* * * The sellers of 603 Smith Level Rd have set an offer deadline of 3pm on 9/22. Please bring your highest and best offer by then. * * * A gardener's paradise, with solar panels to offset energy costs, and a large swimming pool and hot tub for summer entertaining. This truly unique home is located minutes from parks, shopping, schools, UNC and main travel routes. Mature landscaping consists of shrubs, flowers and specimen trees. Near the pool grows a fig tree. A large yard sits behind the home, perfect for play time. Visitors approach the home via a wooded lane and are greeted by a large brick patio with seating area. On one corner of the patio is found a detached office space. This space was used as a music studio and has some sound proofing. French doors can be opened to entertain parties on the patio. Once inside the home, many large windows and high ceilings fill the home with natural light. Many architectural details, some reclaimed, fill the spaces with charm. The family room, dining area, and kitchen are all one large space with views of the pool. Wide plank pine and brick flooring add style to this multi-level space. Built-in cabinetry and shelving add options for displaying artwork or a book collection. An electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. The pool and hot tub are accessed through the door in the family room. An outdoor shower is conveniently located near the pool. The home has three bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an en suite half bath. Both the half and full bath have been updated. Custom closet organizers are found in the bedrooms. An oversized, detached, two-car garage, with separate electric meter, offers room for a workspace as well as storage. Additional features of the home include newer stove, microwave, and kitchen sink, a newer heat pump, newer pool pump and liner, a whole house fan, and no HOA. This home has much to offer including great living spaces, a lovingly maintained garden, and exceptional outdoor areas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$342Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Culbreth• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bought with Kelly Lowry• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Est. $2,374 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 603 Smith Level Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10193208
Nov 5, 2026
Sold
$585,000
$342/sq ft
Oct 29, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2026
Listed
$565,000
$331/sq ft
TMLS #2410323
Nov 18, 2021
Sold
$440,000
$257/sq ft
Oct 9, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$450,000
$263/sq ft
Sep 28, 2021
Coming Soon
$450,000
$263/sq ft
Sep 28, 2021
Listed
$450,000
$263/sq ft
+17
Follow wooded lane to retreat on over 1/2 acre private wooded lot minutes from downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Walking distance to schools & busline. Charming ranch plan that embodies open concept living with abundant windows allowing in streams of natural light. Pine, oak and brick floors offer varying textures giving the home unique character. Oversized Detached 2 car garage perfect for workshop or artists studio. Enjoy a refreshing dip on hot day in the sparkling inground pool. Parklike- Mature trees
TMLS #2260262
Jul 16, 2019
Sold
$287,500
$168/sq ft
Jun 14, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 8, 2019
Listed
$285,000
$167/sq ft
+19
Peaceful retreat on over 1/2 acre private wooded lot minutes from downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Walking distance to schools and the busline. Charming ranch plan that embodies open concept living with abundant windows allowing in streams of natural light. Pine, oak and brick floors offer varying textures giving the home unique character. Oversized Detached 2 car garage perfect for workshop or artists studio. Enjoy a refreshing dip on a hot day in the sparkling in ground pool.
TMLS #2078334
Sep 9, 2016
Sold
$220,000
$129/sq ft
Jul 22, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2016
Listed
$250,000
$146/sq ft
TMLS #93330
Jul 11, 2016
Listed
$250,000
$146/sq ft
TMLS #1991824
Jul 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2015
Price Changed
$275,000
$161/sq ft
Feb 23, 2015
Listed
$285,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 2007
Sold
$255,000
$149/sq ft
TMLS #925266
May 25, 2007
Sold
$250,500
$147/sq ft
Apr 11, 2007
Listed
$260,000
$152/sq ft
TMLS #734750
Jun 11, 2004
Sold
$219,000
$128/sq ft
Apr 22, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2004
Listed
$219,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 1998
Sold
$150,000
$88/sq ft
TMLS #458903
Jan 18, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 1997
Listed
$149,900
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 1990
Sold
$93,500
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1990
Sold
$86,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,019 (+15.4%)
$175,500 + $271,700
$447,200
2024
$3,483 (+2.2%)
$108,000 + $182,400
$290,400
2023
$3,407 (+1.7%)
$108,000 + $182,400
$290,400
2022
$3,351 (+1.1%)
$108,000 + $182,400
$290,400
2021
$3,315 (+4.2%)
$108,000 + $182,400
$290,400
2020
$3,182
$90,000 + $170,600
$260,600
2019
$3,182 (+3.0%)
$90,000 + $170,600
$260,600
2017
$3,089 (+1.5%)
$90,000 + $170,600
$260,600
2016
$3,043
$90,000 + $170,600
$260,600
2015
$3,043 (+0.7%)
$79,692 + $167,806
$247,498
2014
$3,023 (+1.7%)
$79,692 + $167,806
$247,498
2013
$2,974 (+3.6%)
$79,692 + $167,806
$247,498
2011
$2,869 (+0.3%)
$79,692 + $167,806
$247,498
2010
$2,859
$79,692 + $167,806
$247,498
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,710
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9777696396
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Jan 6, 2025 • Final
Residential hvac changeout
Remove and replace the heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Dec 28, 2023 • Final
Certificate - certificate of compliance
Complete the installation of a solar system.
Electrical
Solar
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Parking Pad
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
Pool Features: Above Ground, Fenced, In Ground, See Remarks
Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Above Ground
Property information
Living Area: 1,709
Above Grade Finished Area: 1709.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Garage(s), See Remarks
Green Features
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Square Feet: 23087.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 4212.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Other
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Heat Pump, Whole House Fan, Other
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: GPS may be helpful. HWY 54 to Smith Level Rd. The driveway is one side of a roundabout. The driveway goes between two houses. This house is behind the homes on the roundabout. Park in driveway near garage or in gravel parking pads. Do not park in spots before the turtle crossing sign. This is the neighbor's property.
Latitude: 35.891577
Longitude: -79.07839
Postal Code: 27516
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,710
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Orange County
APN: 9777696396
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-11-05
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-09-17T15:38:30Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-09-17T14:58:21Z
Around this home
Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Carrboro High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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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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Historical weather
Chapel Hill, NC • 27516
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$551,000 – $667,000
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