305 Plum Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27517Welcome to 305 Plum Lane, a picture-perfect opportunity nestled in Chapel Hill's well established and highly desirable Ridgefield neighborhood! Spring is in full bloom on these tree lined streets, and this is the fresh start you've been searching for. Offering the ultimate in convenience, this home is perfectly situated close to everything that makes Chapel Hill so livable, including the highly touted Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system. This well loved and sturdy home features generous sized bedrooms throughout, providing space for everyone. At just under .5 acres, the expansive outdoor living space is an entertainer's dream, featuring a great deck overlooking the large lot and wonderful hardscaping--ideal for enjoying long spring and summer evenings. Gutter guards make for maintenance free drainage. A detached shed provides excellent utility for storage or a workshop. Don't miss the versatile lower level here. In addition to brand new flooring, it boasts a home theater with an adjoining kitchenette and it's own full bathroom. Complete with its own separate entrance, this space offers flexibility for an in-law suite, guest apartment, or the potential for rental income. There are so many great amenities within a short walking distance...University Place with shops, restaurants, The Chapel Hill Farmer's Market and Silver Spot Theater. Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, CVS, USPS, Planet Fitness, Progression Climbing...they're are all within a 15-minute walk! Need more outdoor time away from home? Ridgewood Club of Chapel Hill has a swimming pool, playground, summer camps and fun community events. Chapel Hill Community Center is also within walking distance and offers even more activities for kids and adults, while nearby Ephesus Park has tennis and pickleball courts. The Chapel Hill Transit bus is right here for easy access to UNC with it's world class hospitals and Tar Heel athletics. This one is move-in-ready, so don't miss your chance to call this perfect Chapel Hill home your own!
$635,000
5 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.47 acres
2,756 square feet
$230 per square foot
Open Houses at 305 Plum Lane
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19
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- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding, Brick Veneer
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing Back Yard
- Lot Size Acres 0.47
- Other Structures Storage, Workshop
- Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, On Street
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,787
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Basement Apartment, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 969
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bidet, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room Combination, Recessed Lighting, Shower Only, Solar Tube(s), Track Lighting, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Multiple Locations
- Rooms Total 13
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped
- Tax Annual Amount 8166.76
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1962
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1962
- NeighborhoodRidgefield
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Ephesus
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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