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516 Carl Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$485,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,893

Acres

1.05

Year

1979

Close Date

Feb 18, 2025

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$256

Date Listed

Jan 16, 2025

Description of 516 Carl Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Listing details for 516 Carl Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 : Nestled on a peaceful 1-acre lot, this 1893 sqft home offers both comfort and convenience. Located in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro School District, this home has a spacious layout that features a main-level primary suite, a generous sized living room with a wood burning fireplace, add'l flex space off the updated kitchen, and LVP flooring throughout the main level. Two bedrooms, full bath, laundry area, and lots of attic storage space upstairs making it perfect for a variety of living arrangements. Outside, you'll find a large front and back yard, with a west facing garden spot ready for your green thumb, and ample parking spaces. Low county taxes. 8 minutes from UNC and 25 minutes to Duke. Roof replaced in 2022.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 10:24 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$475,000

MLS #ID

10071255

Close Price

$485,000

Close Date

Feb 18, 2025

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,893

Acres

1.05

Year

1979

Days on Site

611 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$256

Date Listed

Jan 16, 2025

Location

Street Address

516 Carl Dr

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27516

County

Orange

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Robins Wood

Driving Directions

From Highway 54 heading west, take the Jones Ferry exit. Take a left off the exit to Old Greensboro Hwy. Right onto Old Greensboro. Leftonto Hatch. Left onto Carl Drive. Home is on the left. From Downtown Carrboro or Chapel Hill, take Hwy 54 heading west. Turn left on Hatch Rd. Turn right on Carl Dr. 2nd house on the left.

Schools

Elementary School

Ch Carrboro Mcdougle

Middle School

Ch Carrboro Mcdougle

High School

Ch Carrboro Chapel Hill

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,893

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1979

Style

Contemporary

Construction Materials

Cedar

Foundation

Block

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$256

Lot Features

Front Yard, Garden and Level

Lot Size (Acres)

1.05

Interior Details

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Carpet, Vinyl and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Living Room and Wood Burning

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Heat Pump

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Additional Parking

Patio & Porch Features

Front Porch

Exterior Features

Garden

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	14.1 × 13.1
Bedroom 2	Second	13 × 16
Bedroom 3	Second	11.3 × 13.1
Living Room	Main	13 × 19.2
Dining Room	Main	13 × 11.9
Kitchen	Main	13.7 × 11.9
Family Room	Main	11.6 × 11.9

Listing Provided By

Peggy Jennings, 828-269-4406, Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10071255

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$446K – $602K

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

$446K – $602K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

2/18/2025

Sold

$485,000

$256/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10071255

1/16/2025

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10071255

4/11/2019

Sold

$307,500

$162/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2240368

3/5/2019

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2240368

7/31/2015

Sold

$249,000

$132/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2016307

6/29/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2016307

Location of 516 Carl Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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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

$446K – $602K

Exact number$2,845,000

Want an exact number? Use an Agent, not an algorithm.

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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