Perfect on Purefoy! Adorable bungalow within walking distance of UNC. 1950's classic charm and character with all the modern improvements. One-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Living room with gorgeous hardwoods, original shiplap paneling, vaulted ceiling with skylight and gas log fireplace. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances. New primary suite addition with vaulted ceiling and walls of windows. Light-filled and spacious. Awesome new bath with quartz counter top, double sinks, subway tile tub/shower surround. French doors lead to Trex deck that spans the entire back of the house. 2 additional bedrooms and secondary bath with walk-in shower. Private and peaceful! Pella windows, energy efficient spray foam in attic, metal roof and fiber cement exterior. Fully fenced yard with fire pit and plenty of room to garden and play. Minutes to UNC Hospital, Kenan Business School, Gillings Public Health and Merritt's for a BLT!
Sold for $601,000
$601,000
126 Purefoy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3beds
1,543sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
0.25 Acres Lot
$621,800 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$2,559 Estimated rent
Home value
$621,800
$591,000 - $653,000
$2,559/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 10:28pm
Listed by:
Michele Burris 919-619-1870,
Local Market Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Julia Tucker, 113467
Long & Foster Real Estate INC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 2511705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Bathtub/Shower Combination, Granite Counters, Living/Dining Room Combination, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,543
- Total interior livable area: 1,543 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,543
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Washer/Dryer, Level Flooring
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 76 x 150 x 76 x 150
- Features: Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 9788411397
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2023 | Sold | $601,000+1%$390/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #2511705 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Contingent | $595,000$386/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2511705 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $595,000+101.7%$386/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2511705 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2017 | Sold | $295,000$191/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2119977 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2017 | Pending sale | $295,000$191/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Winning Edge #2119977 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,260 +27.2% | $544,300 +64.6% |
| 2024 | $5,709 +2.8% | $330,700 |
| 2023 | $5,556 +4.3% | $330,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27514
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mary Scroggs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Grey Culbreth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Mary Scroggs
- Middle: CH/Carrboro - Grey Culbreth
- High: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$621,800
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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27514
- 126 Purefoy Rd