SOLD AUG 31, 2026

Sold on aug 2026

$865,000

•

3,055

sq ft

617 Bowden Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Nestled on 2.5 wooded acres just minutes from Carrboro and Chapel Hill, 617 Bowden Road offers a masterful blend of country serenity and modern sophistication. The heart of the home features an open-concept dining and family room, where vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light highlight a cozy gas fireplace with custom built-ins. A chef's kitchen, complete with a breakfast area and keeping room, serves as the ultimate hub for daily life. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, boasting private access to a sprawling rear deck, two spacious closets with custom organizational systems, and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath. Upstairs, a guest suite and versatile bonus room offer flexible living space, complemented by a massive walk-in attic and a sealed crawlspace for peak efficiency. With gleaming hardwoods throughout the main level and a welcoming front porch, this home provides a tranquil retreat with effortless access to RDU, RTI, and the Raleigh-Durham-Triangle area. It is the perfect home base for those seeking a private estate feel without sacrificing the convenience of the Triangle's premier tech and cultural hubs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

2.66 acresLot Size

$283Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jenny Barber • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Durham

Bought with Graham Terhune • Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty

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•Source:TMLS #10169977

Redfin Estimate

$949,413

$84K since sold in August 2026$43K since October

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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($754K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$779,000
A
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$730,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$910,000
C
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115 Pheasant Ct, Pittsboro, NC 27312
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$735,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,451 sq ft
103 Wolfs Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$820,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,901 sq ft
68 Mystic Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$550,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,060 sq ft
158 Danning Dr, 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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Est. $3,939 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 617 Bowden Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #10169977

Aug 31, 2026

Sold

$865,000

$283/sq ft

Jun 25, 2026

Pending

—

May 27, 2026

Listed

$865,000

$283/sq ft

TMLS #451123

Nov 29, 2023

Price Changed

$85,000

$28/sq ft

Apr 23, 1998

Sold

$381,000

$125/sq ft

Mar 23, 1998

Price Changed

$389,000

$127/sq ft

Jul 31, 1997

Listed

$389,000

$127/sq ft

TMLS #680035

Sep 12, 2003

Sold

$500,000

$164/sq ft

Mar 15, 2003

Listed

$509,000

$167/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,664 (+5.6%)

$169,600 + $643,000

$812,600

2024

$7,255 (+2.3%)

$119,100 + $474,300

$593,400

2023

$7,095 (+2.9%)

$119,100 + $474,300

$593,400

2022

$6,893 (+1.1%)

$119,100 + $474,300

$593,400

2021

$6,818 (+0.4%)

$119,100 + $474,300

$593,400

2020

$6,788

$119,100 + $437,800

$556,900

2019

$6,788 (+2.5%)

$119,100 + $437,800

$556,900

2018

$6,625 (+1.1%)

$119,100 + $437,800

$556,900

2017

$6,550 (+2.4%)

$119,100 + $437,800

$556,900

2016

$6,399

$119,100 + $437,800

$556,900

2015

$6,399 (+0.3%)

$110,594 + $415,331

$525,925

2014

$6,379 (+3.6%)

$110,594 + $415,331

$525,925

2013

$6,158 (+3.4%)

$110,594 + $415,331

$525,925

2011

$5,956 (+1.1%)

$110,594 + $415,331

$525,925

2010

$5,894

$110,594 + $415,331

$525,925

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.66 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

2,995

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

9757994679

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel
Parking Total: 6

Interior

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Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Warming Drawer, Water Softener
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Room Over Garage, Separate Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 3055.0
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Shingle

Property information
Living Area: 3,055
Above Grade Finished Area: 3055.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.66
Lot Size Area: 2.66
Lot Size Square Feet: 115869.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: RB

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 7526.3

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private

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

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: None

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: From I-85 South: US 15-501 South toward Chapel Hill. Keep right on US 15 South. On Fordham Blvd., take Jones Ferry Road toward Carrboro. Left on Jones Ferry. Right on Bowden. (Or use GPS.)
Latitude: 35.892382
Longitude: -79.136768
Postal Code: 27516
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,995
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Orange County
APN: 9757994679

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-05-28T01:10:32Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-05-28T01:10:32Z

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Schools

C And L McDougle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi

8/10

McDougle Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

9/10

Chapel Hill High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

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

5/10 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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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.7 hrs

6.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$902,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 617 Bowden Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2266 Sq. Ft.	$823,198
530 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$661,333

Address	Redfin Estimate
910 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	$868,670
605 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$1,623,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
807 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6345 Sq. Ft.	$2,227,183
802 Bowden Road, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$506,589

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