503 Pine Bluff Trail Chapel Hill, NC 27516
West Chapel Hill Historic District NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,199/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Deck
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Carrboro Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
The location is ideal.
You get to shape what comes next! In a neighborhood where renovated homes command significant premiums, this is a chance to step into Westwood at an accessible entry point and shape the next version of a 1940's classic.
This cottage resides in one of Chapel Hill's most established in-town neighborhoods, where architectural styles mix easily and mature hardwoods frame the streets. Long-time homeowners, graduate students, visiting professors, and undergrads provide the interesting blend Westwood has always had, and it works! From here, UNC and ''Up Town'' are minutes away. Restaurants, coffee, boutiques, it's a walk, a bike ride, or quick drive away.
Three bedrooms (one additional on lower level) two baths, and a family room anchored by a cozy fireplace establish a practical, well-proportioned living level on the main floor. While distinct from the dining room, the kitchen is adjacent creating natural connectivity while maintaining definition. And off the kitchen is an expansive elevated deck that offers additional space to entertain or simply enjoy some time in the sun. For a buyer with vision and investment, the lower level, with a bedroom, flex room, and its own entrance opens up real opportunities for a separate rental apartment, an in-law suite, or private workspace (subject to approvals). It's a property where thoughtful updates could meaningfully elevate both livability and long-term value.
The neighborhood has long appealed to both established residents and students alike, positioning this home as either a lifestyle purchase or a strategic investment - with room for its next owner to shape what comes next!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,887
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Property fronts a private road
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Cottage
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Veneer
- Combination Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Fireplace
- Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Heated Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Natural lighting in basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Carrboro Elementary School
- Smith Middle School
- East Chapel Hill High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Connected
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 9788117252
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Westwood Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Playground
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,887 | $518,500 | $270,000 | $248,500 |
| 2024 | $6,593 | $386,300 | $198,000 | $188,300 |
| 2023 | $6,413 | $386,300 | $198,000 | $188,300 |
| 2022 | $6,146 | $386,300 | $198,000 | $188,300 |
| 2021 | $6,067 | $386,300 | $198,000 | $188,300 |
| 2020 | $5,857 | $349,800 | $176,000 | $173,800 |
| 2018 | $5,081 | $309,100 | $176,000 | $133,100 |
| 2017 | $5,645 | $309,100 | $176,000 | $133,100 |
| 2016 | $5,645 | $340,661 | $156,248 | $184,413 |
| 2015 | $5,645 | $340,661 | $156,248 | $184,413 |
| 2014 | $5,603 | $340,661 | $156,248 | $184,413 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 03/25/26 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $292 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $163,300 | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS
MLS Number: 10155140
APN: 9788117252
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