Undeniable curb appeal announces this extraordinary 1939 Greenwood estate before you even step inside. Set on a private, one-acre wooded lot and cloaked in mystery by its rare Jeffersonian serpentine brick wall, the property unfolds along a brick paver, wood-lined walkway to an iconic wrap-around porch — the kind built for rocking chairs, sweet tea, and long evenings. Step through the door and discover a masterful blend of old-world character and modern luxury across three finished levels. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout light-filled rooms, anchored by a gathering room framed in a wall of windows, transom detail, and custom built-ins. The chef's kitchen is a study in refinement: a Wolf gas range, dual dishwashers, wine refrigerator, ice maker, walk-in pantry. A sophisticated wet bar, complete with glass-front cabinetry, sets the stage for effortless entertaining. Rest and retreat are equally elevated with 2 exquisite primary suites — one on each level — offering spa-caliber bathrooms appointed with a classic claw-foot soaking tub, oversized walk-in closets, and separate glass showers. A third-floor retreat adds even more flexibility, room perfect for a bedroom/office/playroom, full bath, and private gym — ideal for guests, a home fitness studio, or a peaceful work-from-home escape. The outdoor living is every bit as extraordinary as what's found within. Ascend from the upper primary suite to a private rooftop veranda, then descend a graceful spiral staircase to a fully fenced, resort-style rear yard centered on a stunning heated pool — a private oasis designed for al fresco entertaining beneath the stars. Completing this exceptional offering is a fully furnished 708-square-foot guest apartment or in-law suite above the garage, thoughtfully finished with its own kitchen, stainless appliances, washer/dryer, and a generous 13x16 living room — perfect for guests, extended family, or a private studio retreat. Ideally situated just moments from Battle Park, the University of North Carolina campus and hospital, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Chapel Hill's finest dining and shopping — this is a rare offering where timeless architecture meets uncompromising luxury.
Pending
Price cut: $200K (9/18)
$2,900,000
908 Greenwood Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
5beds
5,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
1.02 Acres Lot
$2,747,000 Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 62 days
- 870
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Whayne 919-740-3981,
RE/MAX United
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10185062
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 343.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 22.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 328.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 19.9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 144.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 13.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 302.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 18.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 276.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 17.3
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 282.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 23.0
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.4
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 184.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.8
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 448.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 24.0
Gym
- Level: Third
- Area: 299.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 25.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 17.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 9.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 14.0
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 268.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 18.4
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 80.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 9.8
Other
- Description: Above the garage
- Level: Second
- Area: 214.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 16.0
Other
- Description: Above the garage
- Level: Second
- Area: 151.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.4
Other
- Description: Above the garage
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 20.0
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Wine Cooler, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Hall, Inside, Laundry Room, Other, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Smart Light(s), Soaking Tub, Track Lighting, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Second Primary Bedroom, Apartment/Suite, Butler's Pantry, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Fire Pit, Family Room, Glass Doors, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,794
- Total interior livable area: 5,794 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,794
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Other, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, See Remarks, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.02 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Secluded, Wooded, Hardwood Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Other, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 9798063947
- Zoning: R-LD1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Greenwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $501/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,072,200
- Annual tax amount: $28,173
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,747,000
$2.61M - $2.88M
$5,107/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $2,900,000$501/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $2,900,000-6.5%$501/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,100,000+16.5%$535/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Sold | $2,660,954-0.5%$459/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Pending sale | $2,675,000$462/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Contingent | $2,675,000$462/sqft |
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| 10/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,675,000+52.4%$462/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Sold | $1,755,000-2.2%$303/sqft |
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| 6/27/2020 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$310/sqft |
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| 6/17/2020 | Price change | $1,795,000-5%$310/sqft |
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| 4/30/2020 | Price change | $1,890,000-1.8%$326/sqft |
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| 3/15/2020 | Price change | $1,925,000-3.5%$332/sqft |
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| 2/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$344/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$344/sqft |
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| 10/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-5%$344/sqft |
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| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+66%$362/sqft |
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| 6/1/2010 | Sold | $1,265,000-14.5%$218/sqft |
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| 12/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,479,000+150.7%$255/sqft |
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| 6/3/2005 | Sold | $590,000+25.5%$102/sqft |
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| 5/15/2003 | Sold | $470,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,548 -3.5% | $2,092,200 +23.7% |
| 2024 | $28,545 +2.9% | $1,691,200 |
| 2023 | $27,748 +4.6% | $1,691,200 +0.2% |
| 2022 | $26,522 +3.3% | $1,687,500 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,678 +19.6% | $1,654,600 +27.9% |
| 2020 | $21,469 | $1,293,300 |
| 2018 | $21,469 +2.3% | $1,293,300 |
| 2017 | $20,990 +18.7% | $1,293,300 +20.8% |
| 2016 | $17,687 | $1,070,400 |
| 2015 | $17,687 +0.5% | $1,070,400 |
| 2014 | $17,594 | $1,070,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,070,400 +13% |
| 2012 | -- | $947,200 +9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $862,693 |
| 2010 | -- | $862,693 |
| 2009 | -- | $862,693 +19.7% |
| 2008 | $11,357 +62.9% | $720,926 +10% |
| 2007 | $6,970 | $655,394 +51.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $431,991 |
| 2005 | -- | $431,991 +27.1% |
| 2004 | $5,624 | $339,837 +0.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $339,065 |
| 2002 | $5,340 +4.2% | $339,065 |
| 2001 | $5,123 -5.1% | $339,065 +8.4% |
| 2000 | $5,400 | $312,664 |
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Neighborhood: Greenwood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School
- Middle: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth 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.






