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Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.34 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Inna Shapiro• Keller Williams Realty United
Listed sq footage includes 550sq ft artist's studio above garage that was not permitted when completed. Lovely house with light and bright rooms, many windows, oak floors, kit. with brfst room, 1st level master with marble bath, all nestled on an acre+. Peace and tranquility in walking distance of Seawell, Smith and CH High! Don't miss this chance to live in CH at an amazing price!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,830 (+39.2%)
$323,300 + $395,800
$719,100
2024
$7,062 (+2.7%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2023
$6,877 (+4.1%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2022
$6,604 (+1.2%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2021
$6,523 (−2.4%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2020
$6,686
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2019
$6,686 (+4.7%)
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2017
$6,388 (+3.4%)
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2016
$6,177
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2015
$6,177 (+0.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2014
$6,122 (+1.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2013
$6,006 (−4.2%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2011
$6,271 (+13.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2010
$5,504
$137,116 + $199,228
$336,344
Tax history for 2012 Link Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,830 (+39.2%)
$323,300 + $395,800
$719,100
2024
$7,062 (+2.7%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2023
$6,877 (+4.1%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2022
$6,604 (+1.2%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2021
$6,523 (−2.4%)
$163,800 + $231,800
$395,600
2020
$6,686
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2019
$6,686 (+4.7%)
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2017
$6,388 (+3.4%)
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2016
$6,177
$167,600 + $214,100
$381,700
2015
$6,177 (+0.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2014
$6,122 (+1.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2013
$6,006 (−4.2%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2011
$6,271 (+13.9%)
$123,500 + $235,600
$359,100
2010
$5,504
$137,116 + $199,228
$336,344
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.34 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,509
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9779799881
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-2
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.
Sep 26, 2017 • Final
Septic system repair permit (repair construction authorization for malfunctioning septic system)
Repair or replace a failing system.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: No
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2508.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2508.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.34
Lot Size Area: 1.34
Lot Size Square Feet: 58370.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6350.57
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Seawell
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Smith
High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Homestead Rd. to Seawell School Road, left on Link Rd. first house on left
Latitude: 35.947646
Longitude: -79.074196
Postal Code: 27516
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,509
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Orange County
APN: 9779799881
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-07-28
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-30T15:01:08Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-06-29T00:38:36Z
Around this home
Schools
Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$751,000 – $909,000
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