End unit townhome tucked away in the woods but close to everything! New paint and flooring throughout. Lots of living space plus deck and powder room on the main level. Wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs has two large bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath and laundry closet. Bsmt can be third bedroom, study, or rental apartment with full bath, kitchenette, unheated storage room, and loads of bookshelves. Chapel Hill schools, on the FREE busline, minutes to Bolin Creek trail. Bsmt kitchen appl sold "as-is. "
TownhomeProperty Type
1975Year Built
435 sq ftLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dede Hall• Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Bought with Wendy Tanson, Broker, CRS Tanson• RE/MAX United
End unit townhome tucked away in the woods but close to everything! New paint and flooring throughout. Lots of living space plus deck and powder room on the main level. Wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs has two large bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath and laundry closet. Bsmt can be third bedroom, study, or rental apartment with full bath, kitchenette, unheated storage room, and loads of bookshelves. Chapel Hill schools, on the FREE busline, minutes to Bolin Creek trail. Bsmt kitchen appl sold "as-is. "
Public Records
Jun 18, 2001
Sold
$145,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 1999
Sold
$125,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,609 (+17.9%)
$140,000 + $201,300
$341,300
2024
$3,909 (+2.7%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2023
$3,807 (+4.2%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2022
$3,652 (+1.3%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2021
$3,606 (+17.4%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2020
$3,072
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2019
$3,072 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2018
$2,997 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2017
$2,966 (+3.5%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2016
$2,865 (−0.9%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2015
$2,892 (+2.2%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2014
$2,830 (+1.9%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2013
$2,778 (+3.8%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2011
$2,678
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2010
$2,676
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
Tax history for 178 Ridge Trl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,609 (+17.9%)
$140,000 + $201,300
$341,300
2024
$3,909 (+2.7%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2023
$3,807 (+4.2%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2022
$3,652 (+1.3%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2021
$3,606 (+17.4%)
$70,000 + $153,900
$223,900
2020
$3,072
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2019
$3,072 (+2.5%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2018
$2,997 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2017
$2,966 (+3.5%)
$40,000 + $137,200
$177,200
2016
$2,865 (−0.9%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2015
$2,892 (+2.2%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2014
$2,830 (+1.9%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2013
$2,778 (+3.8%)
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2011
$2,678
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
2010
$2,676
$57,526 + $109,983
$167,509
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,816
Year built
1975
Style
Townhouse
County
Orange County
APN
9779906477
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-3
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: Assigned
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1348.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 519.0
Common Walls: End Unit
Levels: Three Or More
Ownership Type: Townhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Lot Size Area: 0.01
Lot Size Dimensions: 0 x 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 435.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: multi
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Magnolia Management
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool
Association Fee: 241.76
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Northside
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Smith
High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Estes drive toward Carrboro. Left on Village just before the railroad tracks. Left on Ridge Trail past the tennis, clubhouse and pool. TH is on left at the very end of the cul-de-sac.
Latitude: 35.92238
Longitude: -79.06828
Postal Code: 27516
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,816
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Orange County
APN: 9779906477
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-11-08
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:12:21Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T11:08:30Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-11-08T12:45:57Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 185000.0
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Northside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$327,000 – $395,000
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