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5900 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Sold for $535,000

5900 Big Woods Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$535,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,061

Acres

4.39

Year

1997

Close Date

Jun 29, 2020

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$175

Date Listed

May 1, 2020

Description of 5900 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Listing details for 5900 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 : Rare Ranch Home on Wooded 4.39 Acres Backing to Jordan Lake! Open floor plan w/high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-ins, tons of natural light. Open eat-in kitchen w/double ovens & large pantry. Owner suite has its own fireplace & direct access to the large deck. All bedrooms have walk-in closets & share a large jack & jill bath. Office w/pocket doors. Huge sunroom! Spacious mudroom w/extra storage, pet shower & pet door to a fenced yard. Walking trails to the lake & county park! Abundance of wildlife!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 7:51 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$525,000

MLS #ID

2316784

Close Price

$535,000

Close Date

Jun 29, 2020

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,061

Acres

4.39

Year

1997

Days on Site

770 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$175

Date Listed

May 1, 2020

Location

Street Address

5900 Big Woods Rd

City

Chapel Hill

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27517

County

Chatham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

From 64: Turn on Big Woods Rd. Drive 6 miles and home is on the right. From Chapel Hill: Take 15-501 south. Turn left on Jack Bennett Rd. Drive 3 miles and turn right on to Big Woods Rd. Home on your left.

Schools

Elementary School

N Chatham

Middle School

Margaret B Pollard

High School

Northwood

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,061

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1997

Style

Contemporary and Ranch

Construction Materials

Brick and Cedar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$175

Lot Features

Garden, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

4.39

Lot Dimensions

see plat

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s) and Walk-In Shower

Appliances

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop and Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Bedroom and Family Room

Heating

Forced Air, Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Propane and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Concrete, Driveway and Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard, Playground and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Well

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Trail(s)

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Family Room	—
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Main
Utility Room	Main
Other	Main
Sunroom	—
Den	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Ryan Ford, 919-724-7010, Triangle Real Estate Journal

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2316784

What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$684K – $876K

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

$684K – $876K

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.

Property History

DateEventPrice

6/29/2020

Sold

$535,000

$175/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2316784

5/1/2020

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2316784

11/24/2015

Sold

$410,500

$134/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2013900

6/15/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2013900

Location of 5900 Big Woods Rd, 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

$684K – $876K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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