$779,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025

744 Shady Lawn Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,045 Sq Ft
0.71 Acres

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

176 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Powered Boats Allowed
  • Estes Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to Lake Forest in Chapel Hill! This wonderful ranch has been modernized while maintaining the character of the home. Beautiful hardwood floors, amazing gourmet kitchen, wood fireplace, spectacular bathrooms, finished basement, workshop and a dreamy screened porch for reading or relaxing. Outside, enjoy nature at its best out on the patio, and the convenience of a fenced in backyard. The neighborhood has an option to join and access the lake and its amenities only a short distance from the home. Close to everything Chapel Hill has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caleb Edwards

Edwards Real Estate Group License #284562

Co-Listed By

Cindy Edwards

Edwards Real Estate Group License #187351

Last Buyer's Agent

Shenandoah Nieuwsma

Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham License #293305

Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $45 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Pergola

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9880902663

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Forest Estates Association, Phone Number (984) 220-8668
  • Lake Forest Estates Subdivision
  • Pond Year Round

Recreation

  • Powered Boats Allowed
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,360

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$45 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1967
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: T126
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-307-5565
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Forest Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2164.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 443.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 443.0
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Wall Oven: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 984-220-8668
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2164.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 881.0
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Fencing Gate: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 30927.6
  • Cooling:Whole House Fan: Yes
  • Other Structures Pergola: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Fencing Wrought Iron: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bidet, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 881.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Starter: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Basement:Storage Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Sound System: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bidet: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Acres: 0.71
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Cedar: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 4.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 540.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Lake Forest Estates
  • Phone: 984-220-8668
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Lake Forest Estates
  • Association Amenities:Recreation Facilities: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pond Year Round: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Powered Boats Allowed: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 540.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30927.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9880902663
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9360.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Ephesus

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
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $779,000 -1.3% $256 / Sq Ft
12/22/2024 12/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Price Changed $789,000 -3.2% $259 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Price Changed $815,000 -2.4% $268 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Price Changed $835,000 -1.6% $274 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Price Changed $849,000 -1.3% $279 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $860,000 -- $282 / 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 $9,751 $568,900 $170,000 $398,900
2023 $9,361 $561,200 $170,000 $391,200
2022 $8,319 $518,600 $170,000 $348,600
2021 $8,212 $518,600 $170,000 $348,600
2020 $7,213 $425,200 $150,000 $275,200
2018 $7,044 $425,200 $150,000 $275,200
2017 $6,738 $425,200 $150,000 $275,200
2016 $6,738 $403,625 $138,998 $264,627
2015 $6,738 $403,625 $138,998 $264,627
2014 $6,691 $403,625 $138,998 $264,627
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $779,000 New Conventional
Closed $779,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $229,950 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $539,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,915 No Value Available
Previous Owner $257,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,000 No Value Available
Closed $48,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $779,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $779,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $539,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10038311

Doorify MLS

APN: 9880902663