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$925,000 Est. $6,378/mo — Get pre-qualified
4beds 4baths 2,885sq ft 0.99acres

996 Cleland Drive · Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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An amazing opportunity to live in a custom built home in The Oaks, Chapel Hill's highly sought-after country club neighborhood! Exquisitely reimagined and lovingly maintained, this Goforth contemporary offers natural light, open space, and views of trees all around it. The tone is set the moment you step into the welcoming foyer, where crab orchard stone flooring introduces the home's distinctive architecture, clean lines, and walls of windows that invite the outside in. Entertaining is effortless in the expansive family room, anchored by a cozy gas-log fireplace and custom built-ins. Just beyond, the dining room commands attention with a designer chandelier, vaulted ceilings, and dramatic windows with plentiful natural light. At the heart of the home is a beautifully renovated kitchen that is as functional as it is stylish. Boasting quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and an elite appliance package, including a KitchenAid range, Thermador microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. Perch on barstools while overlooking the chef at work or enjoy your meal at the table overlooking the expansive deck. Whether you're heading to the dedicated home office or mixing a drink at the serving bar, the layout is designed for modern living. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a luxurious private sanctuary, complete with striking vaulted ceilings and a beautifully appointed spa bath featuring an updated double vanity with quartz countertop and designer lights. Every bedroom in this home is thoughtfully designed, including two additional upstairs ensuites. A bonus room on the main level can serve as a 4th bedroom or a playroom, media room, or hobby space. In addition to the numerous interior updates, the home also has had these recent updates: exterior trim/board & batten work, exterior paint, one new water heater, new ac - all in 2024, and new roof around 2020. Outside, enjoy gracious outdoor living with a covered porch, a private back deck, a second, spacious deck overlooking the fenced backyard, and curated landscaping. Complete with a two-car porte-cochere, circular drive, and versatile lower-level unheated workshop space, this home truly has it all. Districted to acclaimed East Chapel Hill High School and located just a short walk from the Country Club, you are only minutes from UNC, Meadowmont, and downtown. Enjoy refined living in one of Chapel Hill's most coveted communities.

Features & Amenities

Living Area2,885 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms4
Baths4
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
FlooringBrick, Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Stone, Tile
FireplaceFamily Room,Gas,Gas Log
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
Interior FeaturesBar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Virtual TourOpen Virtual Tour
Exterior FeaturesFenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
StyleContemporary, Modern, Transitional
Year Built1980
ConstructionBoard & Batten Siding, Lap Siding, Wood Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationCombination, See Remarks, Crawlspace
ParkingAsphalt, Attached, Carport, Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Paved
StatusPending
Lot Size0.99 Acres
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Many Trees, Near Golf Course
SubdivisionThe Oaks
CountyOrange
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedSep 3, 2026
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
HOAYes — $50 / year
ElementaryChapel Hill Carrboro - Mel and Zora Rashkis Elementary School Elementary School
MiddleChapel Hill Carrboro - Grey Culbreth Middle School Middle School
HighChapel Hill Carrboro - East Chapel Hill High School High School
Presented By: Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.; 919.942.4149

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Sep 3, 2026 Price Reduced $972,000 → $925,000 ▾ $47,000 (4.8%)

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