#10088588, Wendy Thompson, Listing office: Just Be Home Realty
$970,000 List price
301 Cates Farm Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27516
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,255 sqft
$298 / sqft
House
Property details
About 301 Cates Farm Rd
Peaceful retreat in the heart of Carrboro! Come visit this UPDATED gem nestled in the trees and within the WALK ZONE for the elementary and middle schools! This home has been meticulously maintained and has received many updates over the years (see Features and Updates Sheet for complete details). As you enter, you'll notice the site finished hardwood flooring through most of the main level, as well as nearly all new windows. Delight in the chef's kitchen with a gas Wolf range, upgraded hood, Bosch dishwasher, large center island and more! The kitchen overlooks the spacious breakfast room and the family room beyond with its vaulted ceiling and fireplace with gas hook-up. Also on the main level, find a beautiful dining room, a wet bar, a wide welcoming foyer, a pretty powder room, a laundry room, and one of two amazing primary suites! The main level primary bedroom with plentiful windows leads to a luxurious spa-like bathroom with a curbless shower, heated floors, quartz countertops, and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Upstairs, find 4 additional bedrooms, one being a second primary suite - complete with a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and another spa-like bathroom featuring heated floors, heated towel rod, double sinks, Carrara marble countertops - gorgeous! The other 3 bedrooms on this level are generously sized, the hall bathroom offers a granite countertop with two sinks, and don't miss the huge bonus room ready for playtime, movies, workouts and more! Outside, relax on the dreamy screened porch with its solar shades, vaulted ceiling, and ceiling fan. Step out onto the sunny deck and gaze out over your private forest! The back is fenced in and offers low maintenance living! In front, note the custom designed front porch, the stone walkway, and the beautiful mature landscaping! An irrigation system waters the beds near the street, while a drip system on a timer waters the plants near the house. This home easily accommodates generational living, an in-home au pair, or live-in care! Welcome to a great floor plan with updates galore, a private back yard with town-owned land to the right, and a fabulous location just a stroll away from the schools and a quick drive to the shops and restaurants of Carrboro!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size3,255 sqft
Year built1995
ParkingDriveway, Garage
MLS #10113007
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Driveway, Garage
- Exterior: Back Fence, Porch Front, Porch, Screened Porch, Fence, Garden
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $970,000
- Price/SqFt: $298
- HOA Amount: $198 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,470
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Garden, Gentle Sloping, Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Native Plants
- Directions: From Hillsborough Rd in Carrboro, go north on Cates Farm Rd. House will be on the left
- Year Built: 1995
- Living Area: 3,255 SqFt
- MLS Number: 10113007
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
- Office Phone: (919) 942-4149
- Listing Agent: Denise P Kennihan, Jay Kennihan
Copyright © 2025 Doorify MLS of North Carolina. All rights reserved. Listings marked with a Doorify MLS icon are provided courtesy of the Doorify MLS, of North Carolina, Internet Data Exchange Database. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. The listing broker shall not be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use.
Properties subject to prior sale, change, withdrawal or rental. Closed (sold) listings may have been listed and/or sold by a real estate firm other than the firm(s) featured on this website. Closed data is not available until the sale of the property is recorded in the MLS. Home sale data is not an appraisal, CMA, competitive or comparative market analysis, or home valuation of any property.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 8/1/2025, 5:10:38 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Price information
Property sales
We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $564,100 | $9,470 |
| 2022 | $564,100 | $9,362 |
| 2021 | $564,100 | $9,292 |
| 2019 | $532,500 | $8,315 |
| 2018 | $485,200 | $8,196 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
McDougle Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•890 Old Fayetteville Rd
7
Seawell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•9115 Seawell School Rd
4
Carrboro Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•400 Shelton St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $142,500. Most Chapel Hill, NC residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, with kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
52%
100k-200k
21%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
11%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
52%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
16%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
#10094177, Heidi Grable, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
#10079456, Heidi Grable, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
2 days on RocketTour
#10112889, Wendy Tanson, Listing office: Nest Realty of the Triangle
#10102878, Alma D Gaudette, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
#10095383, Claire Pope, Listing office: Hodge&KittrellSothebysIntlRlty
#10067374, Dickie Andrews, Listing office: Andrews & Associates Realty
#10085195, Bethany Jackson, Listing office: Keller Williams Pinehurst
#10104260, Adam McCormick, Debbie McCormick, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Frequently asked questions
About 301 Cates Farm Rd
The listing price of 301 Cates Farm Rd property is $970,000.
The property 301 Cates Farm Rd is a house located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516.
Active Listing: 301 Cates Farm Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 301 Cates Farm Rd are: McDougle Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Seawell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Carrboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), C&L McDougle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Guy B. Phillips Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Chapel Hill High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Phoenix Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carrboro High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $9,470 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 301 Cates Farm Rd has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 301 Cates Farm Rd is 3,255 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 301 Cates Farm Rd is 1995.
This home is located at 301 Cates Farm Rd in Chapel Hill, NC and zip code 27516 in the Cates Farm neighborhood. This 3,255 square foot home was built in 1995. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $970,000.
In July 2025 more than 28 listings in Chapel Hill, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 18 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 61 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Chapel Hill, NC between June and July 2025 decreased by 8.5%. Listings spent 30 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $660,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.