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185 Sun Forest Way Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$940,750

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,484

Acres

5.5

Year

1996

Close Date

May 12, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$210

Date Listed

Mar 18, 2016

Description of 185 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 185 Sun Forest Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : Gorgeous modernist-contemporary home perfect for entertaining w/ panache, enjoying quiet evenings at home & quickly getting to work & games. Lives like a vacation retreat yet less than 10 minutes to UNC & Franklin St. Master wing w/ fireplace,2 WICs, & private office on main, guest suite down, & swing rooms up easily arranged to total 4 bedrooms for flexible living spaces. Nature views from every window & Gourmet kitchen. This home is truly a work of art & now offered with a terrific price reduction.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:53 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$1,050,000

MLS #ID

2055696

Close Price

$940,750

Close Date

May 12, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,484

Acres

5.5

Year

1996

Days on Site

759 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$210

Date Listed

Mar 18, 2016

Location

Street Address

185 Sun Forest Way

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Chatham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Sun Forest

Driving Directions

15-501 S to left on Mt Carmel Church Rd. Right onto Old Lystra Rd. Entrance to Sun Forest will be on the right. 185 Sun Forest is on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

N Chatham

Middle School

Margaret B Pollard

High School

Northwood

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 2 Half

Total Square Feet

4,484

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1996

Style

Contemporary and Modern

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

Foundation

Slab

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$210

Lot Features

Secluded and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

5.5

Lot Dimensions

Interior Details

Interior Features

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

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom and Propane

Heating

Electric, Heat Pump and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Community Features

Street Lights

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$270 Quarterly

HOA Frequency

Quarterly

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Lower
Utility Room	Lower
Bonus Room	Second
Great Room	—

Listing Provided By

Steve Brauer, 919-418-1445, Coldwell Banker Advantage

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2055696

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.13M – $1.82M

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

$1.13M – $1.82M

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

5/12/2017

Sold

$940,750

$210/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2055696

3/18/2016

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2055696

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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

$1.13M – $1.82M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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