242 Hales Wood RoadChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Find an easy-to-read of the many notable features for this home in the Features List in MLS docs. Rare opportunity to live in the Chapelwood 55+ community. Interior: • Bright & Fresh Look with new interior painting (quality Sherwin Williams paint) plus new quality Shaw Flooring carpet w/ upgraded 8# pad. • All brick ranch for one-level living (plus bonus). No steps for entry. • Open floor plan, 10' ceilings, wide signature moldings with eucalyptus hardwoods in the main living area, carpet in the bedrooms & bonus. • Granite kitchen countertops. • Primary suite on the main level boasts a bath with tile floors, stand up shower, dual vanity and sizable walk-in closet. • Bonus room upstairs has closet plus... o Walk-in attic for easy-access additional storage. o 14-16'' deep blown-in insulation. • Nice two-panel interior and six-panel doors. • High-end Cree LED bulbs in recessed fixtures per owner. • Energy Star Rated & Green Certified per builder's Features & Energy Star Inspection sheet documents- find in MLS docs. • Covered front porch and back porch, the latter which features a premium retractable screen to instantly convert to a screened porch when desired. • 2-car garage has a built-in worktable and a little extra room for storage • Zoned HVAC features... o Whole house filter- has been replaced annually by owner. o Updated exterior unit with improved efficiency (SEER) rating. o Damper motors replaced • Alarm-Man security system equipment on site -- ~$150 / year for service per owner. • Fireplace (gas logs) - enable switch exists for use if a blower is installed in the future. • Google Fiber & AT&T Fiber are available. Exterior & Yard: • Private premium lot. No neighbor to the right & deep wooded area in back. • Lower-maintenance with all brick exterior plus vinyl &/or aluminum trim • Installed gutter guards keep gutters functioning well. • HOA dues include weekly mowing, landscaping, mulch, blow & trim & snow removal, blowing of front porch and rear patio. • Onsite irrigation system (currently disconnected), compost bin, rain barrel and bird houses-- all convey. • Blueberry bushes on South side of lot & planted Rose-of-Sharon. • Compost bin and bird houses out back are not on this lot but do convey. Chapelwood 55+ Community & Beyond: • HOA dues include amenities from Downing Creek across the street - pool, pickleball, tennis, playground and walking trails. • Community Gazebo at the end of Hales Wood is where residents frequently host gatherings, bringing the community together. • The residents continually tout the quality of their community. • Nearby Healthcare: UNC Wellness. Meadowmont has Duke Primary & UNC Primary. • The Friday Conference Center at UNC is a mere ~ ½ mile away... o from there take free bus to anywhere in Chapel Hill to experience all that the city has to offer (as exclaimed by owner & neighbors) o Opportunity at Friday Center for lifelong learning & various events • City of Durham confirmed responsibility for maintaining Hales Wood Rd. • HOA Transfer Fee is $150 per Charleston Management. Please see private remarks for more information. See MLS document set for HOA info, floor plan, plot plan & a whole lot more.
| 3 weeks ago | Price changed to $719,500 | |
| 3 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| a month ago | Status changed to Active | |
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