Stunning panoramic views of the wooded lot welcomes you to this warm home in a highly desirable Chapel Hill neighborhood. Enjoy morning birds and the evening breeze from the phenomenal screened porch. 4 bed, 3.5 baths, including a spacious one-bedroom apartment for potential income or in-laws. Primary suite on the main level. Walkable to Franklin St. Generous home office and walk-out basement. Built in sound system, bookcases, and recessed lighting. Ample storage, both heated and unheated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Zachary Howell• Peak, Swirles & Cavallito
Bought with Josh McGinnis• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Source:TMLS #2534376
Redfin Estimate
$947,298
$527K since sold in February 2024$7,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 18% lower than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 6 comparable homes.
Stunning panoramic views of the wooded lot welcomes you to this warm home in a highly desirable Chapel Hill neighborhood. Enjoy morning birds and the evening breeze from the phenomenal screened porch. 4 bed, 3.5 baths, including a spacious one-bedroom apartment for potential income or in-laws. Primary suite on the main level. Walkable to Franklin St. Generous home office and walk-out basement. Built in sound system, bookcases, and recessed lighting. Ample storage, both heated and unheated.
TMLS #717344
Feb 25, 2004
Sold
$360,000
$120/sq ft
Jan 19, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 14, 2003
Listed
$385,000
$129/sq ft
A rare find! 5BR home in CH's most desirable older h'hood. Main level-spacious LR w/ wall of windows, sep DR opens to scr porch; well-arranged kit w/ recent updates. Lower level w/ 2BRs, ba & large FR w/ access to backyard. Currently rented as apt thru 5/31/04. Nestled on wooded acre amid dogwoods & oaks. Well-maint. home affords retreat-walking distance of town & UNC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,505 (+8.9%)
$337,500 + $452,900
$790,400
2024
$9,647 (+18.5%)
$262,500 + $302,200
$564,700
2023
$8,141 (+4.3%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2022
$7,804 (+1.3%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2021
$7,704 (−2.8%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2020
$7,927
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2019
$7,927 (+2.4%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2018
$7,745 (+2.1%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2017
$7,587 (−3.3%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2016
$7,848
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2015
$7,848 (+3.2%)
$229,500 + $243,100
$472,600
2014
$7,603 (+1.9%)
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2013
$7,462 (+2.8%)
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2011
$7,259
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2010
$7,254
$229,536 + $228,001
$457,537
Tax history for 38 Mount Bolus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,505 (+8.9%)
$337,500 + $452,900
$790,400
2024
$9,647 (+18.5%)
$262,500 + $302,200
$564,700
2023
$8,141 (+4.3%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2022
$7,804 (+1.3%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2021
$7,704 (−2.8%)
$262,500 + $224,900
$487,400
2020
$7,927
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2019
$7,927 (+2.4%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2018
$7,745 (+2.1%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2017
$7,587 (−3.3%)
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2016
$7,848
$262,500 + $209,100
$471,600
2015
$7,848 (+3.2%)
$229,500 + $243,100
$472,600
2014
$7,603 (+1.9%)
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2013
$7,462 (+2.8%)
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2011
$7,259
$229,500 + $230,800
$460,300
2010
$7,254
$229,536 + $228,001
$457,537
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Part Basement
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MT BOLUS EXT
Living Sq. Ft: 2,994
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,760
Building Sq. Ft: 2,994
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MP 38 MT BOLUS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 299
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,363
Legal Lot Number: 38
Municipality Name: CHAPEL HILL TWP
Acres: 0.72
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL- IMPROVED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CTY & CH SCH & CHAPEL HILL
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,994
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Orange County
APN: 9789534025
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Estes Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$900,000 – $1.09M
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