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    $6,500/mo

    211 Cates Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    5beds
    3,000sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available Wed Jul 1 2026
    No pets
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Forced air, fireplace

    What's special

    Cut flowers all summerSunny front yardBrand new induction stove
    1 year lease is perfect for sabbaticals, executive relocations, and families exploring amazing Carrboro/ Chapel Hill before buying the perfect home. This fully furnished 5-bedroom, 4-bath home is a modern take on luxury, mid-century modern, and comfort. You'll find plenty of space to sprawl in 3,000 sq ft including flex spaces on a 0.4-acre lot with a basketball court in the backyard! Walk to the highly coveted McDougle Elementary and Middle Schools, bikeable to downtown Carrboro, and just 5 miles to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Relax in an epic screened-in porch amongst the trees. Cook in an updated kitchen with a large center island, 2025 Bosch 800 appliances + brand new induction stove or grill on the deck with a 4-burner Weber gas grill. Downstairs features all hardwood floors, a comfy den with gas fireplace, a parlor for puzzles and fancy dinners, a flex "teen" room that could be an office or artist studio, and a bedroom with full bath, currently used as an office with a sit/stand desk and printer. Upstairs, the kids wing of the house has 2 generous rooms with full beds and a shared bathroom. Another bedroom can have a queen bed or sit/stand desk with an ensuite full bath. Lastly the primary bedroom is an oasis with vaulted ceiling, backyard views, and a spa-like walk-in shower. Outdoor you'll find a sunny front yard which includes a trampoline + fenced vegetable and flower gardens. Enjoy cut flowers all summer! The backyard features the basketball court with flood lights, paved seating area with Adirondack chairs, and a ninja line. We back up to a 10-acre wooded lot creating a peaceful, natural buffer. We adore this home and neighborhood and are looking for a trustworthy couple or family who will love it for our sabbatical year. Live the good life in Carrboro! Rent includes: -Yard maintenance -Biweekly house cleaning -Google Fiber Internet An optional car rental may be available for the duration of the stay. 12-month lease Rent includes, internet, landscaping service and bi-monthly cleaning no smoking no pets
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    Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 18, 2026 at 12:45am

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Basketball Court, Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, High-speed Internet Ready, Internet included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Lawn, bi-weekly cleaning, fenced vegetable and flower gardens, well stocked kitchen
    Details
    • Parcel number: 9779240155

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Internet

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Basketball Court
    Location
    • Region: Chapel Hill

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/10/2026Listed for rent$6,500$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/30/2020Sold$603,000+5.8%$201/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2306149 Report a problem
    3/10/2020Pending sale$570,000$190/sqft
    Source: Franklin Street Realty #2306149 Report a problem
    3/6/2020Listed for sale$570,000$190/sqft
    Source: Franklin Street Realty #2306149 Report a problem

    Neighborhood: 27516

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