Situated on over an acre of land yet a short walk from award-winning restaurants, shops and the Bolinwood Trail, this J. P. Goforth-designed cottage is a colonial classic with elegant interior finishes. The remarkable landscaped gardens offer a sense of seclusion which sets this home apart. Ample decks and covered and a screened porch further integrate the surroundings while the bonus room above the garage is perfect for an office, nursery or exercise space. Fenced and gated. Newer roof and sealed crawl space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Phil Bick• Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Listed by Martha Bick• Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
Bought with Marie Brockenbrough• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Situated on over an acre of land yet a short walk from award-winning restaurants, shops and the Bolinwood Trail, this J. P. Goforth-designed cottage is a colonial classic with elegant interior finishes. The remarkable landscaped gardens offer a sense of seclusion which sets this home apart. Ample decks and covered and a screened porch further integrate the surroundings while the bonus room above the garage is perfect for an office, nursery or exercise space. Fenced and gated. Newer roof and sealed crawl space.
TMLS #2305268
Jun 18, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2020
Listed
$725,000
$302/sq ft
TMLS #477584
Aug 13, 1998
Sold
$350,000
$146/sq ft
May 27, 1998
Listing Removed
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May 12, 1998
Listed
$350,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,934 (−7.4%)
$375,000 + $367,800
$742,800
2024
$10,723 (+2.8%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2023
$10,428 (+4.3%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2022
$9,995 (+10.7%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2021
$9,031 (−2.7%)
$315,000 + $257,600
$572,600
2020
$9,279
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2019
$9,279 (+2.3%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2018
$9,067 (+2.1%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2017
$8,882 (+10.1%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2016
$8,068
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2015
$8,068 (+0.6%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2014
$8,019 (+1.9%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2013
$7,870 (+2.5%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2011
$7,676
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2010
$7,671
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
Tax history for 3 Mt Bolus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,934 (−7.4%)
$375,000 + $367,800
$742,800
2024
$10,723 (+2.8%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2023
$10,428 (+4.3%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2022
$9,995 (+10.7%)
$350,000 + $277,700
$627,700
2021
$9,031 (−2.7%)
$315,000 + $257,600
$572,600
2020
$9,279
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2019
$9,279 (+2.3%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2018
$9,067 (+2.1%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2017
$8,882 (+10.1%)
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2016
$8,068
$315,000 + $238,200
$553,200
2015
$8,068 (+0.6%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2014
$8,019 (+1.9%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2013
$7,870 (+2.5%)
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2011
$7,676
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
2010
$7,671
$191,671 + $292,937
$484,608
*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
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,432
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9789422858
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 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
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 2404.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2404.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.12
Lot Size Area: 1.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 91x70x171x165x78x137x250
Lot Size Square Feet: 48787.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 9279.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: Take MLK Blvd from downtown Chapel Hill, right on Mt. Bolus, house is on the right.
Latitude: 35.928664
Longitude: -79.053025
Postal Code: 27514
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,432
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Orange County
APN: 9789422858
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
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Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-05-10
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T18:12:30Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:51:28Z
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$923,000 – $1.12M
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