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Off market oct 2020 for $516K

$754,732

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,731/mo

•

2,047

sq ft

512 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

About this home

A beautifully renovated and reimagined home. Relish the charm of 1950’s architecture with the function, form and finishes of today’s highest standards. All set on 2 acres of unparalleled bucolic bliss! Rolling meadows, Neville Creek, old growth trees, and expansive flowering gardens. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings with exposed beams, rich hardwood flooring, and walls of windows to showcase the pastoral grounds. Large and light-filled living spaces are flexible in design and use. Just 6.4 miles to UNC!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$369Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Wendy Tanson, Broker, CRS Tanson • Nest Realty of the Triangle

Bought with Joel Sivertsen • Keller Williams Realty United

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•Source:TMLS #2339189

Redfin Estimate

$754,732

$239K since sold in October 2020$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 27.3% higher than the average sale price ($593K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$550,000
A
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$475,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
3433 Jones Ferry Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$735,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,451 sq ft
103 Wolfs Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$730,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
113 Mel Oaks Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$635,000
E
2 beds2 baths2,215 sq ft
512 Marion Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$432,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,073 sq ft
86a Willow Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Market trends in 27516, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$630K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

5 days MoM

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149

15 MoM

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Sale history for 512 Bowden Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2339189

Oct 1, 2020

Sold

$516,000

$252/sq ft

Sep 23, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 30, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 26, 2020

Listed

$479,000

$234/sq ft

A beautifully renovated and reimagined home. Relish the charm of 1950's architecture with the function, form and finishes of today's highest standards. All set on 2 acres of unparalleled bucolic bliss! Rolling meadows, Neville Creek, old growth trees, and expansive flowering gardens. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings with exposed beams, rich hardwood flooring, and walls of windows to showcase the pastoral grounds. Large and light-filled living spaces are flexible in design and use. Just 6.4 miles to UNC!

TMLS #2075424

Sep 23, 2016

Sold

$410,000

$200/sq ft

Jul 12, 2016

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2016

Listed

$399,000

$195/sq ft

+19

With its exposed brick and wooden beams, this house is truly a pastoral dream. Carefully and meticulously renovated by the current owners over the last two years, 512 Bowden possesses an unparalleled combination of visionary design and authentic materials. Situated on a knoll above the creek, walls of windows run across the rear overlooking the meadow and professionally cultivated ornamental gardens. Relax on the oversized screen porch or have a picnic under the walnut tree by the creek. 6.4 mi to UNC med

TMLS #1903073

Dec 18, 2013

Sold

$229,000

$112/sq ft

Dec 1, 2013

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2013

Price Changed

$259,900

$127/sq ft

Jul 26, 2013

Listed

$269,000

$131/sq ft

Jul 26, 2013

Listed

$259,900

$127/sq ft

TMLS #1887059

Jul 1, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 6, 2013

Price Changed

$299,000

$146/sq ft

May 26, 2013

Price Changed

$308,000

$150/sq ft

Apr 25, 2013

Listed

$325,000

$159/sq ft

TMLS #897689

Jan 3, 2007

Sold

$360,000

$176/sq ft

Nov 11, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Nov 6, 2006

Listed

$339,000

$166/sq ft

TMLS #895794

Oct 26, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Oct 25, 2006

Listed

$339,000

$166/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 2005

Sold

$301,000

$147/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,968 (+8.3%)

$136,500 + $492,900

$629,400

2024

$5,512 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2023

$5,392 (+2.9%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2022

$5,240 (+1.1%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2021

$5,184 (+20.3%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2020

$4,308 (+3.8%)

$95,000 + $254,100

$349,100

2019

$4,149 (+2.5%)

$95,000 + $254,100

$349,100

2018

$4,047 (+1.2%)

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2017

$4,000 (+8.2%)

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2016

$3,696

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2015

$3,696 (+21.6%)

$105,000 + $195,000

$300,000

2014

$3,040 (+3.5%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2013

$2,937 (+3.4%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2011

$2,841 (+1.2%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2010

$2,806

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

Tax history for 512 Bowden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,968 (+8.3%)

$136,500 + $492,900

$629,400

2024

$5,512 (+2.2%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2023

$5,392 (+2.9%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2022

$5,240 (+1.1%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2021

$5,184 (+20.3%)

$95,000 + $353,100

$448,100

2020

$4,308 (+3.8%)

$95,000 + $254,100

$349,100

2019

$4,149 (+2.5%)

$95,000 + $254,100

$349,100

2018

$4,047 (+1.2%)

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2017

$4,000 (+8.2%)

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2016

$3,696

$95,000 + $240,800

$335,800

2015

$3,696 (+21.6%)

$105,000 + $195,000

$300,000

2014

$3,040 (+3.5%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2013

$2,937 (+3.4%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2011

$2,841 (+1.2%)

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

2010

$2,806

$105,030 + $141,811

$246,841

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

2,115

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

9757988798

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Rural Buffer District

The purpose of the Rural Buffer (RB) District is to provide locations for rural residential developments and agricultural, silvicultural or horticultural uses which serve to buffer or separate more intensively planned and/or developed portions of Orange County. Development within the Rural Buffer (RB) District is at very low densities (the minimum lot size per dwelling unit is two acres) and relies on individual wells and ground absorption systems for domestic water supply and sewage disposal, respectively.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2047.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer, Level Flooring
Above Grade Finished Area: 2047.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.0
Lot Size Area: 2.0
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Zoning: rural buff

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4308.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
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: 15-501 South through Chapel Hill, to Jones Ferry Road exit. Left onto Jones Ferry. Right on Bowden Road. Home on left.
Latitude: 35.890341
Longitude: -79.13493
Postal Code: 27516

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,115
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Orange County
APN: 9757988798

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-10-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T20:31:17Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T18:48:29Z

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Schools

C And L McDougle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi

8/10

McDougle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

9/10

Chapel Hill High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Estimated sale price

$717,000 – $868,000

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Home values near 512 Bowden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2266 Sq. Ft.	$823,198
605 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$1,623,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
617 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3055 Sq. Ft.	$949,413
404 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$718,567

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$661,333
704 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3662 Sq. Ft.	$1,135,239

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