Perfect on Purefoy! Modernist home within walking distance of UNC. Cool architectural details add so much charm and character. The living room has real hardwood floors and a Vermont Casting wood stove. A true cook's kitchen! Wood beam ceiling, granite countertops and tile backsplash. Custom cabinetry, wine cooler and high-end appliances including gas range. Primary suite with wall of windows and en-suite 1/2 bath. Renovated bathroom with tile shower surround. A year round sunroom overlooks the back garden and is perfect for morning coffee. Upstairs flex space can be a bedroom/office/exercise room. The private screened porch feels like a tree house and fruit trees, vegetable garden and specimen plants create a secret garden! Fully fenced yard and plenty of room to garden and play. Designed by noted modernist architect Lucy Carol Davis. New HVAC system and freshly painted. Nothing to do but unpack! Minutes to UNC Hospital, Kenan Business School, Gillings Public Health, busline and Merritt's for a BLT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Michele Burris• Local Market Realty, LLC
First time on the market! This custom designed home by local architect, Lucy Carol Davis, has been gently lived in by the original owner and is ready for new ones! Nestled in the trees a mere steps from world famous Merritts Grill and UNC, this location is ideal for people who spend long hours on campus. The screened porch feels like a treehouse in the summer and in the winter, the Vermont Casting woodstove will keep you toasty. This place is so charming, you're gonna love it. I guarantee it.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,412 (+53.3%)
$300,000 + $181,500
$481,500
2024
$4,183 (+2.7%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2023
$4,073 (+4.3%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2022
$3,907 (+1.3%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2021
$3,857 (+9.9%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2020
$3,509
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2019
$3,509 (+2.5%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2018
$3,425 (+2.1%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2017
$3,354 (+5.6%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2016
$3,177
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2015
$3,177 (+1.3%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2014
$3,135 (+1.9%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2013
$3,077 (+1.9%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2011
$3,020 (+0.2%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2010
$3,015
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
Tax history for 303 Purefoy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,412 (+53.3%)
$300,000 + $181,500
$481,500
2024
$4,183 (+2.7%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2023
$4,073 (+4.3%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2022
$3,907 (+1.3%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2021
$3,857 (+9.9%)
$139,500 + $101,000
$240,500
2020
$3,509
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2019
$3,509 (+2.5%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2018
$3,425 (+2.1%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2017
$3,354 (+5.6%)
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2016
$3,177
$112,500 + $91,800
$204,300
2015
$3,177 (+1.3%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2014
$3,135 (+1.9%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2013
$3,077 (+1.9%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2011
$3,020 (+0.2%)
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
2010
$3,015
$72,198 + $115,249
$187,447
*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
1
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,046
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9788302548
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-4
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
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Mary Scroggs
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From 15-501, exit at 15-501/N. 86 exit (S. Columbia.) Turn right on Purefoy Road. House is at the fork of Purefoy and Howell. Sign is at the driveway entrance- house at the end of the driveway.
Latitude: 35.895029
Longitude: -79.056342
Postal Code: 27514
Road Frontage Type: City Street, Easement
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,046
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Orange County
APN: 9788302548
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2024-05-24
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-04-21T00:00:14Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2024-04-19T18:18:05Z
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Schools
Mary Scroggs Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $560,000
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