Back on market, buyers backed out. Personal reasons. Showings start Saturday. This is not your ordinary home. Welcome to this mid-century beauty, where you'll find charm, interest and an invitation to enjoy the surrounding gardens through walls of windows. It was originally built in 1957 and reimagined in 1977 by Sam Hitt, director of UNC's Health Sciences Library and avid gardener. With large, flexible living and dining spaces, this house easily allows for graceful entertaining in addition to casual family life. The Mexican tiles throughout the first floor are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional flooring, which keeps the house wonderfully cool in the summertime. You'll find built-in bookcases and window seats at every turn. The main floor primary bedroom is a true suite with ensuite bath and a large office. Come see this truly unique home for yourself! Relax in your hacienda. According to Orange County, since this property was platted prior to 1989 you have the potential to build a second home for multi-generational families (or rental). Yes, Chapel Hill Carrboro Schools. Yes, 4 miles to Carrboro and easy access to UNC. Yes, chickens, goats and bees. Back on market, buyers backed out. Personal reasons.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mike Hickey• Triangle Real Estate Services
Bought with Anne Holland• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Very special opportunity to own a classic Chapel Hill retreat. Stunning contemporary on 5 gorgeous acres with lovely gardens and fantastic stonework. Four BR / 3 1/2 BA with palatial first floor owners's suite. Beautiful tiled first level. An absolute must see - too many special features to list! AHS warranty; CH schools. .. only 5.5 miles to downtown Carrboro!
TMLS #868344
Aug 21, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2006
Listed
$579,000
$149/sq ft
TMLS #858277
Jun 1, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2006
Listed
$599,000
$154/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,319 (+8.4%)
$224,200 + $471,700
$695,900
2024
$5,830 (+2.2%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2023
$5,702 (+2.5%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2022
$5,563 (+2.0%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2021
$5,455 (+13.5%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2020
$4,806
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2019
$4,806 (+2.1%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2018
$4,707 (+1.2%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2017
$4,652 (−7.5%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2016
$5,028
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2015
$5,028 (+1.7%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2014
$4,946 (+1.7%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2013
$4,864 (+9.2%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2011
$4,455 (+0.2%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2010
$4,445
$169,386 + $229,236
$398,622
Tax history for 2819 Meacham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,319 (+8.4%)
$224,200 + $471,700
$695,900
2024
$5,830 (+2.2%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2023
$5,702 (+2.5%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2022
$5,563 (+2.0%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2021
$5,455 (+13.5%)
$161,500 + $317,300
$478,800
2020
$4,806
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2019
$4,806 (+2.1%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2018
$4,707 (+1.2%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2017
$4,652 (−7.5%)
$149,500 + $246,500
$396,000
2016
$5,028
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2015
$5,028 (+1.7%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2014
$4,946 (+1.7%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2013
$4,864 (+9.2%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2011
$4,455 (+0.2%)
$169,400 + $244,400
$413,800
2010
$4,445
$169,386 + $229,236
$398,622
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
3,648
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9767309055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
RB
Rural Buffer District
The purpose of the Rural Buffer (RB) District is to provide locations for rural residential developments and agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural uses which serve to buffer or separate more intensively planned and/or developed portions of Orange County. Development within the Rural Buffer (RB) District is at very low densities (the minimum lot size per dwelling unit is two acres) and relies on individual wells and ground absorption systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal, respectively.
Aug 10, 2011 • Final
Building permit - residential renovation
Bathroom
HVAC
Kitchen
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: No
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Induction Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Directions: From Carrboro take Smith Level Road to a right on Damascus Church. Left on Meacham. 2nd drive on right after Wolf's Trail. - or Jones Ferry to left on Damascus Church. then right on Meacham - same as above
Latitude: 35.865434
Longitude: -79.121517
Postal Code: 27516
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,648
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Orange County
APN: 9767309055
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-05-16
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-03-17T13:42:50Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-04-09T19:44:33Z
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Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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McDougle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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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Estimated sale price
$895,000 – $1.08M
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