$880,000

1126 Sourwood Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

3 beds |
4 baths |
3,460 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
0.83acre lot
—— car garage
$254/sqft
Listed 10 days ago

Property Description

$40K List Price Reduction!! Minutes from the UNC, NC Botanical Gardens and Morgan Creek this special Chapel Hill property offers a peaceful .83-acre setting with mature landscaping, thoughtful outdoor spaces and a flexible floor plan. The home lives much like a ranch on the main level, with two bedrooms and two full baths on the main, while the entire lower level provides exceptional flexibility, including a kitchenette (no stove), studio/office or 4th bedroom, sunroom, spacious 3rd bedroom with attached full bath, separate living area, additional 4th full bath and abundant storage. With two separate exterior access points, this level can easily accommodate guests, extended living, hobbies, a home office or a variety of other uses. The downstairs sunroom brings in beautiful natural light and offers views of the maturely landscaped grounds. The spacious living room upstairs spans the depth of the home from front to back, with a beautiful bay window and distinct areas for both living and sitting. It opens directly to the screened porch overlooking the backyard, with additional access to the porch from the second bedroom. The porch and surrounding grounds create a wonderful connection to the outdoors and offer multiple peaceful places to enjoy the property. Details including beautiful hardwood floors, fresh interior paint and the home's distinctive character add to its appeal. Outside, the two-car carport is connected to a structure with three enclosed storage areas, providing plenty of useful space for storage, hobbies or other needs. Set in a convenient Chapel Hill location, this is a property with character, space and a truly flexible floor plan—offering both privacy and easy access to some of Chapel Hill's most desirable amenities.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:: September 22, 2026 at 7:39AM
Listing Office:: Dwell Raleigh Real Estate : 919-696-9622
Listing Agent:: Kristina Nieshalla : 919-696-9622
MLS ID:: 10192389

General: Ceiling Fan(s)ChandelierDouble VanityEat-in KitchenGranite CountersIn-Law FloorplanSee RemarksStorageTrack LightingWalk-In Closet(s)Apartment/SuiteBathtub/Shower CombinationWalk-In ShowerSmooth Ceilings
Appliances: Built-In Electric OvenDishwasherGas CooktopRefrigeratorRange HoodWasher/Dryer
Laundry: Laundry ClosetElectric Dryer HookupMain LevelSee RemarksWasher Hookup
Basement: ApartmentDaylightExterior EntryFinishedFullInterior EntryStorage SpaceWalk-Out AccessWalk-In Crawl SpaceHeated
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)DualHeat Pump
Heating: Heat PumpGas Pack
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Rain GuttersStorage
Style: ContemporaryModernTraditionalTransitional
Other Structures: Front PorchRear PorchScreenedSee RemarksCovered
Parking: Attached CarportAdditional ParkingCarportCoveredDetached

Roofing: Shingle
General: BrickWood Siding2BlockBrick/Mortar

Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
County: Orange

Zoning: R-112 Bl B William L Hunt P4/2359788806234
Fencing: Chain LinkFenced

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Doorify MLS

This listing courtesy of Kristina Nieshalla , Dwell Raleigh Real Estate

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