NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 S Columbia St Chapel Hill, NC 27514

West Chapel Hill Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,550,000 - $2,060,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,488 Sq Ft
$501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2021

Last sale price $1,440,000 $413 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,399/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Smith Middle School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Stunning remodeled historic 1927 home on almost 1 acre near UNC. Renovated open flr plan kitchen w/ marble cntrs, custom cabinetry, built-in refrigerator, wolf range w/ dual oven, 2 dishwashers, ice maker, wine fridge, a must see. Updated electrical 2008 & 2011. Updated master bathroom 2020. 4 bdrms plus remodeled basement w/ playroom, laundry, craft, storage & exercise room. Gorgeous slate patio overlooking garden & yard. Irrigation w/ well water. Detached 2 car garage & storage shed. Walk to UNC campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Barfield

RE/MAX United License #236964 Listed on: 04/29/2021

RE/MAX United

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Louden

Leland Little Properties, LLC License #210535

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,476

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 147x226x181x236
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,488 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Carrboro Elementary School
  • Smith Middle School
  • East Chapel Hill High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Westwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,476

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Westwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3488.0
  • Architectural Style: National Historic Designation, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1040.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 1040.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 147x226x181x236
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 3
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Room Types Sunroom: Yes
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Other Structures Workshop: Yes
  • Room Types Workshop2: Yes
  • Community Features Historical Area: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Other Equipment Irrigation Equipment: Yes
  • Room Types Exercise Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3488.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Flooring Concrete3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 37897.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • Architectural Style National Historic Designation: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Other
  • Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Heated, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tile Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes
  • Interior Features:Other17: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Playground, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.87
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Playground3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Historical Area
  • 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 Dimensions: 147x226x181x236
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 37897.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12476.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Carrboro

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Duncan Richard D and Duncan Stephanie E
Bought by
Jester Myra K and Jester Jon K
Seller's Agent
Sara Barfield
RE/MAX United
Buyer's Agent
Beth Louden
Leland Little Properties, LLC
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.05%
Current Estimated Value
$1,703,788

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,788
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,052,562
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$700,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2007
Sold by
Foster Jonathan F and Foster Susan C
Bought by
Duncan Richard D and Duncan Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jester Myra K $1,440,000 None Available
Duncan Richard D $725,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jester Myra K $279,500
Open Jester Myra K $1,140,000
Previous Owner Duncan Richard D $740,000
Previous Owner Duncan Richard $380,000
Previous Owner Duncan Richard D $445,000
Previous Owner Richard Richard D $417,000
Previous Owner Richard Richard D $348,000
Previous Owner Duncan Richard D $145,000
Previous Owner Duncan Richard D $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $1,440,000 -- --
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Sold $1,440,000 +1.1% $413 / Sq Ft
05/02/2021 05/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $409 / 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 $12,853 $758,700 $330,000 $428,700
2023 $12,496 $758,700 $330,000 $428,700
2022 $11,972 $758,700 $330,000 $428,700
2021 $11,816 $758,700 $330,000 $428,700
2020 $12,476 $753,500 $316,000 $437,500
2018 $12,200 $753,500 $316,000 $437,500
2017 $12,872 $753,500 $316,000 $437,500
2016 $12,872 $784,551 $338,023 $446,528
2015 $12,872 $784,551 $338,023 $446,528
2014 $12,825 $784,551 $338,023 $446,528
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Barfield

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sara Barfield

    RE/MAX United

    (919) 357-1223

    2 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Beth Louden

    Leland Little Properties, LLC

    (919) 619-0973

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2380733

Doorify MLS

APN: 9788238101

North Carolina Orange County Chapel Hill 27514 West Chapel Hill Historic District

700 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC

This home is located at 700 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 since 29 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,748,260, approximately $501 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 700 S Columbia St is a home located in Orange County with nearby schools including Smith Middle School, East Chapel Hill High School, and St. Thomas More Catholic School.

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