Designed by Jim Webb, this one-level Modernist home on 1.17 acres features a gated entry courtyard and fenced, mature landscaping. This quiet retreat is included in the NCModernist Registry and featured in the Jan 2026 issue of Retrofit Home magazine -- thoughtfully restored and renovated while preserving its clean lines and connection to nature. The main living area is wrapped in expansive glass, capturing magical morning light and views of the surrounding landscape. The east wing, also designed by Webb, includes a garden room (swoon), a private guest/flex suite with separate HVAC, and a second living area -- ideal for multigenerational living or guests. Features include 3 bedrooms/3 baths, crisply renovated kitchen, cedar siding, 2023 roof, newer doors and windows, one-car garage/workshop, screened porch, paver patio, a sunset terrace for alfresco dining, and wait 'til you see the peonies! Nestled within nature, enjoy peaceful privacy minutes from UNC, campus amenities, and the Bolin Creek Trail. A Modernist home this well maintained is truly a distinctive offering.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.17 acresLot Size
$493Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Clickit Realty by Homezu Ayers• HomeZu
Bought with Michele Burris• Local Market Realty, LLC
Mid-Century Modernist home on gorgeous 1.1-acre lot that borders town greenspace in the center of Chapel Hill. Original house and 1957 addition designed by noted architect, James Webb, who brought California bay area design ideas to North Carolina. The home features many glass doors and windows that offer amazing private views. Three bedrooms, three full baths. Double stained glass front doors open to a foyer that leads to the living/dining area with high ceilings and a fireplace. Kitchen features a breakfast area, tile flooring and backsplash, granite counters, and stainless-steel appliances including a Thermador range. There is a cozy den/family room near the kitchen. The large primary bedroom features a wall of closets with built-ins and an ensuite bath with tile shower. The large second bedroom has a deep closet and an ensuite bath. The third bedroom and bath are at the other end of the house, ideal for guests. A bright flex space that was the original garden room works well as a home office or studio. Hardwood and cork flooring throughout the house. Screened porch with slate flooring opens to a private patio. One-car garage. Excellent storage in the many interior closets and storage areas, plus garden storage closets on the exterior. There is a gated driveway with deer fencing to protect the mature azaleas, camellias, hydrangeas, and dogwood trees. Also, there is another fenced vegetable garden with raised beds and fig trees.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2014
Sold
$561,000
$209/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 2011
Sold
$450,000
$168/sq ft
TMLS #1741768
Apr 13, 2011
Sold
$437,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 16, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2010
Listed
$455,000
$170/sq ft
+7
This classic "Mid-Century Modern" contemporary has been well maintained and while it retains much of its original detail, many systems and windows have been updated. The original design of this home, including custom built-in cabinetry, screened patio and glass-walled sunroom, offers an ease of living valued by today's homeowner coupled with the style of a classic era.
Public Records
Apr 14, 1989
Sold
$175,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,254 (+1.6%)
$375,000 + $389,600
$764,600
2024
$10,095 (+2.8%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2023
$9,820 (+4.3%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2022
$9,414 (+1.3%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2021
$9,293 (−3.1%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2020
$9,588
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2019
$9,588 (+2.4%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2018
$9,367 (+2.1%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2017
$9,177 (+8.1%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2016
$8,488
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2015
$8,488 (+0.6%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2014
$8,438 (+1.9%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2013
$8,281 (+2.3%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2011
$8,092 (−2.9%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2010
$8,331
$253,002 + $271,918
$524,920
Tax history for 32 Mount Bolus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,254 (+1.6%)
$375,000 + $389,600
$764,600
2024
$10,095 (+2.8%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2023
$9,820 (+4.3%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2022
$9,414 (+1.3%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2021
$9,293 (−3.1%)
$350,000 + $237,600
$587,600
2020
$9,588
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2019
$9,588 (+2.4%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2018
$9,367 (+2.1%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2017
$9,177 (+8.1%)
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2016
$8,488
$350,000 + $220,200
$570,200
2015
$8,488 (+0.6%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2014
$8,438 (+1.9%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2013
$8,281 (+2.3%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2011
$8,092 (−2.9%)
$253,000 + $256,100
$509,100
2010
$8,331
$253,002 + $271,918
$524,920
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,680
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9789623697
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
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Workshop in Garage
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer/Dryer Stacked