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2beds 2baths 1,355sq ft 0.97acres

1753 Old Lystra Road · Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Bring your builder and dream big. Now offered with the adjoining approximately 0.48-acre parcel, this unique Old Lystra Road opportunity comprises nearly one acre across two existing lots in a coveted Orange County location, convenient to downtown Chapel Hill and within the Chapel Hill School District. Held by the same family for generations, the property offers a collection of existing structures on a spacious, near 1-acre of land. The main parcel features an original 1950s home in need of full renovation, along with a detached one-bedroom cottage to the rear that was rented many years ago and also requires renovation. Both are served by private well and septic. The adjoining 0.48-acre parcel, identified as Unit RR in tax records, is now included in the offering. It features a site-built structure that has been used for storage only and is not connected to utilities. Both parcels are zoned RLD-1 within the joint city/county planning jurisdiction. Buyers can explore retaining the properties as two separate parcels or combining them, subject to applicable governmental approvals and requirements. The seller is a co-owner and has not lived in the main home since childhood and therefore cannot speak to the current condition of the home, structures, well or septic systems. The property and structures require substantial rehabilitation and are being sold as-is. Bring your contractor, your architect, your imagination and your offer. This is an opportunity for someone ready to see beyond what is here today and envision what could come next. Viewings strictly by appointment only.

Features & Amenities

Living Area1,355 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms2
Baths2
CoolingGas Pack, Other
FlooringLaminate
FireplaceNo
StyleCraftsman
Year Built1952
ConstructionSee Remarks
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FoundationCrawlspace
StatusActive
Lot Size0.97 Acres
Lot FeaturesSee Remarks
SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
CountyOrange
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedSep 25, 2026
SewerSeptic Tank, Unknown, Unknown2
Water SourceWell
HOANo
ElementaryChapel Hill Carrboro - Mary Scroggs Elementary School Elementary School
MiddleChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School Middle School
HighChapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro High School High School
Presented By: Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham; brett.bushnell@compass.com

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Sep 25, 2026 Price Reduced $350,000 → $275,000 ▾ $75,000 (21.4%)

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