$625,000

1008 Dawes Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,853 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1932
0.36acre lot
—— car garage
$337/sqft
Listed 11 days ago

Property Description

Tucked away in the woods and set back from the street, this enchanting Westwood cottage offers rare privacy just moments from the heart of Chapel Hill. Within walking distance to downtown CH and the UNC campus, this recently remodeled home perfectly balances timeless charm with modern updates.Warm and welcoming, the interior showcases stunning original heart pine and red oak floors, abundant natural light, and a layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The transformed kitchen is a true highlight, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a classic subway tile backsplash.A cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect gathering space, while thoughtfully preserved original details throughout the home add character and authenticity you simply can't replicate.Step outside to a beautifully executed, private landscape complete with stone walls, a tranquil water feature, stone patios, and a spacious screened porch -- ideal for morning coffee, evening entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting.Charming, private, and walkable to everything Chapel Hill has to offer, this special cottage is truly a rare find.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: March 3, 2026 at 7:20AM
Listing Office:: Nest Realty of the Triangle : 919-948-6378
Listing Agent:: Dave Brion : 919-525-5538
MLS ID:: 10147861

General: Bedroom on Main LevelCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingDouble VanityEat-in KitchenGranite CountersKitchen IslandPrimary DownstairsRecessed LightingTub Shower
Laundry: Laundry ClosetIn HallMain Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: HardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirFireplace(s)Wood
Fireplace: Fireplace

General: Private YardGarden
Style: Cottage
Other Structures: PorchRear PorchDeckPatioSide Porch
Parking: DrivewayOff StreetParking PadShared Driveway

Roofing: Shingle
General: Lap SidingWood Siding2Concrete PerimeterStone

Originating MLS: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE
County: Orange

Zoning: W/O Dawes St9788117124
View: Trees/WoodsView

Water: Community/Coop
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE

This listing courtesy of Dave Brion , Nest Realty of the Triangle

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Location

Schools Nearby

Fpg Elementary School

101 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Grades PK-5

0.66 miles away

Culbreth Middle School

225 Culbreth Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Grades 6-8

0.57 miles away

Phoenix Academy High School

750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Grades 8-12

0.61 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.