1020 Burning Tree Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517A rare modernist home on nearly an acre in The Oaks, offering distinctive architecture, thoughtful updates, a flexible private suite, and a professional-level pickleball court in one of Chapel Hill's most established neighborhoods. Inside, exposed beams and warm wood ceilings preserve the home's original character, while renovated bathrooms and major recent improvements—including a new roof, two new HVAC systems, new water heaters, and an upgraded electrical panel—add modern comfort and peace of mind. A second story, fully permitted addition above the garage creates a separate upper-level suite while remaining connected to the home. Accessed from the kitchen by its own staircase, it includes a private entrance, bedroom, full bathroom, and office—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, or creative space. Outside, the professional-level pickleball court is the standout feature, set within a large, level yard with plenty of additional space for entertaining, play, and outdoor living. The court has hosted world-class players including Ben Johns and Tyson McGuffin. Located just around the corner from Chapel Hill Country Club and minutes from Trader Joe's, University Place, UNC, Duke, and I-40, this home offers a combination of character, flexibility, space, and amenities that is difficult to replicate in Chapel Hill.
$879,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.98 acres
2,587 square feet
$340 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.98
- Other Parking driveway
- Other Structures Tennis Court(s), Other
- Parking Features Garage, Additional Parking, Driveway
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,587
- Below Grade Finished Area 0
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 1
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Unknown
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Golf
- Lot Features Front Yard, Near Golf Course, Landscaped, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Flood Plains
- Senior Community Y/N No
- Tax Annual Amount 11517.92
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1984
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1984
- NeighborhoodThe Oaks
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Mel and Zora Rashkis Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
Listing courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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