawn Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3beds
1,657sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1971
0.57 Acres Lot
$512,000 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$2,283 Estimated rent
Home value
$512,000
$466,000 - $563,000
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Soaring ceilingsLarge deckPrivate wooded settingWarm cedar sidingExpansive windowsDramatic skylightsDurable metal roof
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Listed by:
Kathy Shaw 919-740-1811,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with:
David Cherry, 276772
Atomic Properties LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10122976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,657
- Total interior livable area: 1,657 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 745
- Finished area below ground: 912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 9880702699
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Details
- Builder name: JP Goforth
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Greene Hills
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $525,000$317/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10122976 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$317/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10122976 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$317/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10122976 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,351 +28.3% | $476,800 +66.2% |
| 2024 | $4,950 +2.8% | $286,900 |
| 2023 | $4,818 +4.3% | $286,900 |
| 2022 | $4,619 +1.3% | $286,900 |
| 2021 | $4,560 +0.8% | $286,900 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $4,525 | $267,300 |
| 2018 | $4,525 +2.4% | $267,300 |
| 2017 | $4,420 -3.8% | $267,300 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $4,593 | $275,328 |
| 2015 | $4,593 +0.9% | $275,328 |
| 2014 | $4,550 | $275,328 |
| 2013 | -- | $275,328 |
| 2012 | -- | $275,328 |
| 2011 | -- | $275,328 |
| 2010 | -- | $275,328 |
| 2009 | -- | $275,328 +30.8% |
| 2008 | $3,526 +3.8% | $210,435 |
| 2007 | $3,395 +4.2% | $210,435 |
| 2006 | $3,258 | $210,435 |
| 2005 | $3,258 +13.9% | $210,435 +21.7% |
| 2004 | $2,862 +3.6% | $172,917 |
| 2003 | $2,763 +1.5% | $172,917 |
| 2002 | $2,723 +4.2% | $172,917 |
| 2001 | $2,613 | $172,917 +14.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $151,387 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Green Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Estes Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Guy Phillips Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
- Middle: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
- 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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Estimated market value
$512,000
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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27514
- Green Hill
- 838 Shadylawn Rd
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