2304 Nelson Highway

Chapel Hill, NC
$ 389,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,288
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Looking for the ideal affordable and accessible location that's close to UNC, restaurants, and shopping? This home is for you! Just 3.7 miles and 7 minutes from UNC, this is the perfect home for students, residents, professors, or anyone working or studying at UNC. Blue Devil? No problem. You're only 8.8 miles and 14 minutes to Duke too! Not only that, but you can walk to Nantucket Grill, Gold's Gym, Starbucks and more, and you're also only minutes from Meadowmont's shopping and restaurants. The home itself is a charming 3 bedroom 2 bath, with beautifully refinished original solid hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, and a pantry with a barn door. There are thoughtful improvements that go well beyond cosmetics: a 2021 roof, 2026 HVAC and deck, and an encapsulated crawlspace. Outside, a large, level yard provides something increasingly hard to find: usable space for play, gardening, entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors. Set back and below HWY 54, this home is quiet, private, and peaceful. Come check it out for yourself, or as an ideal rental property.

Active

  • Price
  • $ 389,000
  • City
  • Chapel Hill
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Durham
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.46 Acres
  • Zip
  • 27517
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,288
  • Year Built
  • 1965
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 10192833
Listed By: Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham;
Data Source: Triangle MLS (TMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Roof Shingle
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1965
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Durham
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name Not in a Subdivision
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 1
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From I-40, take Exit 273A toward NC-54 W/Chapel Hill. Continue on NC-54 W and take the exit toward Barbee Chapel Road. Turn left onto Barbee Chapel Road, then turn right onto Nelson Highway. Continue to 2304 Nelson Highway. Home will be on the appropriate side of the road.
High School Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
City Chapel Hill
Senior Community Y/N false
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 20037.6
Elementary School Durham - Creekside Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 3282.11
Middle/Junior High School Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active

Interior Features

Flooring Hardwood
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Above Grade Finished Area 1288
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.46
Foundation Details Crawlspace
Building Area Total 1288
Lot Size Acres 0.46

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the DURHAM, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Durham - Creekside Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle Middle School
High School Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School High School

Price History

9/15/2026 Listed $389,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 27517

Price
AVG $1.16M
$390K
Year Built
AVG 2000
1965

Areas That We Cover

2304 Nelson Highway Chapel Hill, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $389000 with 1288 sqft and a lot size of 0.46 Acres Acre(s). 2304 Nelson Highway Chapel Hill has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1965. The property's zip code is 27517 which is in Chapel Hill, NC

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