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312 Helmsdale Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$815,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,886

Acres

0.69

Year

2008

Close Date

Mar 30, 2015

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$167

Date Listed

Sep 15, 2014

Description of 312 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 312 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : One of a kind property, spacious light filled 3 story home sits on a large fenced private lot has 2 masters, laundry rm optition 1st and second flr, beautiful bamboo floors throughout 1st flr. Separate detached multi-use building with full bath, and separate studio/workshop could be in-law/quest suite or more. Bike/walk to the country club.Easy access to I-40,15-501,&54

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

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$895,000

MLS #ID

1970280

Close Price

$815,000

Close Date

Mar 30, 2015

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,886

Acres

0.69

Year

2008

Days on Site

761 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$167

Date Listed

Sep 15, 2014

Location

Street Address

312 Helmsdale Dr

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

The Oaks

Driving Directions

Pinehurst to Lancaster right at the end of Lancaster to Helmsdale house at end of cul-de-sac

Schools

Elementary School

Creekside

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

6 Full / 2 Half

Total Square Feet

4,886

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2008

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Shake Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$167

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac and Landscaped

Lot Size (Acres)

0.69

Lot Dimensions

34 x 204 x 99 x 90 x 80 x 266

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower and Whirlpool Tub

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Bamboo, Carpet, Laminate and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Golf

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$60 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Trail(s)

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Utility Room	Second
Bonus Room	Third
Other	Second
Other	Main
Other	Main
Other	Main
Sunroom	—
Den	—
Great Room	—
Recreation Room	—
Workshop	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Carol Ghidorzi, 919-960-6330, Coldwell Banker - HPW

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 1970280

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.16M – $1.86M

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

$1.16M – $1.86M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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Property History

DateEventPrice

3/30/2015

Sold

$815,000

$167/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #1970280

9/15/2014

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #1970280

Location of 312 Helmsdale Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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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

$1.16M – $1.86M

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.

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