Your dream home and tranquil oasis awaits! 10+ acres, within the coveted Chapel Hill/Carrboro school district. Been dreaming of a modern home with wooded vistas, or a gorgeous estate home close town? Build a home perfectly tailored to your wants and needs within this bucolic, established neighborhood. Property has cleared driveway and has been partially cleared for homesite. Gorgeous older hardwoods and pines with a quiet offshoot of Morgan Creek running through. Incredibly peaceful, at the end of a private road, and just minutes to downtown Chapel Hill! Soil + site evaluation + architect meetings reveal this property is ready for new life! Lot has active permits for well and septic. Sellers have worked with Chapel Hill based architect, Calico Studio to design a stunning modern home and workshop. Adapt this plan or create a new design to your needs. Freedom to bring your own builder/team. An extraordinary opportunity in the heart of Chapel Hill. Stop your search and build your dream!
Directions: From 54, head south on Old Fayetteville Rd and turn onto Swansea Ln (private road). The property is located at end of the cul-de-sac, on the left.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $520,000
HOA Fees:
Amount: $250
Frequency: Annually
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $3,302
Tax Year: 2020
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Jun 15, 2021
Jun 15, 2021Home Sold
$300,000
May 05, 2020
May 05, 2020Home Sold
$247,000
Mar 16, 2006
Mar 16, 2006Home Sold
$260,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$3,302
$283,100
2019
$3,302
$283,100
2018
$3,253
$283,100
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
7
/10
McDougle Elementary School
890 Old Fayetteville Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
6
/10
Carrboro Elementary School
400 Shelton St
Distance between this listing and this school1.44 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Seawell Elementary School
9115 Seawell School Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.05 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
7
/10
C&L McDougle Middle School
900 Old Fayetteville Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.74 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Smith Middle School
9201 Seawell School Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.22 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Culbreth Middle School
225 Culbreth Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.85 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Carrboro High School
201 Rock Haven Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.13 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Phoenix Academy High School
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.27 miles
Public District Grades 8-12
8
/10
Chapel Hill High School
9217 Seawell School Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.34 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $76,835. Typical income of Chapel Hill, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 197 Swansea Ln
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 197 Swansea Ln property is $520,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 197 Swansea Ln is land located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 197 Swansea Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,302 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on June 15, 2021 for $300,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 197 Swansea Ln in Chapel Hill, NC and zip code 27516 in the Morgan Glen neighborhood. This home sits on a 10.08 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $520,000.
In October 2024 more than 21 listings in Chapel Hill, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 14 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 42 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Chapel Hill, NC increased by 4.6% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $679,296.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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