201 Helmsdale Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517SHORT WALK OR BIKE TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in The Oaks, this inviting home blends comfort, charm, and thoughtful updates. Wake up to a warm, sunny eat-in kitchen featuring Viking and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances—perfect for the home chef. Site-finished hardwood floors grace the entry, living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a warm and cohesive feel throughout. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter bar—ideal for cozy evenings. An office nook off the kitchen leads to the laundry area, providing a quiet space for remote work or daily planning. The spacious main-level primary suite boasts his and hers walk-in closets and a beautifully remodeled bath with twin vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and linen closet. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus a third bedroom or office, all sharing a recently renovated Jack and Jill bath. Ample storage is available, including a large walk-in closet in the guest room and additional storage on the second-floor landing. Step outside to a private deck off the kitchen dining area—perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. Professionally landscaped garden features a brick pavers, outdoor landscape lighting, gravel path, and custom fire pit area with all-weather night lighting. A full irrigation system with new controls keeps the lawn and gardens lush and vibrant. Recent updates include a new roof (2015) and a new downstairs HVAC unit (Fall 2024). Fresh interior paint throughout means this home is truly move-in ready. Located less than 10 minutes from UNC's main campus and close to shopping, dining, and grocery favorites like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, and more Owner/Seller - active, licensed NC Realtor.
$998,900
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.35 acres
2,796 square feet
$357 per square foot
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1995
- NeighborhoodThe Oaks
- CountyDurham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolDurham - Creekside
- Middle SchoolDurham - Githens
- High SchoolDurham - Jordan
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- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials HardiPlank Type, Block, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Garden, Fire Pit, Smart Light(s), Smart Irrigation
- Fencing Invisible, Wood, Privacy
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.35
- Parking Features Driveway, Off Street, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, On Site, Inside Entrance, Garage Faces Side
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,796
- Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Built-In Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Ice Maker, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Smooth Ceilings, Separate Shower, Dual Closets, Recessed Lighting, Bookcases, Pantry, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Shower, Crown Molding, Living/Dining Room Combination, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Laundry Features Main Level, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, In Kitchen
- Rooms Total 1
- Window Features Screens, Plantation Shutters, Wood Frames
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Tennis Court(s), Golf, Clubhouse, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Features Near Golf Course, Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Rectangular Lot, Hardwood Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Native Plants, Sprinklers In Rear, Garden, City Lot, Many Trees, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 7541.7
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1995
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