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1503 Arboretum Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$1,100,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,247

Acres

0.91

Year

1974

Close Date

Jul 13, 2023

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$339

Date Listed

Mar 30, 2023

Description of 1503 Arboretum Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 1503 Arboretum Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : Noteworthy NC MODERNIST home designed by ARTHUR RALPH COGSWELL JR. (same architect who did James Taylor's childhood home). Striking, unique, architecturally designed. Located minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and situated on just short of an acre of a serene private landscape which backs to Hunt Arboretum land. The home hosts 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and multiple entertaining spaces you and yours can enjoy including the lower level having interior and exterior access perfect for an in-law suite or guests. With multiple updates (see list in documents), minutes to UNC, Duke, RDU Airport and having low taxes in the CHCCS system, it is definitely a perfect place to call home.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:52 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$850,000

MLS #ID

2502506

Close Price

$1,100,000

Close Date

Jul 13, 2023

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,247

Acres

0.91

Year

1974

Days on Site

770 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$339

Date Listed

Mar 30, 2023

Location

Street Address

1503 Arboretum Dr

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Laurel Hill

Driving Directions

From 15-501 turn left onto Mount Carmel Road. Turn left on Parker at the cemetery. The first street on the left is Arboretum. The house is down on the right hand side.

Schools

Elementary School

Ch Carrboro Northside

Middle School

Ch Carrboro Grey Culbreth

High School

Ch Carrboro Carrboro

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,247

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1974

Style

Modern

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$339

Lot Features

Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Partially Cleared and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.91

Lot Dimensions

0 x 0 x 0 x 0 x 0

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Storage and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven and Washer

Flooring

Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning and Wood Burning Stove

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Wood Stove and Zoned

Cooling

Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Asphalt and Driveway

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Balcony and Lighting

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Second
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Lower
Utility Room	Main
Other	—
Other	Lower
Other	—

Listing Provided By

Kimberly Lovegrove, 919-324-2194, Governors Club Realty

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2502506

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$952K – $1.26M

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

$952K – $1.26M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

7/13/2023

Sold

$1,100,000

$339/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2502506

3/30/2023

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2502506

12/30/2019

Sold

$560,000

$172/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2290465

11/25/2019

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2290465

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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

$952K – $1.26M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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