Sold for $875,000 on 06/27/24
$875,000
125 Chestnut Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
5beds
3,558sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
0.7 Acres Lot
$869,500 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$4,293 Estimated rent
Home value
$869,500
$774,000 - $974,000
$4,293/mo
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What's special
Welcome to this unique Farrington Hills residence, quietly situated on .7 acres in an ideal Chapel Hill location. With three levels including a main floor primary suite and a spacious basement in-law suite with a separate entrance, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for multi-generational living. The main floor boasts a primary bedroom, two family rooms, dining area, breakfast nook, utility room, screen porch, deck, and an outdoor terrace off the primary suite. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The basement features a bedroom, two full bathrooms, a large den, flex/office space, dining area, kitchen, utility room, rear porch, and spacious concrete patio. Outside, the covered front porch leads to a fenced garden area and composite decking for low-maintenance living. Inside, the cathedral ceilings and casement windows create an inviting atmosphere, while the European-inspired designs showcase rich wooden accents. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and granite countertops with a tiled backsplash. The cozy breakfast bar leads to a secondary family room with gas logs, stone accents, and a stately mantlepiece. The 2011 garage addition offers plenty of windows and a second-floor landing, perfect for a mini-gym or greenhouse area. Recent updates include a new roof, skylights, and gutter protectors installed in July 2023. The exterior features a combination of cedar and HardiePlank cladding. Conveniently located just minutes from Southern Village, Mason Farm, UNC, and Chapel Hill/Carrboro, this property offers city water/sewer and natural gas connections. All appliances convey with the sale.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:20am
Listed by:
Dennis de Jong 919-307-6151,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Joy Yascone, 349780
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10029639
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Apartment/Suite, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Den
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,558
- Total interior livable area: 3,558 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,496
- Finished area below ground: 1,062
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 9787775678
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Farrington Hills
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2024 | Sold | $875,000+10.1%$246/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Pending sale | $795,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,570 +2.2% | $452,800 |
| 2023 | $5,449 +1.6% | $452,800 |
| 2022 | $5,362 +1.1% | $452,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Farrington Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Northside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Grey Culbreth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Carrboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Northside
- Middle: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
- High: CH/Carrboro - Carrboro
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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