Elegant One of a kind executive home on 2 acres in the East High School District. Charming details & outstanding wooded views from every window. Large 1st floor bedroom w/ sitting area could be a master. Exceptional 1st flr office. Kitchen w/ large breakfast area surrounded w/ light & fantastic butlers pantry w/ loads of storage. Master suite w/ lg WIC, sitting area & exercise room. Media & recreation room on lower level. Enjoy the patios, tree house, yard & nature path thru the forest & along the creek.
Fabulous artist-designed & custom built house on 2 landscaped and wooded acres. Seclusion in town. Very Private. High ceilings, large windows, lots of light, antique mantel and antique doors, leaded glass transoms and beautiful wall treatments. The garage is large enough for 3 small cars to fit plus a workshop. Artist sudio in the full daylight basement and tons of storage.
TMLS #2310978
Aug 31, 2020
Sold
$655,000
$157/sq ft
Jul 16, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2020
Listed
$679,000
$163/sq ft
Elegant One of a kind executive home on 2 acres in the East High School District. Charming details & outstanding wooded views from every window. Large 1st floor bedroom w/ sitting area could be a master. Exceptional 1st flr office. Kitchen w/ large breakfast area surrounded w/ light & fantastic butlers pantry w/ loads of storage. Master suite w/ lg WIC, sitting area & exercise room. Media & recreation room on lower level. Enjoy the patios, tree house, yard & nature path thru the forest & along the creek.
TMLS #1828915
May 8, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2013
Price Changed
$550,000
$132/sq ft
Apr 3, 2013
Price Changed
$560,000
$135/sq ft
Apr 2, 2013
Price Changed
$565,000
$136/sq ft
Apr 1, 2012
Listed
$575,000
$138/sq ft
TMLS #1781333
Oct 15, 2011
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2011
Listed
$625,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 2003
Sold
$548,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 1991
Sold
$59,500
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,376 (+18.6%)
$409,600 + $672,300
$1,081,900
2024
$12,120 (+2.8%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2023
$11,787 (+4.3%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2022
$11,298 (+1.3%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2021
$11,153 (−8.5%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2020
$12,187
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2019
$12,187 (+2.3%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2018
$11,910 (+2.1%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2017
$11,668 (−1.5%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2016
$11,843
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2015
$11,843 (+0.4%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2014
$11,791 (+1.9%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2013
$11,571 (+2.6%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2011
$11,276
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2010
$11,271
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
Tax history for 129 Marcus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,376 (+18.6%)
$409,600 + $672,300
$1,081,900
2024
$12,120 (+2.8%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2023
$11,787 (+4.3%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2022
$11,298 (+1.3%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2021
$11,153 (−8.5%)
$268,200 + $439,800
$708,000
2020
$12,187
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2019
$12,187 (+2.3%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2018
$11,910 (+2.1%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2017
$11,668 (−1.5%)
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2016
$11,843
$228,500 + $500,600
$729,100
2015
$11,843 (+0.4%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2014
$11,791 (+1.9%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2013
$11,571 (+2.6%)
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2011
$11,276
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
2010
$11,271
$204,296 + $511,478
$715,774
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
4,074
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9880822508
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R-1
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From MLK Blvd in Chapel Hill, turn on Piney Mountain. Turn Right on Emily. Left on Farrington Drive. Right on Marcus. House is on the left at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Latitude: 35.955401
Longitude: -79.03998
Postal Code: 27514
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,074
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Orange County
APN: 9880822508
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: 2020-09-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-09-11T04:17:13Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:46:04Z
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Schools
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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