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Chapel Hill, NC 27514Mid-Century Modern Retreat in the Heart of Chapel Hill! Tucked away in a private, wooded setting, this 1971 JP Goforth-built contemporary home feels like living in a treehouse while being just minutes from everything Chapel Hill offers. Its striking mid-century modern design features a durable metal roof and warm cedar siding. Inside, contemporary touches shine through with soaring ceilings, dramatic skylights, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light and frame tranquil views of the trees and creek. The main-level primary suite provides easy one-floor living, complemented by two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. A large deck spans the length of the home, creating an ideal spot for entertaining or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. This rare blend of modern architecture and natural beauty delivers a true retreat right in central Chapel Hill.
$525,000
3 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
0.57 acres
1,658 square feet
$317 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Construction Materials Cedar
- Lot Size Acres 0.57
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 745
- Below Grade Finished Area 913
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Heat Pump
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Rooms Total 7
- Builder Name JP Goforth
- Tax Annual Amount 6351.14
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1971
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1971
- NeighborhoodGreene Hills
- CountyOrange
- AreaChapel Hill
- Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
- Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
- High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
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