520 Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Live large in the cozy Roberson Cottage, just two blocks from UNC! This adorable home was renovated by the current owner, with updated kitchen and baths, refreshed pine paneling, hardwood floors, custom built-in closet and cabinetry and more. Sit on the front porch in the swing and relax. Enjoy entertaining guests in the living room with a fireplace or share a meal in the dining alcove. A loft and room above provide extra sleeping or storage space. The lower level features a separate entrance, full bath and space for a kitchenette. It is the second bedroom in the house and could be guest quarters or a rental apartment as you desire. There was formerly an internal spiral staircase connecting the main level with the lower level. An elevator could potentially be installed between the main and lower levels. Ask listing agent for more information. The home is located in the East Franklin-Rosemary historic district. Potential additions or exterior changes would need to be approved by the Chapel Hill Historic District Comm. A short stroll brings you to the UNC campus or to the center of downtown Chapel Hill. ''Nothing could be finer than to be this close to Carolina in the morning!'' New steps constructed to backyard. Estimates obtained for deck repair but seller elected to wait in the event a buyer wanted to reconfigure the deck or add on.. House was recently measured. Loft is 466 sf but is not counted in square footage. Tax records square footage differs from current measurements. Floor plans and sketch are in Documents. Some furnishings may convey with acceptable offer.
$1,225,000
2 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.23 acres
2,000 square feet
$613 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Frame, Shingle Siding
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Garden, Rain Gutters
- Lot Size Acres 0.23
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 1,635
- Appliances Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Basement Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Heated, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Below Grade Finished Area 365
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Other
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 7
- Association Amenities None
- Builder Name To Be Added
- Community Features None
- Tax Annual Amount 17181.06
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1920
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1920
- NeighborhoodHistoric District
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Glenwood Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School
Listing courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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