Rustic one level home on large lot. Rural feel with all amenities and within minutes of Chapel Hill. Close to Jordan Lake. Detached carport could hold a decent boat. Large picture window in living room to view nature. Basement with wet bar to entertain. Large walk-in closets. Screened deck and hot tub. Over-sized porch. Garage under home + detached garage. Very private!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
5.01 acresLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Al Lobo• REIT Place, llc
Listed by Raj Narayana• REIT Place, llc
Bought with Jennifer Hall-Tilley• Above & Beyond Realty LLC
Rustic one level home on large lot. Rural feel with all amenities and within minutes of Chapel Hill. Close to Jordan Lake. Detached carport could hold a decent boat. Large picture window in living room to view nature. Basement with wet bar to entertain. Large walk-in closets. Screened deck and hot tub. Over-sized porch. Garage under home + detached garage. Very private!!
TMLS #2143310
Sep 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$120/sq ft
TMLS #2136376
Aug 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2017
Listed
$450,000
$120/sq ft
TMLS #2132836
Jun 13, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2017
Listed
$449,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2009
Sold
$303,000
$81/sq ft
TMLS #876110
Sep 25, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2006
Listed
$390,000
$104/sq ft
TMLS #850196
Oct 2, 2007
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2006
Listed
$300,000
$80/sq ft
TMLS #849890
Jul 12, 2006
Listing Removed
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Feb 28, 2006
Listed
$424,000
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,164 (+11.1%)
$176,312 + $536,901
$713,213
2024
$4,649 (+4.8%)
$176,312 + $536,901
$713,213
2023
$4,437 (+4.0%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2022
$4,267 (+1.3%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2021
$4,214 (+60.5%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2020
$2,625
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2019
$2,625 (+11.4%)
$132,214 + $189,128
$321,342
2017
$2,356 (+8.6%)
$132,214 + $189,128
$321,342
2016
$2,169 (+1.5%)
$132,214 + $178,128
$310,342
2015
$2,136 (+2.0%)
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2014
$2,094
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2013
$2,094
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2012
$2,094 (+3.0%)
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2011
$2,033
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
Tax history for 696 Sam Jones Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,164 (+11.1%)
$176,312 + $536,901
$713,213
2024
$4,649 (+4.8%)
$176,312 + $536,901
$713,213
2023
$4,437 (+4.0%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2022
$4,267 (+1.3%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2021
$4,214 (+60.5%)
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2020
$2,625
$152,260 + $376,672
$528,932
2019
$2,625 (+11.4%)
$132,214 + $189,128
$321,342
2017
$2,356 (+8.6%)
$132,214 + $189,128
$321,342
2016
$2,169 (+1.5%)
$132,214 + $178,128
$310,342
2015
$2,136 (+2.0%)
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2014
$2,094
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2013
$2,094
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2012
$2,094 (+3.0%)
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
2011
$2,033
$120,195 + $157,228
$277,423
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.01 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
3,196
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chatham County
APN
0019487
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
This district is primarily for low to moderate density residential development within the residential-agricultural areas of the jurisdiction.
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Gas Pack, Whole House Fan
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown, None
School Information
Elementary School: Chatham - N Chatham
Middle Or Junior School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
High School: Chatham - Northwood
Location Information
County Or Parish: Chatham
Directions: From Governors Club, Head south on Farrington Pond Rd, Rt on Lystra, Keep to the right at Y for Sam Jones rd, Rt on Sam Jones Rd. From Chapel Hill. head south on 15-501, Rt on Lystra Rd, Lt, On Sam Jones Rd, Rt on Sam Jones Rd. Opposite Pond.
Latitude: 35.8341
Longitude: -79.035359
Postal Code: 27517
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,196
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Chatham County
APN: 0019487
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2018-05-26
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T08:17:17Z
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Schools
North Chatham Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Seaforth High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$805,000 – $974,000
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