$1,649,000
SOLD APR 8, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,375 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$489 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Phillips Middle School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2025

214 Hillsborough is a beautifully preserved home nestled on a premium lot in the Franklin-Rosemary Historic District of Chapel Hill. Showcasing timeless Colonial architecture, a style that has remained popular on the East Coast since the 1600s, this home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience. Located in the Residential-2 zoning district, the property offers remarkable flexibility, allowing single- family with an accessory apartment, single-family with cottage, two-family attached, and two-family detached homes according to the Land Use Management Ordinance. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, providing ample space for cooking and entertaining. The generously sized rooms, updated secondary baths, and stunning hardwood floors ensure a comfortable and elegant living experience. Additional highlights include a basement and attic for storage, generous parking, and a detached studio—ideal for exercise, creative projects, or generating rental income. This exceptional property is more than a home; it's an opportunity to enjoy a unique combination of beauty, functionality, and investment potential. A must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Hunter

Urban Durham Realty License #267381

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn White

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #237686

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 3,375 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Floors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Northside Elementary School
  • Guy Phillips Middle School
  • East Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Historic District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9788582924

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,224

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Historic District
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3375.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 475.6
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 673.44
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 1149.04
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Other Structures Outbuilding: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Architectural Style Colonial: Yes
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Community Features Historical Area: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Room Types Mud Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3375.0
  • Vegetation Cleared2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • View Neighborhood4: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 23565.96
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.541
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Chandelier, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Stories: 3
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Masonry: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Basement:Storage Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Dry Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Acres: 0.54
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened, Side Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Side Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Courtyard: Yes
  • Lot Features:City Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historical Area
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:None: Yes
  • Horse Amenities:None11: Yes
  • 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

  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Lot Dimensions: See Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23565.96
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9788582924
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15224.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Northside

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Sold $1,649,000 -2.1% $489 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $1,685,000 +34.8% $499 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $1,250,000 -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $1,250,000 -2.2% $378 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Price Changed $1,278,000 -5.3% $386 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Price Changed $1,350,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $408 / Sq Ft
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 $15,573 $921,100 $437,000 $484,100
2023 $15,138 $921,100 $437,000 $484,100
2022 $14,502 $921,100 $437,000 $484,100
2021 $14,313 $921,100 $437,000 $484,100
2020 $14,827 $897,000 $437,000 $460,000
2018 $11,024 $677,100 $437,000 $240,100
2017 $12,403 $677,100 $437,000 $240,100
2016 $12,403 $753,800 $405,600 $348,200
2015 $12,403 $753,800 $405,600 $348,200
2014 $12,355 $753,800 $405,600 $348,200
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $601,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $123,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $925,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10072268

Doorify MLS

APN: 9788582924