Rare opportunity for lakefront living in the heart of Chapel Hill! Lovely home with 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and lots of extra space to adapt to family needs over time. Architecturally interesting and well designed, the spacious living room has a vaulted ceiling and large sliding doors that bring light and nature inside. A woodburning stove keeps the house extra cozy in the winter, and built in shelving is ready for your treasures. Doors lead to an expansive deck with pergola that overlooks Lake Ellen and a pathway to the lake. Beautiful kitchen designed for ease of use and connection to the outdoors. Adjacent large pantry and laundry closet with storage. Main level has beautiful hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms and skylights. Primary bedroom has a generous walk-in closet and ceiling fan. Lower level has a fantastic family room, smaller office, or 4th bedroom, and tons of storage space. So many possibilities as game room, playroom, studio, gym, or office! Two easily accessible storage areas under the house and enough wood to get you through a couple of winters! .51 acre landscaped property with plenty of room for gardening, sports, and play. Planted extensively with perennials to delight you with the changing seasons. Enjoy sunset from the lakeside deck or while kayaking. Abundant wildlife, birds and fish! Plus Chapel Hill Schools!
Sold for $787,000
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$787,000
228 Indian Trail Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4beds
2,499sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1975
0.51 Acres Lot
$864,200 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$3,030 Estimated rent
Home value
$864,200
$804,000 - $933,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:17am
Listed by:
Catherine Hunter 919-619-8011,
Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Candy Owens, 220914
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10023452
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Solar Tube(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Finished, Heated, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,498
- Total interior livable area: 2,498 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,730
- Finished area below ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Ellen
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 9789494782
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Fishing, Lake
Location
- Region: Chapel Hill
- Subdivision: North Forest Hills
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $80 annually
- Services included: Special Assessments
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2024 | Sold | $787,000+1.5%$315/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10023452 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2024 | Pending sale | $775,000$310/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10023452 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $775,000$310/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10023452 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,381 +31.6% | $706,100 +70.4% |
| 2024 | $7,126 +2.8% | $414,300 |
| 2023 | $6,933 +3.7% | $414,300 -0.6% |
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Neighborhood: North Forest Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Elizabeth Seawell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10R D And Euzelle Smith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10East Chapel Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CH/Carrboro - Seawell
- Middle: CH/Carrboro - Smith
- 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
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- North Carolina
- Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- 27514
- North Forest Hills
- 228 Indian Trail Rd