WELCOME HOME to your very own 4.5 Acre Oasis where Mother Nature provides the backdrop with breathtaking pond views that greet you daily and can be enjoyed from both inside and out! Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty, serene seclusion, and everyday convenience on this extraordinary estate with county taxes and still districted for the highly sought-after Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this light-filled, one-level brick ranch offers exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle, including ideal multi-generational living opportunities. Designed with a thoughtful connection to its surroundings, the home embraces natural light, scenic views, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Relax on the cozy side screened porch, the extensive rear open deck or the front porch swing overlooking the pond, creating the perfect place to unwind in every season. The picturesque 4.5-acre setting features mature trees, expansive open spaces, and gently rolling land, providing endless possibilities for gardening, hobby farming, horses, recreation, or simply enjoying spectacular sunsets and incredible stargazing under wide-open skies. A spacious two-car garage with workshop offers additional flexibility for projects, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy the tranquility of a true country estate without sacrificing conveniencejust 6-7 minutes from downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Properties offering this level of privacy, acreage, versatility, and location are exceptionally rare. This is more than a homeit's a lifestyle and a legacy waiting to be enjoyed for generations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
4.49 acresLot Size
$352Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chad Lloyd• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Bought with Jeff Garrett• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Wake Forest/Rolesville
Est. $3,230 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 101 Ray Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10182167
Sep 21, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$352/sq ft
Aug 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 24, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$430/sq ft
TMLS #689920
Nov 29, 2023
Price Changed
$139,000
$61/sq ft
Jun 9, 2003
Price Changed
$329,900
$145/sq ft
Jun 9, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 2003
Listed
$329,900
$145/sq ft
TMLS #759108
Jan 24, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2004
Listed
$429,000
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,842 (+13.7%)
$343,900 + $313,300
$657,200
2024
$5,137 (+2.3%)
$204,600 + $229,400
$434,000
2023
$5,021 (+1.7%)
$204,600 + $229,400
$434,000
2022
$4,938 (+1.1%)
$204,600 + $229,400
$434,000
2021
$4,884 (−1.3%)
$204,600 + $229,400
$434,000
2020
$4,947 (+0.3%)
$198,900 + $213,000
$411,900
2019
$4,933 (+1.7%)
$198,900 + $213,000
$411,900
2018
$4,851 (+1.2%)
$198,900 + $211,800
$410,700
2017
$4,795 (+20.5%)
$198,900 + $211,800
$410,700
2016
$3,978
$198,900 + $211,800
$410,700
2015
$3,978 (+0.5%)
$142,100 + $184,200
$326,300
2014
$3,958 (+1.7%)
$142,100 + $184,200
$326,300
2013
$3,893 (+3.7%)
$142,100 + $184,200
$326,300
2011
$3,755 (+0.3%)
$142,100 + $184,200
$326,300
2010
$3,745
$142,135 + $184,147
$326,282
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.49 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,328
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9777572706
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Jan 24, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener
Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 2270.0
Structure Type: House, Multi Family, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Hwy 54, take Smith Level Road just past Carrboro High School, turn right onto Ray Road, home is first driveway on left.
Latitude: 35.887137
Longitude: -79.08396
Postal Code: 27516
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Community Information
Community Features: None
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,328
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Orange County
APN: 9777572706
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Bathroom, Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-22
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-07-29T18:26:13Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-07-24T08:51:27Z
Around this home
Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Carrboro High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chapel Hill, NC • 27516
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 4% for direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$886,000 – $1.07M
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