Priced well below tax value. A wonderful downtown historic home ready for anything!! Rental? Couldn't be better with wonderful rental history and fantastic location. Or how about your HGTV fantasy renovation? Take this 1928 building and transition it to a fantastic 2026 gem. Choice is yours and you win either way. Stunning hardwood floors and detailing throughout. Roof (2025) See Historic District guidelines for details on renovation options. Move in ready no matter what you choose. Front has a rocking chair porch, classic stonework and stunning hydrangeas. Large basement storage with washer/dryer and sunny back deck. Some photos virtually staged. Property records show home built in either 1928 or 1935. A rare find in this location, this price point and for a Grand Dame of this pedigree!!!
| MLS # | 10169550 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1928 |
| Days On Site | 163 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham | Laura Morgan |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,645 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | R-3 |
| Acreage | 0.18 |
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Bathtub/Shower Combination |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 1 |
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Construction Materials | Other |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Door Features | French Doors |
| Patio And Porch Features | Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway, Parking Pad |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 928000 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | 217 Hillsborough St |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Accessibility Features | No |
|---|
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| Zip Code | 27514 |
| Area | Orange |
| Community Name | Historic District |
| School District | Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chap |
| Elementary School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside |
| High School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chap |
| Listing VS Median (in Historic District) | |
Price: $719,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 163 low | high Med: | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Orange |
| City | Chapel Hill |
| Zip Code | 27514 |
| Area | Orange |
| Community Name | Historic District |
| School District | Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chap |
| Elementary School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - Northside |
| High School | Chapel Hill Carrboro - East Chap |
| Listing VS Median (in Historic District) | |
Price: $719,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 163 low | high Med: | |