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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