Chapel Hill Log Cabin Retreat with incredible rental potential! As close to UNC campus as you can get! Just one mile to the Dean Smith Center and UNC's Business School, this restored 1950s log cabin offers rare character in a truly unbeatable location. Nestled among trees with wooded views, it blends historic charm with modern updates. Step inside to a cozy living room with a brick fireplace, vaulted ceilings, spiral staircase, and solid wood floors. The updated kitchen includes appliances and plenty of cabinet space, while the flexible back room with glass sliders is ideal as a sunroom, office, or study. Upstairs, the loft-style bedroom overlooks the main living space, creating a chalet-like feel. The second downstairs room can serve as an additional bedroom or study. Outdoor living is just as inviting with a large screened porch, spacious deck, and fenced backyard. The bath combines with laundry, and a stacked washer/dryer is included. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live steps from UNC while enjoying the privacy and charm of a wooded retreat. Solid rental history. $1,600/month and rent can likely be increased.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tina Caul• EXP Realty LLC
Listed by Emily Brown• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Graham Terhune• Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Never be late for class again! UNC Campus is just a short walk away! This adorable log cabin is ideal for your UNC student or investment potential. Hardwood floors throughout; huge bedroom on second level, den w/ sliding doors to porch has closet & could be used as a second bedroom. Lovely lot is . 23/acre & has total wooded privacy in back yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,055 (+26.7%)
$300,000 + $75,800
$375,800
2024
$3,988 (+2.7%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2023
$3,882 (+4.2%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2022
$3,726 (+1.3%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2021
$3,680 (+1.0%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2020
$3,645
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2019
$3,645 (+2.4%)
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2018
$3,561 (+2.2%)
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2017
$3,484
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2016
$3,483
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2015
$3,482 (+1.3%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2014
$3,438 (+2.1%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2013
$3,368 (+1.9%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2011
$3,304 (+0.2%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2010
$3,299
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
Tax history for 121 Purefoy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,055 (+26.7%)
$300,000 + $75,800
$375,800
2024
$3,988 (+2.7%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2023
$3,882 (+4.2%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2022
$3,726 (+1.3%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2021
$3,680 (+1.0%)
$155,000 + $73,600
$228,600
2020
$3,645
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2019
$3,645 (+2.4%)
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2018
$3,561 (+2.2%)
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2017
$3,484
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2016
$3,483
$150,000 + $62,500
$212,500
2015
$3,482 (+1.3%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2014
$3,438 (+2.1%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2013
$3,368 (+1.9%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2011
$3,304 (+0.2%)
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
2010
$3,299
$136,513 + $69,335
$205,848
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
564
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9788415333
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 518.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Roof: Shake
Property information
Living Area: 518
Above Grade Finished Area: 518.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
Levels: One and One Half
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 82x153x50x149
Lot Size Square Feet: 10019.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5054.65
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Mary Scroggs
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From 5/501 (Fordham Blvd) south to right on Mason Farm Road, Left on Purefoy. House is on left.
Latitude: 35.896927
Longitude: -79.051932
Postal Code: 27514
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 564
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Orange County
APN: 9788415333
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-10-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-09-24T17:54:44Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-09-18T15:56:33Z
Around this home
Schools
Mary Scroggs Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$367,000 – $444,000
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