781 Smith Level Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27516
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,401
Sq Ft
11.17
Acres
Highlights
- Greenhouse
- Pool and Spa
- Open Floorplan
- Culbreth Middle School Rated A
- Built-In Freezer
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of December 2024A Home for the Ages. This beautiful, bespoke, and bucolic aerie is the embodiment of the authentic marriage of brilliant architecture by beloved Steven Clipp, a compilation of thoughtful design ideas, carefully curated materials, and skilled artisanship. Cue the calm on eleven pastoral and wooded acres in Boulder Hill Estates, five minutes to downtown Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and UNC. A long gravel driveway circles around a stone wall-lined garden and front entry. The stately French country exterior is ornamented with hard coat stucco, stone, and board-and-batten shutters. Every meticulous detail radiates quality, enduring style, and sophisticated comfort in a beautiful choreography of old-world craftsmanship. The open, light-drenched interior with soaring 11-foot ceilings welcomes with a vibrant front hall, grand gesture staircase, and serene flex room. The center axis of the house was purposely designed to create an enfilade, where the rooms are aligned for windows to frame inspiring vistas of the grounds and surrounding forest. The scene-stealing kitchen is a symphony of white and metallics; custom cabinetry; elegant hardware; go-on-forever granite counters; luxe separate SubZero refrigerator and freezer; Wolf six-plus-French burner gas range with electric ovens; statement Vent-a-Hood; two newer Cove dishwashers; power pantry; and optimal space-planning. While the kitchen works the crowd, wide-plank, honey wood floors unite the epic great room with scene-stealing wood-burning Rumford fireplace featuring a cast-stone mantel imported from Canada, and luminous dining room with space for everyone to enjoy decades of delicious, memorable meals. Inviting linger-longer lounging, tri-fold custom glass doors open onto the gracious covered veranda anchored by a trio of arches at each end and its own captivating fireplace. Homebody heaven awaits in the ante room to the main-level primary bedroom where built-in cabinetry and shelving, gas-log fireplace, as well as a curved window wall overlooking the picturesque pool, create a restorative spot to decompress and recharge. Sublime views continue in the primary suite where you can step out to the pool as well as relish a posh bathroom with heated floors and swoon-worthy closet. The upstairs central recreation room is at-the-ready for popcorn-fueled movie night. Suite dreams reign in spacious secondary bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms outfitted with chic counters, tile, and fixtures. An instagram-worthy mudroom hosts cool cubbies and spaces to stash everything the whole family needs on the way in-and-out of the three-car garage. Break out the bubbly and cheer to your 3000 bottle All-Heart Redwood cellar with Wine Guardian temperature control, waterfall display, and pullout shelves. Survey the splendor reflected in the Gress designed and crafted freeform, dark-bottom pool with spillover hot tub. Post-swim, laze on the bluestone patio and then meander over to the grill or wood-fired pizza oven to whip-up an easy feast. The greenhouse is green-thumb ready with 50-gallon thermal batteries keeping things warm and cozy through the winter. There is no forbidden fruit with a menagerie of apple, cherry, fig, pear, and hazelnut trees dotting the landscape. Walk the path through the woods to connect to the sidewalks and greenway trail of Southern Village, with access to shops, dining, movies, services, and Culbreth middle school. A double win: in the walk-zone for Carrboro high school plus lower county taxes. New and noteworthy: architectural shingle roof 2024; Trane upstairs HVAC 2023 and downstairs 2021; recreation room and four bedrooms have new carpeting 2024; solid core doors; whole house water filtration system; and sealed crawl spaces. Welcome to this magical refuge of life-enhancing spaces.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,840
Year Built
- Built in 2015
Lot Details
- 11.17 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Rock Outcropping
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Landscaped with Trees
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Pad
- Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
- 1 Open Parking Space
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Crown Molding
- Coffered Ceiling
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Chandelier
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Propane Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Storage
- Partially Finished Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Built-In Freezer
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Private Water Closet
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Sink Near Laundry
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Scuttle Attic Hole
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Pool and Spa
- In Ground Pool
- Fence Around Pool
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Terrace
- Greenhouse
- Outdoor Gas Grill
Schools
- Northside Elementary School
- Grey Culbreth Middle School
- Carrboro High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Propane
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Purifier
- Fuel Tank
- Septic Tank
- Septic System
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Boulder Hill Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 9777773508
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Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 12/09/24 | Sold | $2,880,000 | +4.7% | $533 / Sq Ft |
| 10/26/2024 10/26/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2024 10/24/24 | For Sale | $2,750,000 | -- | $509 / 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 | $14,840 | $1,276,400 | $314,900 | $961,500 |
| 2023 | $14,840 | $1,276,400 | $314,900 | $961,500 |
| 2022 | $14,248 | $1,276,400 | $314,900 | $961,500 |
| 2021 | $14,088 | $1,276,400 | $314,900 | $961,500 |
| 2020 | $13,465 | $1,142,100 | $306,000 | $836,100 |
| 2018 | $13,255 | $1,142,100 | $306,000 | $836,100 |
| 2017 | $12,395 | $1,142,100 | $306,000 | $836,100 |
| 2016 | $12,395 | $1,035,700 | $249,600 | $786,100 |
| 2015 | $2,890 | $243,600 | $243,600 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,890 | $243,600 | $243,600 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,592,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $975,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $975,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $79,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,880,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $280,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10059805
APN: 9777773508
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