Second star to the right and straight on 'til Tinkerbell! This magical Colony Woods home offers the space, flexibility, and a backyard that will make you think you are dreaming. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout—no carpet anywhere—while large windows fill the home with natural light. The renovated kitchen features a generous island and beautiful backyard views, with two spacious living areas, a formal dining room, and a large laundry room completing the main level. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide room for everyone and everything, whether you need sleeping space, home offices, or a little hideaway of your own. The expansive screened porch is where the magic really begins, overlooking a peaceful, secluded, fully fenced backyard filled with mature trees, fruit trees, chicken coop, and storage sheds. There is room to garden, gather, play, explore, and let your imagination run wild. Colony Woods is one of Chapel Hill's most beloved neighborhoods, known for its mature trees, spacious lots, and walkable streets where neighbors stop to talk and often become friends. No HOA; so no chance Captain Hook will squash your plans for your house and yard! Walk to Ephesus Elementary and Ephesus Park for its fantastic playground and some of the best pickleball courts around. Voluntary membership is also available at the walkable Ridgewood Club, offering a pool, playground, sand volleyball, and neighborhood fun all summer long. All of this is tucked away in a wonderfully convenient location near UNC, Duke, I-40, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, restaurants, trails, and just about everything else. Magical, practical, and ready for its next adventure - welcome to your own little corner of Neverland.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$295Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Thomas Kortus• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Colony Woods, located between Franklin Street and Ephesus Church Road, is a wooded and residential Chapel Hill neighborhood with mid-century ranches and winding, canopy-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Estes Drive–Ephesus Church Road junction, where traffic hums past trailheads and everyday errands. Brick and siding homes sit back from the road, with deep lots and a quiet, park-adjacent feel. Bolin Creek Trail threads nearby, linking shaded greenway miles to town. Community touchstones include the Carolina Theatre on Franklin Street, the Ackland Art Museum, and Cat’s Cradle for live music.
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Offer insights
721 Tinkerbell Rd · $590,000
$588K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $588K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
108 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bathtub/shower combination
Shower only
Entrance foyer
Kitchen island
Recessed lighting
Smooth ceilings
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room (1 total)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Kitchen island
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry room on the main level
Water heater
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Front porch
Rear porch
Screened porch
Fenced private yard (back yard fencing)
Yard lighting
Rain gutters
Outdoor storage
Poultry coop on property
Partially wooded vegetation
Home design
Site-built house
Two levels
Brick veneer and HardiPlank-type siding
Shingle roof
R-1 zoning
Parking
Driveway
Gravel and unpaved parking areas
On-street and off-street parking
No garage
Parking for 4 vehicles
Construction
Brick veneer construction
HardiPlank-type siding
Shingle roof
Site built structure
Approximately 1,998 above-grade living area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
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Pvt bkyrd. Great location! Hdwds, up & down. Frml & fam rms, mason FP, French doors connect BRs (including MBR) to 2nd flr balcony. New int paint & carpet. Move-in cond! See Agent Only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,035 (+23.2%)
$270,000 + $256,800
$526,800
2024
$5,711 (+2.8%)
$135,000 + $195,800
$330,800
2023
$5,557 (+4.3%)
$135,000 + $195,800
$330,800
2022
$5,329 (+1.3%)
$135,000 + $195,800
$330,800
2021
$5,261 (+3.5%)
$135,000 + $195,800
$330,800
2020
$5,085
$110,000 + $189,800
$299,800
2019
$5,085 (+2.4%)
$110,000 + $189,800
$299,800
2018
$4,966 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $189,800
$299,800
2017
$4,864 (−2.3%)
$110,000 + $189,800
$299,800
2016
$4,980
$110,000 + $189,800
$299,800
2015
$4,980 (+0.9%)
$111,002 + $186,761
$297,763
2014
$4,936 (+1.9%)
$111,002 + $186,761
$297,763
2013
$4,845 (+1.8%)
$111,002 + $186,761
$297,763
2011
$4,759 (+0.1%)
$111,002 + $186,761
$297,763
2010
$4,754
$111,002 + $186,761
$297,763
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,071
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,071
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
9799626752
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-1
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.
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 106° 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
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 721 Tinkerbell Rd
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