302 Sylvan Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516This beautiful 5-bedroom home sits in a low property tax area within easy reach of top Chapel Hill schools. Enjoy serene lake views right from your backyard, with a small lake bordered by a natural walking trail circling the water, plus a wooded, vacant lot on the left for extra privacy. Step outside onto two tier back decks, perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the water view. The home features two-car entry garage and a walkout basement with its own door and windows — ideal for a home gym, rec room, or flexible living space. Inside, you'll find a versatile floor plan with an office/sunroom, formal living room, dining room, and a separate family room, plus 4 bathrooms (3 full, 1 half). Beautiful hardwood floors mix with carpets run throughout the first floor, and a new architectural shingle roof (installed 2025) means peace of mind for years to come. A rare combination of lake views, privacy, and living space — this one won't last long.
$795,000
5 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.27 acres
4,183 square feet
$190 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Brick, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.27
- Other Parking driveway
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,099
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Up Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,084
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Glass Doors, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features In Basement
- Rooms Total 16
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Curbs, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Paved, Sloped, See Remarks
- Tax Annual Amount 6639
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1999
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1999
- NeighborhoodGlenbrooke
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Morris Grove Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - RD and Euzelle Smith Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hill High School
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