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Chapel Hill, NC 27514Beautifully maintained mid-century modern home attributed to JP Goforth in popular Coker Hills West. Set on a rare 1.2-acre wooded lot [two parcels], this light-filled home features soaring ceilings, an oversized open kitchen with tigerwood countertops and bar seating, stacked stone fireplace, hardwood, slate, marble, and tile floors, and a central atrium that blends indoor/outdoor living. Tall windows offer stunning views and natural light throughout. Recent updates include cedar siding, roof, premium exterior paint, AC coil & condenser (2017), walkways, gutters, cedar fencing, structured wiring, Levolor top-down blinds, and more. See our features list for all updates. A private, tranquil retreat just minutes from schools, shopping, and everything Chapel Hill offers. Walkable to Este Hills and Phillips Middle. Eligible for Lake Forest Association Associate membership for access to Eastwood Lake.
$899,900
4 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.19 acres
2,000 square feet
$450 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Wood Siding
- Door Features Sliding Doors
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Courtyard
- Lot Size Acres 1.19
- Parking Features Asphalt, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Patio, Deck, See Remarks
- Structure Type Site Built, House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,000
- Appliances Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Heat Pump, Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Hardwood, Slate, Tile
- Heating Heat Pump, Forced Air, Central, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Storage, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases, Double Vanity
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Rooms Total 8
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Insurance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 7009.95
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1974
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1974
- NeighborhoodCoker Hills West
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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