$665,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2025

118 Cynthia Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,255 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$295 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Community Lake
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Seawell Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to North Forest Hill Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this stunning home nestled in the sought-after North Forest Hills neighborhood, located within the top-rated Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district. This home's unique architecture makes for a truly special living experience. Step into the light-filled 4-season room with brand new flooring, overlooking a serene, private, tree-lined backyard that connects to a spacious deck—perfect for outdoor entertaining. The professionally landscaped yard adds to the home's beauty and tranquility.

Inside, vaulted ceilings and fresh paint create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a second prep sink, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The dreamy primary suite on the third level offers ultimate privacy, complete with a large walk-in closet, a garden tub, and a walk-in shower. A potential second primary suite on the main level provides flexible living options.

Enjoy nature walks to nearby Lake Ellen, where you can relax and take in beautiful sunsets while birding. The neighborhood offers plenty of outdoor amenities, including a playground, covered picnic area, basketball court, open field, and nature trails. With UNC just minutes away, as well as Homestead Park and Cedar Falls Park nearby, this home is perfectly located for both convenience and recreation. Don't miss this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Everly

Coldwell Banker Advantage License #300861

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Claire Pope

Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty License #324981

Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Yard

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,255 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Estes Hills Elementary School
  • Guy Phillips Middle School
  • East Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9880404198

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Forest Hills Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,761

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Forest Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2255.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Basement Walk-In Crawl Space: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Interior Features Second Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2255.0
  • Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 21344.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Cooling Multi Units: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Walk-In Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer Stacked: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.49
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 3.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Playground, Street Lights
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
  • Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Guy Phillips

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9880404198
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4761.32
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $295 / Sq Ft
12/22/2024 12/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2024 10/18/24 For Sale $675,000 0.0% $299 / Sq Ft
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Rent $2,800 -- --
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,180 $296,600 $150,000 $146,600
2023 $5,180 $296,600 $150,000 $146,600
2022 $4,838 $296,600 $150,000 $146,600
2021 $4,777 $296,600 $150,000 $146,600
2020 $4,415 $256,100 $120,000 $136,100
2018 $4,307 $256,100 $120,000 $136,100
2017 $5,555 $256,100 $120,000 $136,100
2016 $5,555 $331,800 $94,600 $237,200
2015 $5,555 $331,800 $94,600 $237,200
2014 -- $329,636 $94,607 $235,029
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,000 New Conventional
Closed $490,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 VA
Previous Owner $162,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $161,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $185,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $665,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $665,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $331,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10059116

Doorify MLS

APN: 9880404198