NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Box Turtle Trail Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Bingham Area

Estimated Value: $495,000 - $547,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,537 Sq Ft
$335/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 24, 2025

Last sale price $500,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,108 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 5.13 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Cedar Ridge High Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of November 2025

Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Alexander

Flex Realty License #309316 Listed on: 10/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Fahryn Tripp

Realty World Carolina Prop License #340711

Realty World Carolina Prop

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,354

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 5.13 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Poultry Coop
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Modernist Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,537 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Woodwork
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 7 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Drive Through
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Outside Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Grady Brown Elementary School
  • A L Stanback Middle School
  • Cedar Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9737975421

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,354

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

5.13 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1979
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1537.0
  • Architectural Style: Modern, Rustic
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Interior Features Bathtub Only: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Longing for an idyllic woodland sanctuary? This modern home with rustic charm is situated on a sprawling five-acre lot. Large decks and patios surround the home and provide space for both intimate and large gatherings.The brick floor and skylights in the rear sunroom will warm your feet as you cozy up with a book. Gaze out over your huge private yard where you and your friends and family can enjoy nature, wildlife, a fire pit, and even lawn games. Indoors the vaulted ceilings in the living room bring a spacious feel, and the wood-burning stove adds visual appeal and plenty of extra warmth if needed. The warmth of wood throughout the home adds to the outdoorsy charm, with a beautiful view from every window! The primary bedroom is downstairs and has its own entrance to a small covered patio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has a covered balcony, and the other has a large closet with access to additional attic storage. Either room would make a great home office, and high speed internet is available for those that work from home. Big outdoor projects are no problem, as the large gravel driveway can hold many vehicles, and there is a carport for your use if you desire. The lighted shed is large enough to use as a workshop. Set up your personal homestead with a fenced in garden area and even a chicken coop! Heading out for a meal or shopping? In addition to the stores and restaurants at White Cross and 54, you are centrally located and have choices. This home is under 20 minutes to Chapel Hill and Carrboro, under 20 minutes to Saxapahaw, and under 30 minutes to Pittsboro and Hillsborough. You are less than an hour from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro so have many choices for fine dining, museums and performing arts within driving distance. This home is zoned for Orange County Schools. Hot water heater replaced 2021, new well pump 2021, new well pressure tank 2025, new roof 2025, gravel driveway regraded and refreshed 2025, interior paint 2025.
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Architectural Style Modernist: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Architectural Style Rustic: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1537.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Flooring Brick2: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Utilities Septic Connected: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Gravel2: Yes
  • Vegetation Partially Wooded: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • Water Source Private6: Yes
  • Other Structures Poultry Coop: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 223462.8
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 5.13
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1537.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood, Plank, Softwood, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning Stove: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Community Features:None3: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 5.13
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Playground3: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Side Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Door Features:Sliding Doors: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Terrace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Drive Through, Gravel, Kitchen Level, On Site, Open, Outside
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.0
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Outside3: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes
  • Parking Features:Kitchen Level: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 7.0
  • Parking Features:Detached Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features:Open: Yes
  • Parking Features:Drive Through: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 5.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:None: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Orange - Cedar Ridge
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orange - A L Stanback

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 223462.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 9737975421

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3353.94
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Orange - Grady Brown

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Graham Dayna and Graham Scott
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kelly Alexander
Flex Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fahryn Tripp
Realty World Carolina Prop
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.09%
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$514,991

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,991
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$377,461
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2019
Sold by
Hanson Gregory A and Connell Megan C O
Bought by
Graham Dayna and Graham Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2008
Sold by
Svanoe Bill and Svanoe Joan
Bought by
Hanson Gregory A and Oconnell Megan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2003
Sold by
Svanoe Willard Hooker and Svanoe Joan Darling
Bought by
Darling Erik

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2003
Sold by
Reynolds Steven B and Reynolds Jill C
Bought by
Svanoe Willard Booker and Svanoe Joan Darling

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2001
Sold by
Scroggs William E and Shelton Karen C
Bought by
Reynolds Steven B and Reynolds Jill C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,650
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$520,000 None Listed On Document
Graham Dayna $369,500 None Available
Hanson Gregory A $215,000 None Available
Darling Erik $200,000 --
Svanoe Willard Booker $200,000 --
Reynolds Steven B $176,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $380,000
Closed Graham Dayna $312,500
Previous Owner Hanson Gregory A $75,000
Previous Owner Connell Megan O $150,000
Previous Owner Hanson Gregory A $150,000
Previous Owner Steven Steven B $148,800
Previous Owner Reynolds Steven B $41,200
Previous Owner Reynolds Steven B $167,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $500,000 -9.1% $325 / Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $358 / 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 $3,354 $413,200 $163,300 $249,900
2024 $3,310 $316,800 $119,400 $197,400
2023 $3,227 $316,800 $119,400 $197,400
2022 $3,166 $316,800 $119,400 $197,400
2021 $3,127 $316,800 $119,400 $197,400
2020 $2,530 $240,800 $80,100 $160,700
2018 $2,454 $240,800 $80,100 $160,700
2017 $2,326 $240,800 $80,100 $160,700
2016 $2,326 $224,600 $69,300 $155,300
2015 $2,326 $224,600 $69,300 $155,300
2014 $2,306 $224,600 $69,300 $155,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10125109

Doorify MLS

APN: 9737975421

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