Peaceful retreat in the heart of Carrboro! Come visit this UPDATED gem nestled in the trees and within the WALK ZONE for the elementary and middle schools! This home has been meticulously maintained and has received many updates over the years (see Features and Updates Sheet for complete details). As you enter, you'll notice the site finished hardwood flooring through most of the main level, as well as nearly all new windows. Delight in the chef's kitchen with a gas Wolf range, upgraded hood, Bosch dishwasher, large center island and more! The kitchen overlooks the spacious breakfast room and the family room beyond with its vaulted ceiling and fireplace with gas hook-up. Also on the main level, find a beautiful dining room, a wet bar, a wide welcoming foyer, a pretty powder room, a laundry room, and one of two amazing primary suites! The main level primary bedroom with plentiful windows leads to a luxurious spa-like bathroom with a curbless shower, heated floors, quartz countertops, and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Upstairs, find 4 additional bedrooms, one being a second primary suite - complete with a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and another spa-like bathroom featuring heated floors, heated towel rod, double sinks, Carrara marble countertops - gorgeous! The other 3 bedrooms on this level are generously sized, the hall bathroom offers a granite countertop with two sinks, and don't miss the huge bonus room ready for playtime, movies, workouts and more! Outside, relax on the dreamy screened porch with its solar shades, vaulted ceiling, and ceiling fan. Step out onto the sunny deck and gaze out over your private forest! The back is fenced in and offers low maintenance living! In front, note the custom designed front porch, the stone walkway, and the beautiful mature landscaping! An irrigation system waters the beds near the street, while a drip system on a timer waters the plants near the house. This home easily accommodates generational living, an in-home au pair, or live-in care! Welcome to a great floor plan with updates galore, a private back yard with town-owned land to the right, and a fabulous location just a stroll away from the schools and a quick drive to the shops and restaurants of Carrboro!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Denise Kennihan• Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
Listed by Jay Kennihan• Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
BEAUTIFUL TRANSITIONAL WITH A WONDERFUL SUNROOM/OFFICE. KITCHEN WITH ISLAND AND DESK OPEN TO FAMILY ROOM WITH 2-STORY CEILING. BUTLERS PANTRY, HARDWOOD FLOORS ON 1ST FLR ALL BUT FR, PLUS CROWM MOULDING. MASRTER WITH TREY CEILI NG AND WHIRLPOOL. HUGE BONUS ROOM, PRIVATE WOODED LOT. SQUARE FOOTAGE TO BE VERIFIED
Public Records
Dec 4, 1995
Sold
$289,500
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,447 (+28.0%)
$310,000 + $593,400
$903,400
2024
$9,722 (+2.7%)
$100,000 + $469,500
$569,500
2023
$9,470 (+1.2%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2022
$9,363 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2021
$9,292 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2020
$9,120 (+9.7%)
$100,000 + $432,500
$532,500
2019
$8,315 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $432,500
$532,500
2018
$8,196 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2017
$8,031 (+11.2%)
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2016
$7,223
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2015
$7,223 (+0.6%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2014
$7,183 (+0.9%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2013
$7,118 (+1.1%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2011
$7,041
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2010
$7,036
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
Tax history for 301 Cates Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,447 (+28.0%)
$310,000 + $593,400
$903,400
2024
$9,722 (+2.7%)
$100,000 + $469,500
$569,500
2023
$9,470 (+1.2%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2022
$9,363 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2021
$9,292 (+1.9%)
$100,000 + $464,100
$564,100
2020
$9,120 (+9.7%)
$100,000 + $432,500
$532,500
2019
$8,315 (+1.5%)
$100,000 + $432,500
$532,500
2018
$8,196 (+2.1%)
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2017
$8,031 (+11.2%)
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2016
$7,223
$100,000 + $385,200
$485,200
2015
$7,223 (+0.6%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2014
$7,183 (+0.9%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2013
$7,118 (+1.1%)
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2011
$7,041
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
2010
$7,036
$98,725 + $325,930
$424,655
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
3,368
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9779240565
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R20
Residential Districts
The purpose of each of the foregoing residential districts is to secure for the persons who reside there a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live, sheltered from incompatible and disruptive activities that properly belong in non-residential districts
Jan 16, 2024 • Final
Residential renovation
Renovate the first floor living room and sun room into a bathroom and sleeping area. The project includes electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning work, with structural support as specified in an engineering report.
Bathroom
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
Jan 16, 2024 • Final
Certificate - certificate of compliance
Remodel the existing space to add a new bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 3255.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath
Living Area: 3,255
Above Grade Finished Area: 3255.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 12210.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Cates Farm HOA - Mill House Properties
Association Name: One Time Payment by Buyer of $150 due at closing
Association Amenities: Maintenance, Management
Association Fee: 198.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 150.0
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From Hillsborough Rd in Carrboro, go north on Cates Farm Rd. House will be on the left
Latitude: 35.933282
Longitude: -79.094189
Postal Code: 27516
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Orange County
APN: 9779240565
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: 2025-10-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-07-31T19:59:48Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-07-31T19:59:48Z
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Schools
C And L McDougle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
McDougle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 105° 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
$956,000 – $1.16M
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