$499,000

My Home Life IQ Score: 88Score Details

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!

Property Details

Baths

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  • Full: 2
    Half: 0
    Total: 2

Beds

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  • 3

County

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  • Orange

Days on Market

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  • 1

List Price

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  • 499000

Lot Size

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  • Acres: 0.19
    Sqft: 8276

Property Type

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  • Single Family Residence

Size

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  • 1707

Style

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  • Cottage

Subdivision

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  • Westwood

Year Built

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  • 1940

Heat Type

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  • Forced Air
    Natural Gas

Water Heat Type

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  • Dishwasher
    Dryer
    Electric Range
    Refrigerator
    Washer

HOA Fees

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Building Design

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  • Cottage

A/C Type

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  • Central Air

Number of Acres

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  • 0.19

Heating Type

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  • Forced Air
    Natural Gas

Community

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  • Westwood

Parking Type

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Roof Type

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  • Shingle

Home Type

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  • Site Built

Exterior Name

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  • Attic\/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
    Brick Veneer
    Wood Siding

Listing Agent

Erin Daniel | Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham | 919-260-0700