Award-winning restored home on 2+ acres in one of downtown Chapel Hill’s most sought-after neighborhoods. No traffic and walking distance to UNC campus. Home has 4 levels, lots of room for family and guests, space for a large private office, and beautiful hardscapes and patios. Perfect for adding a pool or additional stand alone garage/guest house. Completely renovated in 2011 by historic restoration specialist Diane Eckland. Chapel Hill Preservation Founder's Award "For Rehabilitation of 5 Buttons Rd
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$537Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cynthia Smith• Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with Lia Williams• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Award-winning restored home on 2+ acres in one of downtown Chapel Hill's most sought-after neighborhoods. No traffic and walking distance to UNC campus. Home has 4 levels, lots of room for family and guests, space for a large private office, and beautiful hardscapes and patios. Perfect for adding a pool or additional stand alone garage/guest house. Completely renovated in 2011 by historic restoration specialist Diane Eckland. Chapel Hill Preservation Founder's Award "For Rehabilitation of 5 Buttons Rd
TMLS #1738672
Jan 21, 2011
Sold
$715,000
$159/sq ft
Jan 21, 2011
Sold
$715,000
$159/sq ft
Jan 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$800,000
$178/sq ft
Jul 21, 2010
Listed
$800,000
$178/sq ft
Handsome older place set in one of Chapel Hill's finest, really large & close-in, & elevated home sites. Room to add on in any direction. Short walk to UNC campus & hospitals, Botanical Gardens, trails, sports & many cultural events. Ready to fix up for another 70 yrs. Sturdy construction, classic custom architecture. Nat. gas avail. Baseboard heat in rec room only. I-40 handy
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,332 (+40.4%)
$1,113,600 + $897,900
$2,011,500
2024
$18,762 (+2.9%)
$601,100 + $508,700
$1,109,800
2023
$18,237 (+26.7%)
$601,100 + $508,700
$1,109,800
2022
$14,398 (+1.3%)
$507,100 + $402,700
$909,800
2021
$14,212 (−2.8%)
$507,100 + $402,700
$909,800
2020
$14,622
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2019
$14,622 (+2.3%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2018
$14,295 (+2.1%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2017
$14,003 (−1.6%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2016
$14,226
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2015
$14,226 (+0.4%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2014
$14,175 (+1.9%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2013
$13,910 (+16.1%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2011
$11,985
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2010
$11,980
$410,436 + $351,365
$761,801
Tax history for 5 Buttons Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,332 (+40.4%)
$1,113,600 + $897,900
$2,011,500
2024
$18,762 (+2.9%)
$601,100 + $508,700
$1,109,800
2023
$18,237 (+26.7%)
$601,100 + $508,700
$1,109,800
2022
$14,398 (+1.3%)
$507,100 + $402,700
$909,800
2021
$14,212 (−2.8%)
$507,100 + $402,700
$909,800
2020
$14,622
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2019
$14,622 (+2.3%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2018
$14,295 (+2.1%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2017
$14,003 (−1.6%)
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2016
$14,226
$507,100 + $372,900
$880,000
2015
$14,226 (+0.4%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2014
$14,175 (+1.9%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2013
$13,910 (+16.1%)
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2011
$11,985
$410,400 + $453,400
$863,800
2010
$11,980
$410,436 + $351,365
$761,801
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
4,490
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9788835278
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 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.
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Glenwood
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 By-pass / Fordham Blvd.: Head East on Raleigh Road/ NC 54 towards campus, Left on Country Club Road, Right on Laurel Hill Road, Right on Buttons Road Go to End of Road on Right Side.
Latitude: 35.902438
Longitude: -79.038186
Postal Code: 27514
Road Frontage Type: Other
Community Information
Community Features: Historical Area
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,490
Stories: 2.75
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Orange County
APN: 9788835278
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-03-14
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-09-11T19:21:46Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:55:46Z
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Schools
Glenwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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, 16 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
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Estimated sale price
$2.29M – $2.77M
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