Fantastic investment opportunity at UNC. Close to campus, shops, dining, and downtown. Fully rented. Unit 1 is 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living, and dining. Unit 2 is 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and living area. Hardwoods, tile, fireplace, deck, porch, w/ d in both units, plenty of parking and privacy, 1.6 acre wooded lot. Can easily function with owner occupying the main unit and a rental or in-law suite, or easily converts to single family. Appliances and some furniture included. "As-Is".
Fantastic investment opportunity at UNC. Close to campus, shops, dining, and downtown. Fully rented. Unit 1 is 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, living, and dining. Unit 2 is 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and living area. Hardwoods, tile, fireplace, deck, porch, w/ d in both units, plenty of parking and privacy, 1.6 acre wooded lot. Can easily function with owner occupying the main unit and a rental or in-law suite, or easily converts to single family. Appliances and some furniture included. "As-Is".
TMLS #1606498
Aug 15, 2008
Sold
$359,000
Jul 28, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2008
Listed
$399,000
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1.6 acres IN TOWN! Updated well maint'd multi-level hm w/ FULL sep Apt. CONVENIENT-Walk to UNC & CH's best shops/restaurants. 5th BR currently used as office. Features-gorgeous hrdwds+tile thruout, rocking-chair Front Porch, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, UV A/C for a healthy hse & tile FP surround. Lg Bkyrd w/ adj stream. NEW ROOF, Drivewy, Prvcy landscaping. Leased thru 12/08 w/ pos cash flow.
TMLS #961608
Jun 1, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 10, 2007
Listed
$399,000
TMLS #910712
Feb 2, 2007
Listed
$399,000
TMLS #890574
Dec 12, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 26, 2006
Listed
$399,000
Public Records
Jun 29, 2006
Sold
$266,500
TMLS #818491
Jun 9, 2006
Sold
$266,250
Aug 14, 2005
Listed
$298,000
Public Records
Feb 2, 1996
Sold
$184,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077 (+1.6%)
$240,000 + $280,700
$520,700
2024
$6,968 (+2.8%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2023
$6,781 (+4.3%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2022
$6,504 (+1.3%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2021
$6,422 (+3.4%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2020
$6,211
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2019
$6,211 (+2.5%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2018
$6,063 (+2.1%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2017
$5,940 (−5.1%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2016
$6,257
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2015
$6,257 (+0.8%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2014
$6,209 (+1.9%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2013
$6,093 (+2.5%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2011
$5,945
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2010
$5,940
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
Tax history for 638 Christopher Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077 (+1.6%)
$240,000 + $280,700
$520,700
2024
$6,968 (+2.8%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2023
$6,781 (+4.3%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2022
$6,504 (+1.3%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2021
$6,422 (+3.4%)
$180,000 + $220,500
$400,500
2020
$6,211
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2019
$6,211 (+2.5%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2018
$6,063 (+2.1%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2017
$5,940 (−5.1%)
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2016
$6,257
$156,000 + $207,100
$363,100
2015
$6,257 (+0.8%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2014
$6,209 (+1.9%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2013
$6,093 (+2.5%)
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2011
$5,945
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
2010
$5,940
$125,643 + $246,568
$372,211
*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
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.64 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,472
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9798199346
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-LD1
CD-2
Residential Districts
The residential districts are intended to provide for residential development of appropriate intensities consonant with the suitability of land, availability of public services, accessibility to major activity centers and transportation systems, and compatibility with surrounding development.
Zone overlays
Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation District
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
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Interior Features
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 0.0
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Block
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 272x280x244x314
Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6422.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Owner Pays: Electricity, Sewer, Water
School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Northside
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
Directions: I-40 Exit 270. Head south to Chapel Hill. Bear left at fork - Fordham BLVD. Right on Cleland Dr. Left on Christopher. House on Right. OR From south of Chapel Hill head north on 15-501, becomes Fordham. Left on Cleland. Left on Christopher.
Latitude: 35.919165
Longitude: -79.027063
Postal Code: 27514
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,472
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 1.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Orange County
APN: 9798199346
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-01-26
Documents Change Timestamp: 2023-11-28T23:31:23Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-11-28T23:36:36Z
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Northside Elementary School
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Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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East Chapel Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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