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Chapel Hill, NC 27514Location, location, location! Ideally situated just steps from Carol Woods and East Chapel Hill High School, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhome offers comfort, character, and convenience. The welcoming family room is sure to be the heart of the home, featuring a soaring vaulted ceiling, skylights, an open staircase, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The space flows seamlessly into the dining area, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is conveniently connected through a pass-through window, keeping everyone part of the conversation. Two bright and spacious bedrooms are located on the main level, each offering ample closet space and ceiling fans for added comfort. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile loft that can easily serve as a home office, media room, play area, or study space. A third bedroom and full bath complete the upper level, providing flexibility for guests. Be sure to check out the walk-out unfinished storage area—ideal for all your extra belongings. Outside, the generous rear deck is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy warm summer evenings surrounded by the beauty of Chapel Hill. Just minutes from UNC Campus, UNC Hospitals, shopping, dining, and everything Chapel Hill has to offer, this home presents a wonderful opportunity in an unbeatable location.
$385,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.04 acres
1,583 square feet
$243 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls 2+ Common Walls, No One Below, No One Above
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Brick
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Fencing None
- Lot Size Acres 0.04
- Parking Features Open
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,583
- Appliances Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Range, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Refrigerator
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Electric, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Wood Burning, Family Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Laminate, Vinyl
- Heating None, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Chandelier, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
- Laundry Features Inside, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level
- Rooms Total 8
- Window Features Skylight(s)
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Suburban
- Tax Annual Amount 5231.01
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1984
Additional Property Information
- TypeTownhouse
- Built1984
- NeighborhoodCoventry
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Estes Hills Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - RD and Euzelle Smith Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Glenwood. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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