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$545,000

113 Ellen Place
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Duplex|Sold 04/17/2025
4
Beds
2
Full Baths
0
Partial Baths
2,004
SqFt
$272
/SqFt
1972
Built
Subdivision:
North Forest Hills
County:
Orange
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High-Yield Investment Opportunity: Dual-Income Lakefront Property in Prime Chapel Hill Location! Rare investment opportunity in a highly desirable Chapel Hill location. This property features a fully renovated, turnkey 3-bedroom ranch with a separate, income-generating lower-level apartment, maximizing rental potential and long-term appreciation. Situated on a private .41-acre lakefront lot on Lake Ellen, this property offers immediate cash flow and significant upside in a market with consistently high demand. *Investment Highlights: Dual Income Stream: *Main level: A fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch, ideal for premium rental or owner occupancy. *Lower-level apartment: A completely separate, updated 1,002 sq ft unit with private access, perfect for Airbnb, long-term rental, or executive suite, generating substantial supplemental income. *Significant Value-Add: Recent renovations: New roof (2023), HVAC (2019), mini-splits (2019, 2023), luxury vinyl plank flooring, new kitchen and bath fixtures, and updated appliances, minimizing immediate capital expenditures. *Potential for increased rental income: The lower-level apartment's versatility offers flexible rental strategies to maximize returns. *Prime Location: Lakefront property on Lake Ellen: A highly sought-after location with limited availability, ensuring strong appreciation. *Chapel Hill School District *Proximity to amenities: Walking distance to bus lines, trails (Booker Creek Trail, Carolina North), and minutes from UNC Chapel Hill, enhancing tenant appeal. *Strong Market Fundamentals: Chapel Hill's rental market: Consistently strong demand due to the presence of UNC Chapel Hill and the area's robust economy. *Appreciation potential: Lakefront properties in prime locations like Chapel Hill consistently appreciate, offering significant long-term returns. *Outdoor Living and Amenities: Gorgeous flagstone patio, fire pit, established gardens, and private lake access with kayak storage, enhancing tenant appeal and potential rental premiums. New storage shed, and fenced in yard. *Financial Projections: Detailed rental income projections and potential ROI analysis are available upon request. The separate apartment provides a substantial opportunity to increase overall rental income. The improvements made to the property reduces future expenditures.

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Listing Snapshot
Bedrooms 
4
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,004 sqft
Lot Size 
0.41 Acres
Year Built 
1972
MLS® Number 
10084222
Status 
Sold
Property Tax 
$4,259.52
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.41
Foundation 
Other
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
PavedDrivewayOn Street
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Duplex
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1002
SqFt Below 
1002
SqFt Total 
2004
Stories 
Two
Utilities 
Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DryerFree-Standing Electric RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
ApartmentDaylightExterior EntryFinishedFullWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central AirDuctlessElectricHeat Pump
Flooring 
Ceramic TileHardwoodVinyl
Heating 
Heat PumpDuctlessElectricForced Air
Interior 
Eat-in KitchenOpen Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Laundry ClosetLaundry RoomLower LevelMain LevelMultiple Locations
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
GardenFire PitPrivate Yard
Fencing 
Back YardFencedPrivacyWireWood
Frontage 
Waterfront
Lot Features 
Front YardGardenLandscapedMany TreesNative PlantsViewsWaterfront
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Front Porch
Road Frontage 
City Street
Roof 
Shingle
View 
LakeWater
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
Waterfront
Waterview 
LakeWater
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional1031 Exchange
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
Middle School
CH/Carrboro - Smith
High School
CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Listing courtesy of Michele Burris of Local Market Realty, LLC



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