279 Box Turtle Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Local realty services provided by:ERA Live Moore
Listed by: kelly alexander
Office: flex realty
MLS#:10125109
Source:RD
Price summary
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$357.84
About this home
Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.
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Home facts
- Year built:1979
- Listing ID #:10125109
- Added:253 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 15, 2025 at 09:06 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:1,537 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Heat Pump
- Heating:Central, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1979
- Building area:1,537 sq. ft.
- Lot area:5.13 Acres
Schools
- High school:Orange - Cedar Ridge
- Middle school:Orange - A L Stanback
- Elementary school:Orange - Grady Brown
Utilities
- Water:Private, Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$357.84
- Tax amount:$3,353
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