242 Hales Wood Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,328 sqft

Property Description

Rare opportunity to live in the Chapelwood 55+ community. Brick ranch w/bonus upstairs on a private premium lot with no neighbor to the right and a deep wooded area in back. Open floor plan, 10' ceilings, wide signature moldings with Eucalyptus hardwoods in the main living area, carpet in the bedrooms. Bonus room upstairs with closet. Granite counters in the kitchen. Primary suite downstairs has tile bath floors, stand up shower, & dual vanity in the bath. Covered front porch and back porch, the latter which features a premium retractable screen to instantly convert to a screened porch when needed. 2-car garage has a built-in worktable and a little extra room for storage. Zoned HVAC & whole house filter. Convenient walk-in attic offers additional storage; the blown-in insulation is 14-16'' deep. Yard maintenance included, irrigation system is present, compost bin, rain barrel and bird houses (see private remarks) convey. Blueberry bushes on the South side of the lot and there are Rose of Sharon planted as well. Google Fiber & AT&T fiber are available. HOA dues include amenities from Downing Creek across the street - pool, pickleball, tennis, playground, and walking trails. Community gazebo at the end of the street is where residents frequently host gatherings, bringing the community together. Nearby: UNC Wellness & Meadowmont with Duke Primary & UNC Primary. Chapelwood shuttle available to Friday Conference Center located ~ 1/2 mile away. Take free bus from Friday Center to anywhere in Chapel Hill to experience all that the city has to offer. Please see private remarks for more information.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 9, 2026 at 5:18AM

Listing Office:

Northside Realty Inc. : 919-784-0101

Listing Agent:

Tip Iuliucci : 910-527-0948

MLS ID:

10165268

Interior

• General: AtticBedroom on Main LevelCeiling Fan(s)Granite CountersHigh Speed InternetKitchen/Dining ComboPrimary DownstairsWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: DryerDishwasherElectric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Laundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirGas

Exterior

• General: Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
• Style: Ranch
• Other Structures: See RemarksCoveredOther
• Pool: Community
• Parking: AttachedDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarage

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Brick Veneer1Slab

Location

• Road/Access: See Remarks
• HOA Amenities: Monthly
• Originating MLS: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE
• County: Durham

Lot

• Zoning: Chapelwood/Ph:02/Lt#60 Pl:000185-000183211844
• Fencing: None

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE