503 Pine Bluff Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516The location is ideal. You get to shape what comes next! In a neighborhood where renovated homes command significant premiums, this is a chance to step into Westwood at an accessible entry point and shape the next version of a 1940's classic. This cottage resides in one of Chapel Hill's most established in-town neighborhoods, where architectural styles mix easily and mature hardwoods frame the streets. Long-time homeowners, graduate students, visiting professors, and undergrads provide the interesting blend Westwood has always had, and it works! From here, UNC and ''Up Town'' are minutes away. Restaurants, coffee, boutiques, it's a walk, a bike ride, or quick drive away. Three bedrooms (one additional on lower level) two baths, and a family room anchored by a cozy fireplace establish a practical, well-proportioned living level on the main floor. While distinct from the dining room, the kitchen is adjacent creating natural connectivity while maintaining definition. And off the kitchen is an expansive elevated deck that offers additional space to entertain or simply enjoy some time in the sun. For a buyer with vision and investment, the lower level, with a bedroom, flex room, and its own entrance opens up real opportunities for a separate rental apartment, an in-law suite, or private workspace (subject to approvals). It's a property where thoughtful updates could meaningfully elevate both livability and long-term value. The neighborhood has long appealed to both established residents and students alike, positioning this home as either a lifestyle purchase or a strategic investment - with room for its next owner to shape what comes next!
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Lot Size Acres 0.19
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,227
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement Daylight, Exterior Entry, Heated
- Below Grade Finished Area 480
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features In Basement
- Rooms Total 8
- Community Features Playground
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees
- Tax Annual Amount 6887
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1940
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1940
- NeighborhoodWestwood
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Carrboro
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Smith
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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