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Off market oct 2020 for $470K

$716,843

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,177/mo

•

2,335

sq ft

1231 Watson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

About this home

Unspoiled rustic retreat at the end of a long, gravel drive among a broad mix of homes. 6.9 acres in Chapel Hill schools. Minutes to all the conveniences of Carrboro. Enjoy the sound of the breeze through the trees while sipping morning tea on the front porch, take an afternoon stroll by the creek then wrap up the day with a book by the wood stove. Basement with 9-foot ceilings (think fitness room, game room, workshop. .. ), house generator, beautiful custom barn, chicken coop…too many features to list!

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

6.9 acresLot Size

$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joel Sivertsen • Keller Williams Realty United

Bought with Alison Wojnarowski • Property Specific, LLC

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•Source:TMLS #2341749

Redfin Estimate

$716,843

$247K since sold in October 2020$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($659K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$750,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,370 sq ft
455 Damascus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$685,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,024 sq ft
309 Blueridge Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$460,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
4701 Old Greensboro Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$730,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
113 Mel Oaks Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$550,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,060 sq ft
158 Danning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$779,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,465 sq ft
203 Mel Oaks Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Market trends in 27516, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$630K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

5 days MoM

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149

15 MoM

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Sale history for 1231 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2341749

Oct 29, 2020

Sold

$470,000

$201/sq ft

Oct 9, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 15, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 9, 2020

Listed

$449,000

$192/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 14, 2005

Sold

$85,000

$36/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,470 (+15.0%)

$279,500 + $404,200

$683,700

2024

$5,627 (+2.2%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2023

$5,505 (+2.9%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2022

$5,349 (+5.5%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2021

$5,068 (+12.0%)

$136,400 + $301,400

$437,800

2020

$4,524

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2019

$4,524 (+2.5%)

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2018

$4,413 (+4.1%)

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2017

$4,240 (+3.8%)

$117,200 + $239,400

$356,600

2016

$4,086

$117,200 + $239,400

$356,600

2015

$4,086 (+0.5%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2014

$4,066 (+3.5%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2013

$3,927 (+3.4%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2011

$3,799 (+1.2%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2010

$3,756

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

Tax history for 1231 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,470 (+15.0%)

$279,500 + $404,200

$683,700

2024

$5,627 (+2.2%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2023

$5,505 (+2.9%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2022

$5,349 (+5.5%)

$136,400 + $321,300

$457,700

2021

$5,068 (+12.0%)

$136,400 + $301,400

$437,800

2020

$4,524

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2019

$4,524 (+2.5%)

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2018

$4,413 (+4.1%)

$117,200 + $250,000

$367,200

2017

$4,240 (+3.8%)

$117,200 + $239,400

$356,600

2016

$4,086

$117,200 + $239,400

$356,600

2015

$4,086 (+0.5%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2014

$4,066 (+3.5%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2013

$3,927 (+3.4%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2011

$3,799 (+1.2%)

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

2010

$3,756

$110,155 + $222,502

$332,657

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.9 Acres

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,646

Year built

2005

Style

Mobile/Manufactured Home

County

Orange County

APN

9758880452

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Rural Buffer District

The purpose of the Rural Buffer (RB) District is to provide locations for rural residential developments and agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural uses which serve to buffer or separate more intensively planned and/or developed portions of Orange County. Development within the Rural Buffer (RB) District is at very low densities (the minimum lot size per dwelling unit is two acres) and relies on individual wells and ground absorption systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal, respectively.

Jan 7, 2027 • Active

Residential simple trade

Install electrical service to a barn by running an underground line from an outdoor breaker panel. Install a new electrical panel and outlets inside the barn.

Electrical

Oct 31, 2026 • Active

Building permit - residential addition

Construct a new deck on the rear of the house.

Addition

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Gravel

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Purifier
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Room Information
Unfinished, Workshop

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2335.0
Structure Type: Modular

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Fencing: Privacy

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2335.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 6.9
Lot Size Area: 6.9
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Square Feet: 300564.0
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4413.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0

School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Downtown Chapel Hill take Main St, Turn Right onto NC-54, Turn Left on Neville Road, Right on Watson Road, About .7 Miles to Driveway Entry.
Latitude: 35.916953
Longitude: -79.1412
Postal Code: 27516
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,646
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.9 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Orange County
APN: 9758880452

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-10-30
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T20:25:15Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:48:36Z

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Schools

C And L McDougle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

McDougle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

Chapel Hill High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Home values near 1231 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1206 Watson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$425,179
1223 Watson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$330,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
1239 Watson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$441,639
1234 McCauley Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1290 Sq. Ft.	$438,872

Address	Redfin Estimate
1226 Watson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4593 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,263
1018 King Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$313,399

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