$625,000
SOLD APR 24, 2026
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,079 Sq Ft
0.83 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2026

$301 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wood Siding
  • Estes Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2026

Tucked into the established Lake Forest neighborhood of Chapel Hill, 215 May Court offers a rare blend of architectural character and natural beauty on a generous .83-acre lot. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath mid-century modern home showcases clean lines, warm hardwood floors, and a thoughtful layout that brings the outdoors in with ease. Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property provides both privacy and space--ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home balances timeless design with everyday livability, featuring light-filled living areas and a comfortable flow throughout. Residents of Lake Forest enjoy access to the neighborhood lake, perfect for kayaking, fishing, or peaceful walks along the water. Conveniently located near top-rated Chapel Hill schools, as well as shopping, dining, and UNC, this home offers a lifestyle that is both connected and serene. A distinctive property in one of Chapel Hill's most beloved communities--215 May Court is ready to welcome its next chapter. PLEASE CONFIRM SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Jones

Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int License #286944 Listed on: 03/23/2026

Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int

Co-Listed By

Sydney Benfey

Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty License #360218

Last Buyer's Agent

Neil Tashman

DASH Carolina License #338518

DASH Carolina

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 36,155 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $63 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,079 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Schools

  • Estes Hills Elementary School
  • Guy Phillips Middle School
  • East Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Community Details

  • Lake Forest HOA, Phone Number (919) 878-8787
  • Lake Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9799066647

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,560

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0.83 Acres

HOA Fees

$63 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-800-0799
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Forest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2079.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDM4OSIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjEwMTU0NzUxIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA0LTI0VDIwOjA3OjUyLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzI1ODcxIiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.scpv-2tIMl_24q-YTvKZkUP_gUGt5zdqh0NdROPC2iQ/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Acres: 0.83
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 750.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Lake Forest HOA
  • Phone: 919-878-8787
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 36155.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9799066647

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8559.66
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 14

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Estes Hills

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2026
Closed on
Apr 17, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melanie Jones
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int
Buyer's Agent
Neil Tashman
DASH Carolina
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.7%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
0.0611%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2002
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
$205,000
Interest Rate
0.0685%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $625,000 Longleaf Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $28,589 Unknown
Previous Owner $308,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $61,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $43,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $205,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Sold $625,000 -3.7% $301 / Sq Ft
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2026 03/23/26 For Sale $649,000 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $8,818 $665,500 $435,000 $230,500
2024 $6,697 $390,500 $170,000 $220,500
2023 $6,516 $390,500 $170,000 $220,500
2022 $6,246 $390,500 $170,000 $220,500
2021 $6,166 $390,500 $170,000 $220,500
2020 $5,958 $353,900 $150,000 $203,900
2018 $5,821 $353,900 $150,000 $203,900
2017 $6,098 $353,900 $150,000 $203,900
2016 $6,098 $367,149 $130,530 $236,619
2015 $6,098 $367,149 $130,530 $236,619
2014 $6,054 $367,149 $130,530 $236,619
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10154751

Doorify MLS

APN: 9799066647

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.