Perfect on Purefoy! Adorable bungalow within walking distance of UNC. 1950's classic charm and character with all the modern improvements. One-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Living room with gorgeous hardwoods, original shiplap paneling, vaulted ceiling with skylight and gas log fireplace. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. New primary suite addition with vaulted ceiling and walls of windows. Light-filled and spacious. Awesome new bath with quartz counter top, double sinks, subway tile tub/shower surround. French doors lead to Trex deck that spans the entire back of the house. 2 additional bedrooms and secondary bath with walk-in shower. Private and peaceful! Pella windows, energy efficient spray foam in attic, metal roof and fiber cement exterior. Fully fenced yard with fire pit and plenty of room to garden and play. Minutes to UNC Hospital, Kenan Business School, Gillings Public Health and Merritt's for a BLT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michele Burris• Local Market Realty, LLC
Bought with Julia Tucker• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Perfect on Purefoy! Adorable bungalow within walking distance of UNC. 1950's classic charm and character with all the modern improvements. One-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Living room with gorgeous hardwoods, original shiplap paneling, vaulted ceiling with skylight and gas log fireplace. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. New primary suite addition with vaulted ceiling and walls of windows. Light-filled and spacious. Awesome new bath with quartz counter top, double sinks, subway tile tub/shower surround. French doors lead to Trex deck that spans the entire back of the house. 2 additional bedrooms and secondary bath with walk-in shower. Private and peaceful! Pella windows, energy efficient spray foam in attic, metal roof and fiber cement exterior. Fully fenced yard with fire pit and plenty of room to garden and play. Minutes to UNC Hospital, Kenan Business School, Gillings Public Health and Merritt's for a BLT!
TMLS #2119977
May 31, 2017
Sold
$295,000
$191/sq ft
May 27, 2017
Pending
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Apr 4, 2017
Contingent
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Apr 4, 2017
Listed
$295,000
$191/sq ft
+13
Walk to UNC and enjoy this rehabbed home with all the upgrades-beautiful kitchen cabinets, granite counters, high-end appliances, updated bath with walk-in shower & Toto toilet with all the features -- bidet & air-dry. Original paneling in LR & DR--wood flooring in living areas and bedrooms. Updated deck with Trex decking. Pella windows with between the glass blinds and a feature = no more broken seals. Metal roof, Hardiplank siding, sprayfoam insulation in attic. Fenced back yard. Private back yard.
Public Records
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
$218,500
$142/sq ft
TMLS #893079
Feb 8, 2007
Sold
$218,100
$141/sq ft
Dec 29, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 10, 2006
Listed
$229,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,260 (+27.2%)
$300,000 + $244,300
$544,300
2024
$5,709 (+2.8%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2023
$5,556 (+4.3%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2022
$5,327 (+1.3%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2021
$5,259 (−0.9%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2020
$5,306
$150,000 + $163,500
$313,500
2019
$5,306 (+14.9%)
$150,000 + $163,500
$313,500
2018
$4,618 (+2.1%)
$150,000 + $127,800
$277,800
2017
$4,523 (−2.9%)
$150,000 + $127,800
$277,800
2016
$4,657
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2015
$4,657 (+1.0%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2014
$4,613 (+1.9%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2013
$4,528 (+1.8%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2011
$4,450 (+0.1%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2010
$4,445
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
Tax history for 126 Purefoy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,260 (+27.2%)
$300,000 + $244,300
$544,300
2024
$5,709 (+2.8%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2023
$5,556 (+4.3%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2022
$5,327 (+1.3%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2021
$5,259 (−0.9%)
$155,000 + $175,700
$330,700
2020
$5,306
$150,000 + $163,500
$313,500
2019
$5,306 (+14.9%)
$150,000 + $163,500
$313,500
2018
$4,618 (+2.1%)
$150,000 + $127,800
$277,800
2017
$4,523 (−2.9%)
$150,000 + $127,800
$277,800
2016
$4,657
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2015
$4,657 (+1.0%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2014
$4,613 (+1.9%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2013
$4,528 (+1.8%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2011
$4,450 (+0.1%)
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
2010
$4,445
$145,602 + $132,091
$277,693
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,520
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9788411397
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-4
Residential Districts
The residential districts are intended to provide for residential development of appropriate intensities consonant with the suitability of land, availability of public services, accessibility to major activity centers and transportation systems, and compatibility with surrounding development.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Wall Oven