518 Morgan Creek Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517A Hidden Chapel Hill Ranch Some homes you have to see to believe. Hidden in the trees along Morgan Creek, this reimagined Chapel Hill ranch is one of them. From the street you'd never guess what waits inside, a private, wooded escape just minutes from UNC, downtown, and Franklin Street, where designer style meets the kind of quiet you thought you'd have to leave town to find. At the heart of this home are five designer-styled fireplaces, each one thoughtfully finished to flow with the home's aesthetic and set a mood in every space. Imagine ending your day in the primary suite, unwinding by your own private fire. Picture the four seasons room, fully heated and cooled, where a second fireplace makes it a year-round retreat to relax and take in the beauty surrounding you. Sunlight pours through this home, filling every room with warmth and highlighting the craftsmanship at every turn. The chef's kitchen pairs crisp cabinetry with warm gold fixtures and a clean quartz island built for gathering. Spa-inspired baths feature natural marble, a sculptural soaking tub, and elevated modern fixtures. Outdoor living is just as intentional. Step onto the back porch and take in your private view of the Morgan Creek stream, the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature. Out front, a private patio designed for entertaining welcomes friends and easy evenings. This is single-level ranch living without compromise: modern farmhouse style, five fireplaces, abundant natural light, and true indoor-outdoor living in one of the Triangle's most coveted communities, all a short drive from campus, medicine, shopping, and dining. Homes like this, in a setting like this, do not come along often. Showings begin on 8/19/26. Come see it before it's gone.
$949,900
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
1.06 acres
2,565 square feet
$370 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Carport Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Board & Batten Siding, Brick, HardiPlank Type, Vertical Siding
- Door Features Sliding Doors
- Exterior Features Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Fencing None
- Lot Size Acres 1.06
- Parking Features Carport, Covered, Private
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
- Structure Type House
- Water Body Name Morgan Creek
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,565
- Appliances Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Wall Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Glass Doors, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Central, Fireplace(s)
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 3
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes None
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Back Yard, Flood Plains, Many Trees, Private, Sloped, Sloped Down, Waterfront
- Tax Annual Amount 12314.08
- Water Source Public
- Waterfront Y/N Yes
- Year Built 1962
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1962
- NeighborhoodMorgan Creek
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolElizabeth City Pasquotank - Northside Elementary
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School
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