Immediately call your agent to see this home- SERIOUSLY! Williams Woods proximity to EVERYTHING and just a short stroll to Bolin Creek Trail, with miles of miles of forest and creeks to enjoy. Home features wooded lot, spectacular sun room w/ fireplace (plus one in family rm), updated kitchen with gorgeous built-ins and backsplash. Master suite and spa perfect for restoration from the day. Plethora of space and light-bathed windows will effortlessly make you want to call 505 Cates Farm your new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rene Hendrickson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Linda Craft• Linda Craft Team, REALTORS
Immediately call your agent to see this home- SERIOUSLY! Williams Woods proximity to EVERYTHING and just a short stroll to Bolin Creek Trail, with miles of miles of forest and creeks to enjoy. Home features wooded lot, spectacular sun room w/ fireplace (plus one in family rm), updated kitchen with gorgeous built-ins and backsplash. Master suite and spa perfect for restoration from the day. Plethora of space and light-bathed windows will effortlessly make you want to call 505 Cates Farm your new home.
Public Records
Jun 18, 2001
Sold
$369,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1996
Sold
$251,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,569 (+27.6%)
$310,000 + $602,400
$912,400
2024
$9,847 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2023
$9,682 (+1.2%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2022
$9,571 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2021
$9,499 (+2.9%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2020
$9,228 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2019
$9,213 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2018
$9,082 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2017
$8,908 (+7.4%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2016
$8,296 (−3.1%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2015
$8,562
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2014
$8,565 (+1.0%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2013
$8,480 (+0.9%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2011
$8,407 (−0.1%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2010
$8,419
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
Tax history for 505 Cates Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,569 (+27.6%)
$310,000 + $602,400
$912,400
2024
$9,847 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2023
$9,682 (+1.2%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2022
$9,571 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2021
$9,499 (+2.9%)
$100,000 + $477,000
$577,000
2020
$9,228 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2019
$9,213 (+1.4%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2018
$9,082 (+2.0%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2017
$8,908 (+7.4%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2016
$8,296 (−3.1%)
$100,000 + $439,000
$539,000
2015
$8,562
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2014
$8,565 (+1.0%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2013
$8,480 (+0.9%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2011
$8,407 (−0.1%)
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
2010
$8,419
$118,833 + $369,841
$488,674
*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
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
3,370
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9779159773
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.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Water Purifier
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 3679.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3679.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Lot Size Dimensions: 231x26x170x94x129
Lot Size Square Feet: 20473.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 8565.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Williams Woods
Association Fee: 180.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - McDougle
High School: CH/Carrboro - Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From I-40, take exit 266. Go south on 86, then take a right on the Weaver Dairy Rd Exit. Right on Homestead. Left on Stratford Dr. Left on Autumn Dr. Left on Cates Farm.
Latitude: 35.936538
Longitude: -79.094551
Postal Code: 27516
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,370
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Orange County
APN: 9779159773
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-08-24
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:20:36Z
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Schools
C And L McDougle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
McDougle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$953,000 – $1.15M
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