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Chapel Hill, NC 27516Nestled on 2.5 wooded acres just minutes from Carrboro and Chapel Hill, 617 Bowden Road offers a masterful blend of country serenity and modern sophistication. The heart of the home features an open-concept dining and family room, where vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light highlight a cozy gas fireplace with custom built-ins. A chef's kitchen, complete with a breakfast area and keeping room, serves as the ultimate hub for daily life. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, boasting private access to a sprawling rear deck, two spacious closets with custom organizational systems, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath. Upstairs, a guest suite and versatile bonus room offer flexible living space, complemented by a massive walk-in attic and a sealed crawlspace for peak efficiency. With gleaming hardwoods throughout the main level and a welcoming front porch, this home provides a tranquil retreat with effortless access to RDU, RTI, and the Raleigh-Durham-Triangle area. It is the perfect home base for those seeking a private estate feel without sacrificing the convenience of the Triangle's premier tech and cultural hubs.
$865,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
2.66 acres
3,055 square feet
$283 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick, Fiber Cement
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 2.66
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,055
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Warming Drawer, Water Softener
- Cooling Central Air, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Electric, Forced Air
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 13
- Association Amenities None
- Lot Features Private, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 7526.3
- Water Source Private
- Year Built 1997
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1997
- NeighborhoodQuailview
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Elementary School
- Middle SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Middle School
- High SchoolChapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hill High School
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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