$779,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,465 Sq Ft
0.98 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2026

$316 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2026

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Mel Oaks neighborhood, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom home offers the rare combination of Chapel Hill schools, lower Orange County taxes, and a private wooded setting on approximately one acre. With 2,465 square feet, a flexible layout, and an incredible backyard retreat, 203 Mel Oaks delivers the kind of lifestyle that is hard to find in today's market. The backyard truly feels like a private sanctuary -- featuring an in-ground pool with brick patio surround, separate hot tub, gazebo, expansive deck with grilling area, fenced yard, and peaceful views overlooking a large wooded tract behind the property. Whether entertaining friends, enjoying summer afternoons by the pool, or relaxing under the trees, this outdoor space is something special. Additional outdoor features include a screened front porch, climbing wall/play area, and storage shed. Inside, the home offers a warm and functional layout with formal living and dining rooms, a spacious family room with fireplace, and great natural flow for everyday living and entertaining. The bonus room above the garage provides excellent flexibility for a home office, playroom, media room, yoga space, or guest overflow area. The current owners have thoughtfully maintained and updated the property, including: * New roof and gutters (2020)
* New HVAC system with zoned heating/cooling (2023)
* Complete Marvin window replacement (2025)
* New hot tub installation (2024)
* Exterior cedar siding professionally stained and trim painted (2024) Additional highlights include a 2-car garage, separate storage shed, hardwood floors through much of the main level, and a family-friendly neighborhood with very little traffic. Located just minutes from Carrboro and Chapel Hill, this home offers the convenience of town with the privacy and tranquility of a tucked-away neighborhood setting. Rarely do homes become available in Mel Oaks -- especially ones with this combination of setting, updates, outdoor living, and school district access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Sivertsen

NorthGroup Real Estate, Inc. License #291927 Listed on: 05/08/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,221

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 42,689 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RB

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,465 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Private Water Closet

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walk-In Attic

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Private Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet Elementary School
  • Charles And Lucile Mcdougle Middle School
  • Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mel Oak Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9757750934

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,221

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0.98 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1993
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Subdivision Name: Mel Oak Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2465.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTY2MDEyIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA3LTAyVDEyOjQ5OjQyLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.LoGDAyGB4rtKBjLHPQ-NXfXIrrgz6KfJI2s-jn7tTUA/badge
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Attic Features:Attic Features: Floored, Walk-In Attic
  • Interior Features:Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Water Closet, Smooth Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Acres: 0.98
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • General Property Information: Private Pool YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Off Street, On Site, On Street, Paved

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Septic Connected
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Chapel Hill High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Charles and Lucile McDougle Middle School

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RB
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42689.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9757750934

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6221.29
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet Elementary School

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$366,750
Interest Rate
4.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,415
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $358,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $480,000 New Conventional
Closed $358,000 New Conventional
Closed $366,000 New Conventional
Closed $366,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $340,415 FHA
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $779,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2026 05/08/26 For Sale $779,000 -- $316 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $6,359 $671,700 $265,000 $406,700
2024 $4,908 $397,700 $95,000 $302,700
2023 $4,802 $397,700 $95,000 $302,700
2022 $4,666 $397,700 $95,000 $302,700
2021 $4,617 $397,700 $95,000 $302,700
2020 $4,148 $335,700 $95,000 $240,700
2018 $3,785 $313,300 $95,000 $218,300
2017 $4,385 $313,300 $95,000 $218,300
2016 $4,385 $357,607 $73,637 $283,970
2015 $4,385 $357,607 $73,637 $283,970
2014 $4,365 $357,607 $73,637 $283,970
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10166012

Doorify MLS

APN: 9757750934

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