503 Pine Bluff Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,707 sqft

Property Description

The location is ideal. You get to shape what comes next! In a neighborhood where renovated homes command significant premiums, this is a chance to step into Westwood at an accessible entry point and shape the next version of a 1940's classic. This cottage resides in one of Chapel Hill's most established in-town neighborhoods, where architectural styles mix easily and mature hardwoods frame the streets. Long-time homeowners, graduate students, visiting professors, and undergrads provide the interesting blend Westwood has always had, and it works! From here, UNC and ''Up Town'' are minutes away. Restaurants, coffee, boutiques, it's a walk, a bike ride, or quick drive away. Three bedrooms (one additional on lower level) two baths, and a family room anchored by a cozy fireplace establish a practical, well-proportioned living level on the main floor. While distinct from the dining room, the kitchen is adjacent creating natural connectivity while maintaining definition. And off the kitchen is an expansive elevated deck that offers additional space to entertain or simply enjoy some time in the sun. For a buyer with vision and investment, the lower level, with a bedroom, flex room, and its own entrance opens up real opportunities for a separate rental apartment, an in-law suite, or private workspace (subject to approvals). It's a property where thoughtful updates could meaningfully elevate both livability and long-term value. The neighborhood has long appealed to both established residents and students alike, positioning this home as either a lifestyle purchase or a strategic investment - with room for its next owner to shape what comes next!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 25, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 28, 2026 at 5:07PM

Listing Office:

Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham : 919-999-8482

Listing Agent:

Erin Daniel : 919-260-0700

MLS ID:

10155140

Interior

• General: Bathtub OnlyBathtub/Shower CombinationWalk-In Shower
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: DaylightExterior EntryHeated
• Flooring: Ceramic TileHardwoodVinyl
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
• Disability Feature: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Exterior

• Style: Cottage
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: Parking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) InsulatedBrick VeneerWood SidingTwoCombination

Location

• Road/Access: Private Road
• Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: 9788117252
• View: View

Utilities

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

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS