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$550,000
27 Days On Site

279 Box Turtle Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Pending
3
Beds
2
Full Baths
0
Partial Baths
1,537
SqFt
$358
/SqFt
1979
Built
Subdivision:
Not in a Subdivision
County:
Orange

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--Multiple Offers Received. Offer Deadline, Sunday 3/9 at 10am-- 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 and pressure tank in 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$550,000
Days On Site 
27 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,537 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
5.13 Acres
Year Built 
1979
MLS® Number 
10080327
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$3,310
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Pending
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
5.13
Carport 
2
Foundation 
Block
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Additional ParkingDetached CarportDrive ThroughGravelKitchen LevelOn SiteOpenOutside
Parking Spaces 
7
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1537
SqFt Total 
1537
Stories 
One and One Half
Style 
ModernRustic
Utilities 
Cable AvailableElectricity Connected
Water Source 
PrivateWell
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanFree-Standing RefrigeratorFreezerOvenPlumbed For Ice MakerRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Crawl Space
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirHeat Pump
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning Stove
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Ceramic TileBrickCombinationHardwoodSoftwoodTileWood
Heating 
Heat PumpWood StoveCentral
Interior 
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Natural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryMaster DownstairsSmart ThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupLaundry ClosetLower LevelWasher Hookup
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Exterior 
BalconyPlaygroundPrivate YardRain Gutters
Lot Features 
Back YardLevelSecludedWooded
Other Structures 
Poultry CoopShed(s)
Patio And Porch 
DeckFront PorchScreenedSide PorchTerrace
Pool Features 
None
Road Frontage 
Private Road
Roof 
Shingle
Spa Features 
None
View 
Trees/Woods
Waterview 
Trees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Sliding Doors
Community Features
Community Features 
None
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA LoanUSDA Loan
Roads 
Gravel
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Orange - Grady Brown
Middle School
Orange - A L Stanback
High School
Orange - Cedar Ridge
Listing courtesy of Kelly Alexander of Flex Realty



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