Pending

279 Box Turtle Trail

Chapel Hill NC, 27516

$550,000


$357.84 per sqft

Pending

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,537 sqft

Residential

Built in 1979

Listing courtesy of Flex Realty

--Multiple Offers Received. Offer Deadline, Sunday 3/9 at 10am--
Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump and pressure tank in 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.

10080327

MLS ID

March 6, 2025

Listed

March 9, 2025

Updated

Interior Features

Total Stories

1


Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

2


Full Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer


Laundry Description

Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Washer Hookup


Floor Description

Brick, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood, Plank, Softwood, Tile, Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Wood Burning Stove


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air, Heat Pump


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Central, Heat Pump, Wood Stove

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

5.13 Acres


Exterior Features

Balcony, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters


Lot Features

Back Yard, Level, Partially Cleared, Secluded, Wooded


Architectural Style

Modern, Rustic


Roof

Shingle


Sewer

Septic Tank


Patio And Porch

Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace

School Information

High School

Orange - Cedar Ridge


Elementary School

Orange - Grady Brown

Other Property Details

Taxes

$3,310


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

2


Garage

No


Parking

Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Drive Through, Gravel, Kitchen Level, On Site, Open, Outside


View

Yes


View Description

Trees/Woods


County

Orange


Water Source

Private, Well


Pool Features

None


Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

3/9/2025

Pending

3/7/2025

Active

Listed by Kelly Alexander, , Flex Realty

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