1020 Burning Tree Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517Don't miss this rare opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind modernist home in one of Chapel Hill's most prestigious neighborhoods for under a million dollars! Situated on almost an acre in The Oaks, this home blends charming original architecture, beautiful high end updates, a gorgeous addition with its own entrance, and a world-class professional pickleball court that has hosted some of the best players in the world! Thoughtful updates throughout preserve the home's architectural character like ceiling beams and wood ceilings while adding modern comfort. Bathrooms have been beautifully renovated with high-end finishes. A new roof, 2 new HVAC systems, and new water heaters, and a new upgraded electrical panel means no worries and no surprise maintenance costs. A substantial addition expands the home's flexibility with a private entrance, bedroom, bath and office space. Use it as an addtional primary suite, guest quarters, multigenerational living, creative studio, or income-producing Airbnb opportunity. The current office has been configured as a podcast recording studio, and the removable sound treatment offers exciting possibilities for musicians, creators, and remote professionals, but is also easiy removable. Outside the home is a feature that truly sets this property apart: a professional-level pickleball court that has hosted world-class players (Ben Johns and Tyson McGuffin to name two) . If you are a pickleball player, this is the home for you! Or, use the space for basketball, tennis, kids activities, or dancing until the stars come out for all of those fabulous parties you can throw in the huge flat yard that also has areas for a firepit, picnicing and more. Enjoy easy access to Chapel Hill Country Club and golf course, Trader Joe's, movies and shopping at University Place and quick accesss to UNC, Duke, and Hwy 40.
$969,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.98 acres
2,587 square feet
$375 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
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,587
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Forced Air, None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 1
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Unknown
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Flood Plains
- 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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