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3beds 4baths 3,460sq ft 0.83acres

1126 Sourwood Drive · Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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$40K List Price Reduction!! Minutes from the UNC, NC Botanical Gardens and Morgan Creek this special Chapel Hill property offers a peaceful .83-acre setting with mature landscaping, thoughtful outdoor spaces and a flexible floor plan. The home lives much like a ranch on the main level, with two bedrooms and two full baths on the main, while the entire lower level provides exceptional flexibility, including a kitchenette (no stove), studio/office or 4th bedroom, sunroom, spacious 3rd bedroom with attached full bath, separate living area, additional 4th full bath and abundant storage. With two separate exterior access points, this level can easily accommodate guests, extended living, hobbies, a home office or a variety of other uses. The downstairs sunroom brings in beautiful natural light and offers views of the maturely landscaped grounds. The spacious living room upstairs spans the depth of the home from front to back, with a beautiful bay window and distinct areas for both living and sitting. It opens directly to the screened porch overlooking the backyard, with additional access to the porch from the second bedroom. The porch and surrounding grounds create a wonderful connection to the outdoors and offer multiple peaceful places to enjoy the property. Details including beautiful hardwood floors, fresh interior paint and the home's distinctive character add to its appeal. Outside, the two-car carport is connected to a structure with three enclosed storage areas, providing plenty of useful space for storage, hobbies or other needs. Set in a convenient Chapel Hill location, this is a property with character, space and a truly flexible floor plan—offering both privacy and easy access to some of Chapel Hill's most desirable amenities.

Features & Amenities

Living Area3,460 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms3
Baths4
HeatingGas Pack, Heat Pump
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Heat Pump
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Tile
FireplaceLiving Room
AppliancesBuilt-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior FeaturesApartment/Suite, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, See Remarks
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, See Remarks
Virtual TourOpen Virtual Tour
Exterior FeaturesRain Gutters, Storage
StyleContemporary, Modern, Traditional, Transitional
Year Built1957
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationBlock, Brick/Mortar
ParkingAdditional Parking, Attached Carport, Carport, Covered, Detached
StatusActive
Lot Size0.83 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Secluded
SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
CountyOrange
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedOct 8, 2026
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOANo
ElementaryChapel Hill Carrboro - Northside Elementary School Elementary School
MiddleChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School Middle School
HighChapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School High School
Presented By: Dwell Raleigh Real Estate; kristina@dwellraleigh.com

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Oct 8, 2026 Price Reduced $920,000 → $880,000 ▾ $40,000 (4.3%)

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