242 Hales Wood Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,328 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to low-maintenance living in an intimate 55+ Chapel Hill-Durham County community of just 69 all-brick homes. Designed for easy one-level living, this inviting home features zero-entry access throughout the main level, including entry from the garage, and three main-level bedrooms. A spacious upstairs bonus room provides flexible space for guests, hobbies, or a private retreat. Fresh interior paint and new carpeting enhance the home's move-in-ready appeal. The porch features a retractable Phantom screen for flexible open-air or screened enjoyment. Community amenities include a walking trail, while HOA dues cover lawn care and select landscape maintenance. Residents may also enjoy Downing Creek amenities through an agreement that must be renewed periodically, including a swimming pool, ponds, tennis courts, and playground. Conveniently located near I-40, UNC, Duke, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Over 55 neighborhood. House is easy to show.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 28, 2026

Data Last Updated:

November 12, 2026 at 4:39AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Elite Realty : 984-244-5830

Listing Agent:

Amy Pomerantz : 919-599-5990

MLS ID:

10200637

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fan(s)Granite CountersHigh CeilingsPantryRecessed LightingWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DryerDisposalDishwasherElectric CooktopExhaust FanElectric OvenElectric Water HeaterOvenPlumbed For Ice MakerRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry RoomMain Level
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Gas LogFireplaceFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: Accessible EntranceAccessible Full BathAccessible Kitchen AppliancesCentral Living Area

Exterior

• General: Private YardRain Barrel/Cistern(s)Rain Gutters
• Style: Ranch
• Other Structures: Rear PorchScreenedSee RemarksCovered
• Parking: AttachedDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageGarage Door Opener

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Double Pane WindowsInsulated WindowsScreens
• General: Brick VeneerShake Siding1Slab

Location

• HOA Amenities: LandscapingMaintenance GroundsManagementTrail(s)InsuranceMaintenance Grounds180.0Monthly
• Golf: ParkPlaygroundPoolSidewalksTennis Court(s)
• Originating MLS: Doorify MLS
• County: Durham

Lot

• Zoning: PDRChapelwood/Ph:02/Lt#60 Pl:000185-000183211844

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas AvailableNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedUnderground Utilities
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Doorify MLS