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Chapel Hill, NC 27516Over $30K in fresh updates, including NEW CARPET, FRESH INTERIOR PAINT & NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS! Wooded privacy, trailside living, and central location are just some of the perks of this lovely, green-certified Homes By Dickerson "Jacob" MOVE-IN READY plan, featuring a SEALED & CONDITIONED CRAWL SPACE and LOW-MAINTENANCE FIBER CEMENT SIDING.. The main level features a private study plus an inviting open dining area and family room anchored by a stunning stone fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen boasts stainless appliances, including a 40" gas double-oven range, custom cabinetry, reverse osmosis water filtration system, built-in desk/lockers, and NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful 3.25" hardwood floors and a screened porch add warmth and functionality, while a Tesla Wall Connector in the 2-car garage is an added convenience. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features TWO WALK-IN CLOSETS and a spa-like bathroom with double sinks, rain shower and soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and a SPACIOUS BONUS room offers exceptional flexibility as a fourth bedroom, home office, media room, playroom or guest retreat. Outside, enjoy a fenced, private backyard backing directly to trails, creating a peaceful wooded retreat with nature right beyond your door. Refrigerator, washer & dryer convey! Ideally located near Briar Chapel's extensive amenities, including 30+ miles of trails, resort-style saltwater pools, fitness center, clubhouse, sports courts, parks, playgrounds, community gardens, dog parks, and an active calendar of neighborhood events. Conveniently located just 5 minutes to The Veranda, 18 minutes to UNC/UNC Hospitals, 32 minutes to RTP, and 34 minutes to RDU. Video walkthrough: bit.ly/343DarkForest-Video
$750,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.16 acres
2,907 square feet
$258 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Batts Insulation, Board & Batten Siding, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type, Lap Siding, Radiant Barrier, Shake Siding, Stone
- Door Features ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding Doors
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Fencing Back Yard, Full, Gate
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.16
- Other Structures None
- Parking Features Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Off Street
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,907
- Appliances Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Heater
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Gas
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Gas, Sealed Combustion
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wired for Data
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 13
- Window Features Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows
- Association Amenities Barbecue, Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game Court Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Park, Party Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Trash
- Association Fee Frequency Monthly
- Association Fee Includes Storm Water Maintenance, Trash
- Association Y/N Yes
- Builder Name Homes By Dickerson
- Community Features Clubhouse, Curbs, Fitness Center, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 5241.57
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2012
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2012
- NeighborhoodBriar Chapel
- CountyChatham
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChatham - Chatham Grove Elementary
- Middle SchoolChatham - Margaret B Pollard Middle School
- High SchoolChatham - Seaforth High School
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