509 Cates Farm Rd is a 2,924 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chapel Hill data, we estimate the home's value is $858,551.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$858,551
$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($924K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,135 (+33.6%)
$310,000 + $496,300
$806,300
2024
$8,335 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2023
$8,195 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2022
$8,102 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2021
$8,041 (+1.0%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2020
$7,962 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2019
$7,947 (+4,836.7%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2018
$161 (−97.9%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2017
$7,671 (+4.5%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2016
$7,338
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2015
$7,338 (+0.5%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2014
$7,298 (+1.2%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2013
$7,212 (+0.9%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2011
$7,151
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2010
$7,146
$119,996 + $311,412
$431,408
Tax history for 509 Cates Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,135 (+33.6%)
$310,000 + $496,300
$806,300
2024
$8,335 (+1.7%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2023
$8,195 (+1.1%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2022
$8,102 (+0.8%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2021
$8,041 (+1.0%)
$100,000 + $386,200
$486,200
2020
$7,962 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2019
$7,947 (+4,836.7%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2018
$161 (−97.9%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2017
$7,671 (+4.5%)
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2016
$7,338
$100,000 + $363,100
$463,100
2015
$7,338 (+0.5%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2014
$7,298 (+1.2%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2013
$7,212 (+0.9%)
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2011
$7,151
$120,100 + $311,400
$431,500
2010
$7,146
$119,996 + $311,412
$431,408
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 21, 2020 • Final
Residential mechanical
HVAC
Jan 21, 2020 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WILLIAMS WOODS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,924
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,056
Building Sq. Ft: 3,384
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: #23 WILLIAMS WOODS P75/99 & P95/180
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,424
Legal Lot Number: 23
Municipality Name: CHAPEL HILL TWP
Acres: 0.4
Zoning Code: R15
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL- IMPROVED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CTY & CH SCH & CARRBORO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Orange County
APN: 9779250872
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$816,000 – $988,000
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