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311 Helmsdale Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$690,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,414

Acres

0.42

Year

1997

Close Date

Aug 30, 2021

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$202

Date Listed

Jun 7, 2021

Description of 311 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 311 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : Walk to the CHCC from this Exquisite mostly 1 Story Brick Home in The Oaks.Enjoy a Park Like Setting on the Private Cul De Sac. Dramatic Entry, Living, Dining, Sunroom with Grand Columns and 12 Ft Ceilings.Spacious Owners Retreat opens to a 3 Season Porch. Bright, Refreshed, Move In Ready.Abundant refinished Hardwood Floors. NEW Paint, Master Shower, Tile Floors, Carpet, Deck Stain, Roof.Private 4th BR/Bonus with Full BA and WI Closet.Large Deck and Gazebo overlooks Stunning Yard.Exc Storage and WI Attic.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:09 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$699,900

MLS #ID

2388217

Close Price

$690,000

Close Date

Aug 30, 2021

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,414

Acres

0.42

Year

1997

Days on Site

770 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$202

Date Listed

Jun 7, 2021

Location

Street Address

311 Helmsdale Dr

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

The Oaks

Driving Directions

Hwy 54/Raleigh Rd: Enter The Oaks on Burning Tree. At circle, R on Lancaster. Pass CH Country Club. R on Helmsdale. Home is on the L in the Cul De Sac. Or Ephesus Church Rd: Enter The Oaks on Pinehurst. At circle, L on Lancaster. R on Helmsdale.

Schools

Elementary School

Creekside

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,414

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1997

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$202

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.42

Lot Dimensions

36 x 225 x 195 x 151

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet and Wet Bar

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator and Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas, Gas Log and Living Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, On Street and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$60 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

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

Listing Provided By

Andrea Owens, 919-260-8163, Carolina Preferred Realty

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2388217

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$774K – $1.29M

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

$774K – $1.29M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

8/30/2021

Sold

$690,000

$202/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2388217

6/7/2021

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2388217

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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

$774K – $1.29M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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