Passive solar contemporary, built by Paul Konove, is elegant and whimsical, full of purpose, excellent materials and possibilities for expansion or apartment rental. 2x6 walls, metal roof, Joe Kenlan FP, woodstove in shop basement, 12 stained glass windows, embellishments skillfully integrated. Grounds include 3 studios, one phenomenal meditation gazebo and a sweet log cabin. Formerly home to the much publicized The Last Unicorn, a house and garden emporium, its creative genius, Gaines Steer, is moving on.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
5.15 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Louise Barnum• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
Bought with Crystal Fisher• Weaver Street Realty & Auction
Source:TMLS #2026766
Redfin Estimate
$614,938
$260K since sold in February 2018$12K since July
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This home's estimate is 24.2% lower than the average sale price ($811K) of 5 comparable homes.
Passive solar contemporary, built by Paul Konove, is elegant and whimsical, full of purpose, excellent materials and possibilities for expansion or apartment rental. 2x6 walls, metal roof, Joe Kenlan FP, woodstove in shop basement, 12 stained glass windows, embellishments skillfully integrated. Grounds include 3 studios, one phenomenal meditation gazebo and a sweet log cabin. Formerly home to the much publicized The Last Unicorn, a house and garden emporium, its creative genius, Gaines Steer, is moving on.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,768 (+21.7%)
$129,746 + $384,587
$514,333
2024
$3,096 (+4.7%)
$129,746 + $384,587
$514,333
2023
$2,957 (+4.1%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2022
$2,841 (+1.2%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2021
$2,806 (+28.0%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2020
$2,193
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2019
$2,193 (+7.4%)
$111,786 + $154,029
$265,815
2017
$2,041 (−1.8%)
$111,786 + $154,029
$265,815
2016
$2,079 (+1.5%)
$108,060 + $154,029
$262,089
2015
$2,048 (+2.0%)
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2014
$2,008
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2013
$2,009
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2012
$2,009 (+3.0%)
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2011
$1,950
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
Tax history for 536 Edwards Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,768 (+21.7%)
$129,746 + $384,587
$514,333
2024
$3,096 (+4.7%)
$129,746 + $384,587
$514,333
2023
$2,957 (+4.1%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2022
$2,841 (+1.2%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2021
$2,806 (+28.0%)
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2020
$2,193
$87,341 + $259,527
$346,868
2019
$2,193 (+7.4%)
$111,786 + $154,029
$265,815
2017
$2,041 (−1.8%)
$111,786 + $154,029
$265,815
2016
$2,079 (+1.5%)
$108,060 + $154,029
$262,089
2015
$2,048 (+2.0%)
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2014
$2,008
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2013
$2,009
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2012
$2,009 (+3.0%)
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
2011
$1,950
$108,060 + $157,263
$265,323
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Residential District
This district is primarily for low to moderate density residential development within the residential-agricultural areas of the jurisdiction.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 582
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EDWARDS RDG PARTNERSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,802
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,059
Building Sq. Ft: 2,384
# of Stories: 1.72
Legal Description: LOT 9
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 224,290
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Name: WILLIAMS
Acres: 5.149
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: NORTH CHATHAM
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,802
Stories: 1.72
Lot Size: 5.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Chatham County
APN: 0062126
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Chatham Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Seaforth High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
6/10
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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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Historical weather
Chapel Hill, NC • 27517
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$585,000 – $708,000
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