Lovingly maintained classic split-level in desirable CHCCS school district. Sits on private, wooded 1+ acre lot bordering North Forest Hills Park, playground and walking trails. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ new stainless appliances, Silestone, maple cabinets and skylight. Bright sunroom off of kitchen offers flexible space for relaxing or dining. Lovely hardwoods on main and upper levels; new carpet downstairs. Newer HVAC, roof, water heater; updated bathrooms. No HOA. Minutes to UNC, I-40, shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.11 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christina Chenet• Urban Durham Realty
Bought with Barbara Pater• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Lovingly maintained classic split-level in desirable CHCCS school district. Sits on private, wooded 1+ acre lot bordering North Forest Hills Park, playground and walking trails. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ new stainless appliances, Silestone, maple cabinets and skylight. Bright sunroom off of kitchen offers flexible space for relaxing or dining. Lovely hardwoods on main and upper levels; new carpet downstairs. Newer HVAC, roof, water heater; updated bathrooms. No HOA. Minutes to UNC, I-40, shopping.
Public Records
Apr 14, 2004
Sold
$235,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1989
Sold
$141,500
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,474 (+17.3%)
$300,000 + $254,700
$554,700
2024
$6,369 (+2.7%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2023
$6,199 (+4.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2022
$5,945 (+1.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2021
$5,870 (+7.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2020
$5,471 (+6.1%)
$140,000 + $179,400
$319,400
2019
$5,158 (+2.5%)
$140,000 + $179,400
$319,400
2018
$5,033 (+2.1%)
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2017
$4,931 (−0.3%)
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2016
$4,946
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2015
$4,946 (+1.0%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2014
$4,899 (+1.9%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2013
$4,808 (+2.0%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2011
$4,715 (+0.1%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2010
$4,710
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
Tax history for 117 Collums Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,474 (+17.3%)
$300,000 + $254,700
$554,700
2024
$6,369 (+2.7%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2023
$6,199 (+4.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2022
$5,945 (+1.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2021
$5,870 (+7.3%)
$175,000 + $191,400
$366,400
2020
$5,471 (+6.1%)
$140,000 + $179,400
$319,400
2019
$5,158 (+2.5%)
$140,000 + $179,400
$319,400
2018
$5,033 (+2.1%)
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2017
$4,931 (−0.3%)
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2016
$4,946
$140,000 + $160,000
$300,000
2015
$4,946 (+1.0%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2014
$4,899 (+1.9%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2013
$4,808 (+2.0%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2011
$4,715 (+0.1%)
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
2010
$4,710
$119,430 + $172,966
$292,396
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,168
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9880418474
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Directions: Turn onto Dixie Ln from MLK; turn right onto Dixie Dr, then first left on Collums. Driveway for 117 Collums splits off to the left before Collums turns right toward North Forest Hills Park. There is a parking pad and turn-around space in driveway.
Latitude: 35.951846
Longitude: -79.051128
Postal Code: 27514
Community Information
Community Features: Playground
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,168
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Orange County
APN: 9880418474
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2019-05-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T23:32:51Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:40:30Z
Around this home
Schools
Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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Chapel Hill, NC • 27514
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$591,000 – $715,000
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