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1164 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Sold for $1,250,000

1164 Old Lystra Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$1,250,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,884

Acres

Year

1890

Close Date

Jun 2, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$256

Date Listed

Dec 7, 2016

Description of 1164 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 1164 Old Lystra Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : "What Is the Soul Of Man... I walk through the trees, And I walk through the hills,And I ask you to tell me if you can - You know what a tree is,You know what a rock is,But what is the soul of man?Love is the Soul of Man".Paul Green. Owned by Pulitzer prize winner Green from 1965 until 1981 this completely renovated (2011) Piedmont T-Style Farmhouse nestled under towering oaks offers seamless blend of old & new. Formerly the Windy Oaks Inn here is a chance to own a prominent piece of Chapel Hill history.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:51 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,400,000

MLS #ID

2101479

Close Price

$1,250,000

Close Date

Jun 2, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,884

Acres

Year

1890

Days on Site

770 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$256

Date Listed

Dec 7, 2016

Location

Street Address

1164 Old Lystra Rd

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Chatham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From 15-501 south at James Taylor Bridge, left onto Mt Carmel Church Rd., right onto Old Lystra. Home will be on the left marked by Windy Oaks sign.

Schools

Elementary School

Perry Harrison

Middle School

Margaret B Pollard

High School

Northwood

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

4,884

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1890

Style

Farmhouse and National Historic Designation

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$256

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

Lot Dimensions

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Bedroom, Den, Family Room and Master Bedroom

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Propane

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Community Features

Historical Area

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Utility Room	Main
Sunroom	—
Den	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Jackie Tanner, 919-360-1820, Long & Foster Real Estate INC

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2101479

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.25M – $2.08M

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$1.25M – $2.08M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

Property History

DateEventPrice

6/2/2017

Sold

$1,250,000

$256/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2101479

12/7/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2101479

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$1.25M – $2.08M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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