2551 Owens Court
Chapel Hill, NC 27514There's a Japanese maple growing at the heart of this home. Not beside it. Not outside a picture window. Right in the center, surrounded by four walls of glass in an open-air atrium that fills the home with changing light and changing seasons. It's an unforgettable first impression—and from there, the rest of the house unfolds naturally around it. Built in 1974 by respected local builder J.P. Goforth, this home is unlike the traditional homes that would later become his signature throughout Chapel Hill. Here, the architecture is centered around light, nature, and the way people live. The recent renovation thoughtfully preserves that original vision. Vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, warm natural finishes, and beautifully updated spaces feel fresh without losing the character that made the home so special in the first place. The layout is equally thoughtful, offering flexible living spaces that adapt easily to a variety of lifestyles. Set among mature trees in Chapel Hill's established Lake Forest neighborhood, owners enjoy private access to Eastwood Lake, its beach, and recreation area—another reminder that life here is as much about the setting as it is the home itself. This is a home that quietly stands apart. Not because it's trying to. Simply because there's nothing else quite like it.
$1,095,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.71 acres
3,138 square feet
$349 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Playground
- Lot Size Acres 0.71
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,046
- Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,092
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Gas
- Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Lower Level
- Rooms Total 11
- Association Amenities Beach Access, Boat Dock, Picnic Area, Recreation Facilities
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Builder Name Goforth Builders
- Lot Features Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Near Public Transit, Pie Shaped Lot, Private, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 10168.7
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1974
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1974
- NeighborhoodLake Forest Estates
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Estes Hills Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Guy B Phillips Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
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