Welcome to 20 Timberlyne Road — a gardener's dream tucked into one of Chapel Hill's most beloved neighborhoods. Set on nearly half an acre, this lovingly maintained home is where privacy, beauty, and everyday ease come together. Surrounded by mature trees and thoughtfully designed gardens, the backyard is a true oasis — complete with a fenced vegetable plot, colorful flower beds, and an orchard featuring apple, plum, cherry, pear, fig, pecan trees, and muscadine grapes. You'll also find camellia and azalea gardens, and even a peaceful meadow with native grasses and wildflowers. Step inside to find freshly refinished hardwood floors, two cozy wood-burning fireplaces (one in the spacious primary suite!), and sunny windows throughout — including a charming bay window in the living room and garden views from the cheerful breakfast nook. The kitchen blends function and warmth with butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, and a sunny, garden-facing breakfast nook. Formal dining room and cozy living room with built-in bookshelves. Three bedrooms upstairs - including an over-sized primary suite with walk-in closet. Need space to relax? Stretch out on the covered front and side porches or host friends on the large back deck. And for your practical side, there's a roomy laundry area, low-maintenance aluminum siding with gutter guards, and a detached 2-car garage with storage, a workbench, and an insulated attic warmed by a wood stove. The location is as good as it gets — just two blocks from local favorites like the Chelsea Theater, Joe Van Gogh Coffee, Orange Theory Fitness, restaurants, groceries, hardware store, post office and more. You're also within a mile or two of some of the area's best hiking at Cedar Falls Park and Duke Forest. All of this, in a quiet, walkable neighborhood served by top-rated Chapel Hill schools. Peaceful, practical, and full of personality — this one's a true gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Thomas Kortus• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Jen Winkler• Keller Williams Realty United
House has a lot of character. Just less than 1/2 acre wooded lot & minutes to shopping & major highways. Beautiful pollinator garden,fruit trees & grape vines.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joyce Gainey
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 20 Timberlyne Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 11, 2025
Sold
$568,500
$346/sq ft
TMLS #10102043
Sep 11, 2025
Sold
$552,000
$336/sq ft
Aug 18, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 24, 2025
Price Changed
$549,000
$335/sq ft
Jun 10, 2025
Listed
$559,000
$341/sq ft
TMLS #663480
Nov 29, 2023
Price Changed
$170,000
$104/sq ft
Dec 30, 2002
Sold
$210,000
$128/sq ft
Dec 30, 2002
Sold
$210,000
$128/sq ft
Dec 10, 2002
Price Changed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
Oct 27, 2002
Listed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
Oct 27, 2002
Listed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
Well maintained 2 story traditional home. Spacious master suite & livingroom, each with their own fireplace. Kitchen open to sunny breakfast area. Front and side porch plus patio. Large detached garage, pull down attic, side shed for plenty of storage. Walking distance to shops and movies.
Public Records
Dec 27, 2002
Sold
$210,000
$128/sq ft
TMLS #662376
Oct 30, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2002
Listed
$219,950
$134/sq ft
TMLS #548162
Apr 20, 2001
Sold
$205,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 20, 2001
Sold
$205,000
$125/sq ft
Mar 30, 2000
Listed
$209,900
$128/sq ft
Mar 30, 2000
Listed
$209,900
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 14, 1987
Sold
$12,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,201 (+25.0%)
$310,000 + $223,500
$533,500
2024
$5,762 (+2.7%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2023
$5,610 (+4.2%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2022
$5,382 (+1.3%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2021
$5,314 (+3.1%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2020
$5,155
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2019
$5,155 (+2.5%)
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2018
$5,030 (+2.1%)
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2017
$4,928
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2016
$4,932
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2015
$4,932 (+1.0%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2014
$4,885 (+1.9%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2013
$4,794 (+2.0%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2011
$4,701 (+0.1%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2010
$4,696
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
Tax history for 20 Timberlyne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,201 (+25.0%)
$310,000 + $223,500
$533,500
2024
$5,762 (+2.7%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2023
$5,610 (+4.2%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2022
$5,382 (+1.3%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2021
$5,314 (+3.1%)
$160,000 + $169,700
$329,700
2020
$5,155
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2019
$5,155 (+2.5%)
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2018
$5,030 (+2.1%)
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2017
$4,928
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2016
$4,932
$142,800 + $157,000
$299,800
2015
$4,932 (+1.0%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2014
$4,885 (+1.9%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2013
$4,794 (+2.0%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2011
$4,701 (+0.1%)
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
2010
$4,696
$95,700 + $195,810
$291,510
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,606
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9880543798
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
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Garage, Parking Pad, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
Parking Total: 7
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
Directions: From I-40 Take the highway 86/MLK exit and drive toward downtown Chapel Hill. Turn left on Weaver Dairy Road. Turn Right on Timberlyn Rd and the house will be .2 miles on your right.
Latitude: 35.961362
Longitude: -79.048793
Postal Code: 27514
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,606
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Orange County
APN: 9880543798
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: 2025-09-11
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-06-11T14:07:44Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-06-10T15:37:16Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-06-24T10:48:24Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 559000.0
Around this home
Schools
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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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 106° 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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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$615,000 – $744,000
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