$575,000

708 W Main St Carrboro, NC 27510

$6,828
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,508 sqft
0.3 acres
$381 / sqft
House

Property details

About 708 W Main St

Charming 1950's one-level cottage with wonderful gardens in great Carrboro location. This property has been the home of a garden designer for 34 years. The private, fenced, 1/3-acre lot has a variety of gardens including a white garden, a water garden, many unique flowering trees and shrubbery, thousands of bulbs, and an extensive variety of perennials. The cozy house has a bright interior with hardwood and cork flooring. Large living room with wood-burning fireplace and wall of built-ins. Dining room with built-in cabinet and French doors that open to the screened porch. Efficient galley-style kitchen also has a door to the screened porch. Three bedrooms plus a study/office. One and one-half baths. The half bath has good space for adding a shower. The large, screened porch has a vaulted ceiling. One-car garage. Pull-down attic stairs provide access to good storage space. Exterior painted March 2025. Great location is on the bus and bike routes, plus walking distance to downtown and the farmers' market.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,508 sqft
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1953
ParkingAttached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Gravel
MLS #10092668
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Cork, Hardwood
  • Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Gravel
  • Exterior: Back Fence, Fence, Porch Front, Patio, Screened Porch, Gutters
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $575,000
  • Price/SqFt: $381
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,867
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Garden, Landscaped
  • Directions: Hwy 54 or Jones Ferry Road to W. Main Street, Carrboro.
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Living Area: 1,508 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
  • MLS Number: 10092668
  • MLS Name: Doorify MLS
  • Office Name: Tony Hall & Associates
  • Office Phone: (919) 933-8500
  • Listing Agent: Tony Hall

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$344,100$5,867
2022$344,100$5,801
2021$344,100$5,758
2019$283,300$4,945
2018$283,300$4,871

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Carrboro Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

400 Shelton St

4

Northside Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

350 Caldwell Ext

5

Fpg Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.3 mi

101 Smith Level Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,302. Typical income of Carrboro, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

30%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 708 W Main St

The listing price of 708 W Main St property is $575,000.

The property 708 W Main St is a house located in Carrboro, North Carolina, 27510.

Active Listing: 708 W Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 708 W Main St are: Carrboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fpg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), C&L McDougle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Smith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Culbreth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phoenix Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carrboro High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Chapel Hill High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,867 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 708 W Main St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 708 W Main St is 1,508 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 708 W Main St is 1953.

This home is located at 708 W Main St in Carrboro, NC and zip code 27510 in the Hillsborough Road neighborhood. This 1,508 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $575,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Carrboro, NC there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Carrboro, NC there were 20% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $593,750, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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