Just Listed 7/17/17. Welcome home to this bright, desirable Williams Woods-Cates Farm custom built home. Updated gourmet kitchen with granite counters, dbl ovens, and island. Open floor plan w/ refinished hdwds on main level, office on main w/ cherry built ins and views to wooded back. Large master bdrm & bath, a large playroom w/ built ins and window seat too! New carpet throughout upstairs, Private deck, Landscaped back yard. Cul-de-sac, walk-in crawl space. Walk to McDougle schools & trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rene Hendrickson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Claudette Anderson• eRealty and Associates, Inc
Just Listed 7/17/17. Welcome home to this bright, desirable Williams Woods-Cates Farm custom built home. Updated gourmet kitchen with granite counters, dbl ovens, and island. Open floor plan w/ refinished hdwds on main level, office on main w/ cherry built ins and views to wooded back. Large master bdrm & bath, a large playroom w/ built ins and window seat too! New carpet throughout upstairs, Private deck, Landscaped back yard. Cul-de-sac, walk-in crawl space. Walk to McDougle schools & trails.
Public Records
Dec 30, 2009
Sold
$542,000
$154/sq ft
TMLS #1674339
Dec 30, 2009
Sold
$542,500
$154/sq ft
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2009
Listed
$555,000
$158/sq ft
+7
It really doesn't get any better than this!Fantastic exec. home in desirable Williams Woods/Cates Farm!Custom built home-granite counters, dbl ovens, open fl. plan, hdwds on main level, office on main level(could be sun rm)huge master bdrm & bath; cherry built-ins, private extensively landscaped back yard w/ irrigation sys. Cul-de-sac, walk-in crawl space. Walk to McDougle schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,078 (+30.5%)
$310,000 + $566,100
$876,100
2024
$9,256 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2023
$9,100 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2022
$8,997 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2021
$8,929 (+1.8%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2020
$8,771 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2019
$8,756 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2018
$8,631 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2017
$8,461 (+4.7%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2016
$8,080
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2015
$8,080 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2014
$8,040 (+1.2%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2013
$7,945 (+1.7%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2011
$7,811
$120,266 + $351,508
$471,774
2010
$7,806
$120,266 + $351,508
$471,774
Tax history for 503 Cates Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,078 (+30.5%)
$310,000 + $566,100
$876,100
2024
$9,256 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2023
$9,100 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2022
$8,997 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2021
$8,929 (+1.8%)
$100,000 + $441,500
$541,500
2020
$8,771 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2019
$8,756 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2018
$8,631 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2017
$8,461 (+4.7%)
$100,000 + $411,600
$511,600
2016
$8,080
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2015
$8,080 (+0.5%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2014
$8,040 (+1.2%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2013
$7,945 (+1.7%)
$120,300 + $355,500
$475,800
2011
$7,811
$120,266 + $351,508
$471,774
2010
$7,806
$120,266 + $351,508
$471,774
*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
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
3,432
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9779159694
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R15
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, 2025 • Final
Certificate - certificate of compliance
Install an electric vehicle charger.
Electrical
Ev charger
Jan 16, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Install a new circuit for a hardwired Tesla wall connector located in the garage next to the electrical panel.
Electrical
Ev charger
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Sound
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Masonry
Directions: From I-40W take exit 266 / NC-86, turn LEFT. RIGHT on Homestead Rd. LEFT on Stratford Dr. LEFT on Autumn Dr. LEFT onto Cates Farm Road. Home is on the left.
Latitude: 35.93625
Longitude: -79.094454
Postal Code: 27516
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,432
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Orange County
APN: 9779159694
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-10-27
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:19:09Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:31:51Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-10-27T15:54:14Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 560000.0
Around this home
Schools
C And L McDougle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
McDougle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 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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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
$916,000 – $1.11M
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