401 Laurel Hill Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,862 sqft

Property Description

Prime Development Opportunity: 2.42 Acres in the Heart of Chapel Hill. Secure a once-in-a-generation canvas in one of Chapel Hill's most storied enclaves, Rocky Ridge Farm. Spanning 2.42 pristine acres, this expansive lot offers the rare scale and seclusion required for a landmark custom estate, all within walking distance of the UNC campus. *Unrivaled Acreage: Over 300 linear feet of frontage on Laurel Hill Road, characterized by a majestic canopy of stately oaks, hickories, and established evergreens creates a peaceful setting and habitat for deer, owls, foxes, hawks, and a variety of songbirds. .*A Natural Sanctuary: The property offers a level of privacy seldom found in the campus core, bordering the 67-acre UNC Outdoor Education Center with its extensive trail network of hiking and running trails, mountain bike paths, an 18 hole disc golf course, and tennis and volleyball courts. *University Atmosphere: It's an absolute delight to sit outside and listen to the quarter-hour chimes from the Bell Tower, the sounds of the Marching Tar Heels practicing and the eruption of sound from the football and baseball games. *Development Potential -Build-to-Suit Canvas: Whether you choose to renovate and add on to the historic 1939 Dr. Harold W. Brown house or redevelop the site entirely, the lot size easily accommodates a significant architectural expansion, a modern luxury estate, or a multi-structure compound. *Existing Infrastructure: The grounds currently feature a concrete pool and terraced gardens, providing a mature landscape foundation for new construction. *Historical Prestige: Located in Rocky Ridge Farm, one of the nation's first planned subdivisions designed by Dr. W.C. Coker, this is an opportunity to own a piece of North Carolina history while defining its future. Rarely does a contiguous 2.4-acre parcel become available in this location. Bring your architect and your vision to Chapel Hill's most significant residential opening. Whether you choose to restore the historic 1939 residence or start fresh with a modern architectural masterpiece, this is the ultimate canvas for a legacy home.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

April 1, 2026 at 5:21PM

Listing Office:

Local Market Realty, LLC : 919-442-8619

Listing Agent:

Michele Burris : 919-619-1870

MLS ID:

10154602

Interior

• General: AtticBookcasesBidetCeiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh Speed InternetSmooth CeilingsStorageWalk-In Shower
• Appliances: Built-In Electric OvenDryerGas CooktopIce MakerWasher
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: Interior EntryConcreteUnfinishedWalk-Out AccessCrawl Space
• Flooring: HardwoodTile
• A/C: Central AirElectric
• Heating: Forced AirGas
• Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Rain GuttersGarden
• Style: CottageColonial
• Other Structures: EnclosedGlass EnclosedPatio
• Pool: In GroundOutdoor PoolPrivate
• Parking: DrivewayPaved

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Brick2BlockBrick/MortarCombinationCrawlspace

Location

• Originating MLS: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: E/S Laurel Hill Rd9788848122
• View: GardenPoolTrees/WoodsView

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: AMLSNC_TRIANGLE