Quintessential 50's bungalow in a super convenient location to all things Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Nestled in the trees of a generously sized lot in the heart of Elkin Hills this 3 bedroom 2 full bath all one level gem could be the perfect little starter home. From the rustic knotty pine walls to the solid hardwood floors, replaced windows and sliders it keeps it's classic charm but embraces change as well! It features an updated kitchen and master bath, sealed crawlspace, and brand new HVAC system. Charm, function and location location location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jaye J. Kreller• Inhabit Real Estate
Bought with Lee Waters• Waters Real Estate Brokerage
Adorable cottage complete with a front porch swing in the popular Elkins Hills neighborhood. Conveniently located to UNC and downtown Chapel Hill. Bike or walk to downtown, Bolin Creek trail, bookstore, restaurants, park, running trails. House is on the free bus line. Interior features knobby pine paneling in living room and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. Excellent rental history.
TMLS #800827
Jul 27, 2005
Sold
$175,000
$161/sq ft
Jun 9, 2005
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2005
Listed
$189,900
$175/sq ft
Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home near campus and future Carolina North. Currently tenant occupied, lease ends May 31. Appliances convey as is. Seller to do 1031 exchange.
Public Records
Feb 23, 1998
Sold
$110,500
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1990
Sold
$74,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,208 (+20.7%)
$250,000 + $137,900
$387,900
2024
$4,315 (+2.7%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2023
$4,201 (+4.3%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2022
$4,029 (+1.3%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2021
$3,978 (+15.6%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2020
$3,443
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2019
$3,443 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2018
$3,360 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2017
$3,290 (+6.9%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2016
$3,079
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2015
$3,079 (+1.0%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2014
$3,048 (+1.8%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2013
$2,993 (+2.3%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2011
$2,926 (+0.2%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2010
$2,921
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
Tax history for 217 Barclay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,208 (+20.7%)
$250,000 + $137,900
$387,900
2024
$4,315 (+2.7%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2023
$4,201 (+4.3%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2022
$4,029 (+1.3%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2021
$3,978 (+15.6%)
$140,000 + $108,500
$248,500
2020
$3,443
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2019
$3,443 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2018
$3,360 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2017
$3,290 (+6.9%)
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2016
$3,079
$100,000 + $100,200
$200,200
2015
$3,079 (+1.0%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2014
$3,048 (+1.8%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2013
$2,993 (+2.3%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2011
$2,926 (+0.2%)
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
2010
$2,921
$96,649 + $84,667
$181,316
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,114
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9789129723
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator