$545,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

113 Ellen Place Chapel Hill, NC 27514

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,004 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Estes Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

High-Yield Investment Opportunity: Dual-Income Lakefront Property in Prime Chapel Hill Location!Rare investment opportunity in a highly desirable Chapel Hill location. This property features a fully renovated, turnkey 3-bedroom ranch with a separate, income-generating lower-level apartment, maximizing rental potential and long-term appreciation. Situated on a private .41-acre lakefront lot on Lake Ellen, this property offers immediate cash flow and significant upside in a market with consistently high demand.*Investment Highlights: Dual Income Stream:*Main level: A fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch, ideal for premium rental or owner occupancy.*Lower-level apartment: A completely separate, updated 1,002 sq ft unit with private access, perfect for Airbnb, long-term rental, or executive suite, generating substantial supplemental income.*Significant Value-Add: Recent renovations: New roof (2023), HVAC (2019), mini-splits (2019, 2023), luxury vinyl plank flooring, new kitchen and bath fixtures, and updated appliances, minimizing immediate capital expenditures. *Potential for increased rental income: The lower-level apartment's versatility offers flexible rental strategies to maximize returns.*Prime Location: Lakefront property on Lake Ellen: A highly sought-after location with limited availability, ensuring strong appreciation.*Chapel Hill School District*Proximity to amenities: Walking distance to bus lines, trails (Booker Creek Trail, Carolina North), and minutes from UNC Chapel Hill, enhancing tenant appeal.*Strong Market Fundamentals:Chapel Hill's rental market: Consistently strong demand due to the presence of UNC Chapel Hill and the area's robust economy.*Appreciation potential: Lakefront properties in prime locations like Chapel Hill consistently appreciate, offering significant long-term returns.*Outdoor Living and Amenities:Gorgeous flagstone patio, fire pit, established gardens, and private lake access with kayak storage, enhancing tenant appeal and potential rental premiums. New storage shed, and fenced in yard.*Financial Projections: Detailed rental income projections and potential ROI analysis are available upon request. The separate apartment provides a substantial opportunity to increase overall rental income. The improvements made to the property reduces future expenditures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Burris

Local Market Realty, LLC License #212151 Listed on: 03/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Olly Lancaster

Keller Williams Legacy License #340206

Keller Williams Legacy

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,260

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 31 Feet of Waterfront
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Native Plants
  • Many Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Lake Views
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Private Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Estes Hills Elementary School
  • Smith Middle School
  • East Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9789399242

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units
  • North Forest Hills Subdivision

Building Details

  • 2 Vacant Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,260

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1972
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: North Forest Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1002.0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Interior Features ApartmentSuite: Yes
  • Laundry Features Multiple Locations: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Length2: 31.0
  • Waterfront Access Private Ownership: Yes
  • Interior Features Radon Mitigation: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1002.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1002.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Information Number Of Units Total3: 2.0
  • View Lake2: Yes
  • Structure Type Duplex: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 17859.6
  • Fencing Wire: Yes
  • Building Features High Speed Internet2: Yes
  • General Property Information Number Of Buildings2: 1.0
  • View Water3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Frontage Type Waterfront4: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Cooling Ductless: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: West
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Apartment/Suite, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Radon Mitigation, Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1002.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Apartment: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Water Body Name: Lake Ellen
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wire, Wood
  • Acres: 0.41
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Lot Features:Native Plants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Lot Features:Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Waterfront2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Green Building Features: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Ductless2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • 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 - Smith

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9789399242
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4259.52
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Of Units Furnished: None
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Koenig Stephanie M
Bought by
Lancaster Emily and Lancaster John
Seller's Agent
Michele Burris
Local Market Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Olly Lancaster
Keller Williams Legacy
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
3.81%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$542,401

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,599
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.69%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$288,936

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Home Offer Team Llc
Bought by
Koenig Stephanie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,800
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1971
Bought by
Allison and Allison
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $545,000 Magnolia Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $545,000 Magnolia Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $242,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $216,000 None Available
Deed $15,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Closed $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $545,000 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $545,000 +3.8% $544 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2025 03/23/25 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $524 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,467 $257,700 $132,000 $125,700
2023 $4,349 $257,700 $132,000 $125,700
2022 $4,171 $257,700 $132,000 $125,700
2021 $4,118 $257,700 $132,000 $125,700
2020 $3,706 $216,500 $100,000 $116,500
2018 $3,621 $216,500 $100,000 $116,500
2017 $4,033 $216,500 $100,000 $116,500
2016 $4,033 $240,300 $128,800 $111,500
2015 $3,987 $237,564 $128,776 $108,788
2014 $3,946 $237,564 $128,776 $108,788
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10084222

Doorify MLS

APN: 9789399242